To ensure consistent PoE performance, in 2003 the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) set a standard of 15.4 watts to be supplied from the power source. Today, as enterprises demand […]
Designing, implementing and managing PoE
Webinar: Narrowband IoT: Real-World Testing
Overview: Narrowband IoT (NB-IoT) can be implemented in three different operation modes: Standalone mode Guard-band mode In-band mode While NB-IoT signals may operate under any of these modes, the most common at […]
DAS and C-RAN: It’s officially a trend
At Mobile World Congress and in the weeks surrounding it, there have been multiple articles and vendor announcements focused on applying cloud and virtualized RAN concepts to distributed antenna systems (DAS) for […]
Data Center Standards and Guidelines
Learn about data center standards and guidelines to ensure availability and efficiency. Recommendations for data center cable management, pathways and spaces and environmental considerations. Read the source article at flukenetworks.com
Living Within Your Budget—The Multi-Fiber Testing Edition
Unless you’re independently wealthy, you probably live on a budget. These days, there are all sorts of tools and resources to help you keep your financial house in order. Whether you have […]
101 Series: LEDs vs. VCSELs
Since today’s high-speed fiber networks use 850-nm vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSELs) transceivers, some may be confused about why light emitting diode (LED) light sources are used for testing. Understanding the differences between […]
VIAVI Unveils Hyperscale Data Center Testing Solutions at OFC
VIAVI Solutions will showcase MAP-2100, MPO test portfolio, tailored for hyperscale data centers at OFC, The VIAVI MAP 2100 is designed specifically for the hyperscale data center environment. Read the source article […]
EXFO wins Innovation Award for Lab Testing Equipment
EXFO’s FTBx-88400NGE offers a complete lab-to-field suite of 400G testing capabilities, including FlexE, advanced transceiver support, and 400GbE. The FTBx-88400NGE can be inserted into the FTB-4 Pro for the most compact 400G […]
6 reasons why network cabling is a commodity, or not?
Lately, I hear people refer to the fact that cabling is becoming commoditized. Often, this is a negative thing. Well, I think it clearly relies on your definition of a commodity. […]
Evolved Fronthaul: CPRI 10 and eCPRI Testing on the Road to 5G
As wireless operators announce their plans for the introduction of 5G services, ecosystem players are developing and introducing a new range of capabilities to pave the way for a smooth transition from […]
