There has been great deal of activity in the electro-optic component and subsystem segments relating to this next generation leap forward – turns out that 100G single lambda is a super-hot topic […]
The Path to 100G Single Lambda in the Data Center
Legrand’s Susan Rochford honored as winner of 2017 Women in Sustainability Awards – Cabling Install
At the 2017 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, Legrand North and Central America’s Vice President of Sustainability, Energy Efficiency and Public Policy, Susan Rochford, was named one of the winners of the […]
Inspect Before You Connect – Episode 3: Inspecting Both Sides of a Connection
This episode addresses why IBYC is essential for BOTH sides of a fiber connection. Tyler and Brian give a demonstration of cross-contamination occurring between two fibers and show why re-inspecting a fiber […]
Inspect Before You Connect – Episode 2: Proactive vs. Reactive
This episode provides further insight into why Inpect Before You Connect should be followed Proactively (before making a connection) as opposed to Reactively (after a problem is discovered). Read the source article […]
CommScope’s AIM system receives major upgrade
CommScope has announced the addition of new software capabilities in its automated infrastructure management (AIM) system called imVision. According to the company, the enhanced capabilities include the ability for IT managers to […]
Inspect Before You Connect – Episode 1: Introduction
This episode introduces the Inspect Before You Connect (IBYC) process and why it is essential for anyone working with fiber connectivity. Tyler and Brian explain how and why IBYC is used and […]
OM3 and OM4 fiber connectivity for Fibre Channel
Corning Incorporated’s Doug Coleman describes how OM3 and OM4 fiber-optic cabling enables Fibre Channel data rates up to 128 Gbits/sec. Read the source article at cablinginstall.com
What the Tech Industry Is Most Thankful For
Giving thanks is universal and practiced continuously, whether informally or via a celebrated national holiday as in the US and Canada. No matter where you live or what you do, expressing gratitude […]
Choosing the right multimode MPO system for your data center
The need to deliver higher speeds is placing increasing demands on data center networks. To maximize throughput and density, recent considerations are favoring multi-fiber interfaces, which has prompted a reassessment of a […]
Connector Loss, Return Loss, and Reflectance – “Highs and Lows”
The condition and characteristics of fiber optic connectors greatly affects the performance of an installed fiber optic link. High connector loss (e.g., insertion loss), low return loss, or high reflectance will impair […]
