As highlighted in our last blog, the increasing demand for high-speed parallel optics in data centers relies heavily on multi-fiber MTP/MPO cables for cost-effective transmission across multiple fibers. For example, 100, 200, and 400 Gigabit SR4, VR4, and DR4 applications utilize 8 fibers (4 transmitting and 4 receiving at 15, 50, or 100 Gb/s per lane), while 400 and 800 Gig S …
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Every data center project is different, and business needs are fluid and ever-changing. Sometimes an upgrade or expansion is planned well in advance, giving you ample time to effectively determine your equipment, space, power, and connectivity. Other times you may be faced with an urgent project and faster-than-average timing that leaves you scrambling and needing qu …
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                        If you’re new to the industry or just happen to work in an area of IT that doesn’t deal with the cabling infrastructure, you might be wondering exactly what a fiber patch panel is and how it’s used. In reality, a fiber pat …
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