The number of hyperscale data centers is expected to double from 2016 to 2021. In 2021, more than 50% of all IT servers worldwide are expected to be operated in hyperscale data centers. That means that while power density per rack will grow, energy efficiency also grows due to scale effects and ongoing virtualization technology.
Given the future 5G requirements in terms of latency, data volumes, and reliability, fiber optics are undoubtedly the most future-proof and ideally scalable medium for data transfer. From a technological perspective, it is clear that fiber optics and the new 5G mobile networks offer the best foundations for high transmission rates, minimum latency periods, and thus the greatest possible speed.
The value of the structured cabling market was estimated at nearly US$ 16 billion in 2018, and is forecast to record a CAGR of approximately 8% through 2028. North America remains the leading market for structured cabling; Asia-Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) is projected to be a high-growth market for structured cabling, as more providers in the region are shifting their focus toward integrating video and data capabilities to leverage one network, and tapping new markets with attractive service offerings..
A speck of dust you can’t see on an MPO connector can bring down a high-speed trunk, potentially affecting thousands of users. This video covers techniques for cleaning MPO connections using both dry and wet methods and shows how fast and easy it is to inspect them to make sure the job is done right.
Equinix has opened it’s TY11 data center in Tokyo, Japan. The $70 million first phase of TY11’s construction offers 950 cabinets and colocation space of approximately 39,800 square feet. Total capacity is expected to accommodate more than 3,500 cabinets and colocation space of more than 153,800 square feet, which would make it Equinix’s largest data center in Japan. The company also operates a pair of data centers in Osaka.
Cloud services company Connected2Fiber says it has closed a $5.3 million funding round. The Connected World, Connected2Fiber’s core SaaS platform, is designed to provide trusted, location-based insight and applications to network sellers and buyers. The platform automates manual sales and marketing processes, from plan to price, as well as delivers trusted location insight. Connected2Fiber says its customer base currently manages more than 225 million locations within The Connected World globally
As mobile devices and digital assistants continue to proliferate in all aspects of our lives, the World Health Organization is starting to urge caution, as testing is beginning to show alarming results. Non-ionizing radiofrequency radiation (NRFR) – which is emitted from cellphones, laptops, home appliances and all smart devices – may ultimately be hazardous to your health, as well as the health of your children and your employees potentially increasing cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Understanding complex cable connectivity is crucial to the overall installation and your project’s success. The top five connectivity issues that impact performance are: Use of the incorrect network interface type; selection of proper cable type; reversed polarity; mismatched connectors; and poor installation practices.
Leaf-spine topologies, Ethernet and optics research are driving the next generation of data center networking infrastructure. Stay ahead of the curve with these technologies. A demand for more effective data processing has precipitated the jump from 10G to 100G data center switch connections. Because of this, data center redesigns now include leaf-spine topologies instead of the standard three-tier network architecture.
Tripp Lite is helping customers support IT infrastructure in warehouses, factories and commercial environments with an expanded offering of industrial-grade cables and connectivity solutions for connecting Gigabit Ethernet equipment on the factory floor; carrying content to digital signage in commercial locations; powering industrial printers, cameras, sensors and controllers; transferring data from monitoring equipment to a host computer; and mounting hubs on a DIN rail for easy integration into existing set-ups.
