Fiber optic connectivity is the foundation of the digital era. It transmits data within hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise data centers, and it serves as the high-speed backbone of the internet, connecting our homes, businesses, cities, and countries.  The performance and reliability of fiber optic networks a …
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Data centers contain multiple switch layers to efficiently route data and optimize network performance, scalability, and utilization of resources. Access-layer switches move large volumes of data from servers to aggregation and core layer switches that consolidate and transmit data to and from other data cen …
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Since its 2003 introduction, Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology, which transmits DC power alongside Ethernet data across twisted-pair copper cabling, has experienced widespread adoption. This technology has continually progressed, exponentially increasing its power delivery to accommodate an expanding arra …
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Although fiber optic systems are the foundation that underpins all digital communications and make up the backbone of how the world connects, contamination of fiber optic connector end faces remains a primary cause of network failures.  Dust and oil on a fiber end face can block light signals, causing loss a …
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Fiber optic cables are essential for today's digital communications. With the ability to support superior transmission speeds over longer distances compared to copper cabling, fiber optic cables have become the de facto media for data center links and high-speed connections between spaces, buildings, cities, and …
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While fiber optic cabling offers superior transmission speed and distance over copper cabling, it’s also surprisingly durable. Despite being made of glass, fiber cables can last much longer than copper cables when installed correctly. However, they require careful handling and specific installation practice …
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Things can go wrong even when a fiber optic network is installed properly without exceeding loss budgets, cabling bend radius, or pull tension. Problems that creep up in an existing fiber optic network can be related to the cabling and connectivity infrastructure, such as contaminated connector end faces or …
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After a very long two years, we are finally starting to see the return of large-scale in-person events—from concerts, parades, and festivals, to sporting events and expositions. While event organizers are doing their due diligence to ensure attendee safety and reduce the risk of Covid-19 spread, it’s …
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Slow speed is the number one complaint among LAN users. It negatively impacts productivity and online experiences and can be especially problematic for real-time applications like video conferencing, data analytics, and virtual reality. Understanding potential root causes and how to troubleshoot them is the …
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