Polarity defines direction of flow, such as the direction of a magnetic field or an electrical current. In fiber optics, it defines the direction that light signals travels through an optical fiber. […]
The A-B-C’s of Fiber Polarity
Liz Goldsmith
Internet Trends Report: Not a lot of surprises
The 2018 Internet Trends Report, released by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, had some interesting observations that related to my everyday use of the Internet. Not surprising is the daily media usage […]
Webinar: Arc flash mitigation
Electrical engineers must understand the codes, standards, and design requirements when engineering for arc flash mitigation. Many factors go into mitigating the danger that electrical workers face; engineers must thoughtfully design systems […]
Ethernet Alliance PoE Certification Program
Ethernet Alliance is excited to announce the launch of the Power over Ethernet (PoE) Certification program. PoE technology enables the delivery of power to IP network devices via existing Ethernet cables, reducing […]
Smart Cities: How They’ll Make Us Healthier
The economic and social benefits of smart cities are clear, and as cities become smarter, society stands to benefit tremendously. However, smart cities have another potential benefit: they can make residents healthier. […]
AFL Introduces WDM-Enabled Rack-Mount High Density Panel
AFL is launching the CGM™ Plus high density rack-mount panel designed for Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) applications. The panel features galvannealed steel construction with a hinged tray system that extends from the […]
In Smart Buildings Rethink the Ethernet Infrastructure
This article explains two new standards driven by smart buildings which will greatly impact the way we think about structured cabling: high-power Power over Ethernet (PoE) and single-pair Ethernet. Read the source […]
Data Center 101: Data Center Types
The report, brought to you in partnership with Open Spectrum, is part of Data Center Frontier’s Data Center 101 Special Report series. is part of a group of 14 reports that cover […]
A Q&A on Fibre Channel Interoperability
Got questions about Fibre Channel (FC) interoperability? You’re not alone. At our recent FCIA webcast “Fibre Channel Interoperability” we received many great questions as our experts discussed the many dimensions of FC […]
eBay Designs Own Servers, Decentralizes Data Center Strategy
eBay shared this week details of a three-year replatforming program. Under the program, the company has designed its own custom servers and adopted a new, decentralized data center strategy. The infrastructure modernization […]
