Data centers are an astounding, fast-growing service industry. Starting from nearly zero 20 years ago, Emerson Network Power estimates today there are 510,000 data centers worldwide with global revenues around $174 billion. […]
If you work with fiber, you have likely experienced problems within a fiber link. There is a myriad of common problems, a connector that is not fully engaged, poor end-face geometry, poor […]
It’s rare that the public gets a look inside the engines powering the world’s biggest companies. The Arizona Republic took a rare tour inside Apple’s 1.3 million-square-foot data center on the corner of […]
How many edge locations it would take to provide fast service for network requests? An “edge location” is the closest place to you that runs some application you’re interested in. How many […]
Fiber-optic installation requires error-free practices. When it comes to fiber installations, some often-overlooked practices are fairly critical in maintaining a fiber run’s signal integrity. This article aims to illuminate some common failure […]
This study might be old, but it’s still relevant. In fact, it’s concerning that even today, dirty fiber connectors are the most common cause of network failures — a problem that can […]
Siemon’s growing library of standards-compliant RevIT BIM models on BIMobject® make it easier to specify and incorporate components into drawings and bid packages, while facilitating accurate design of data centers, LANs and […]
Ideal for #datacenters and designed for use in 400 Gigabit Ethernet links, the #AFLHyperscale 400GB/S Active Optical Cable boasts excellent cost efficiency, high performance and optimized space management. Available in 10Gb/s, 25Gb/s, […]
Network performance is more critical than ever before. Understanding the basics about how fiber works, the types of fiber and where to use them, will help you determine which fiber is right […]
When it comes to calculating loss budget, it’s important to know the loss limits for the given application as specified by industry standards. But if I really want to know how to […]
