Before considering design complexity, it is necessary to consider that for a resilient system – with no single points of failure (SPOFs) – a failure event must be, by definition, the result […]
Reducing risk in the data center
R&M integrates Czech fiber-optic cable plant for better loose tube singlemode, multimode options – Cabling Install
Sweden’s Evertiq notes that R&M, the Swiss developer and provider of cabling systems for network infrastructures, is quickly integrating its Transportkabel DIXI a.s. manufacturing plant, acquired in May 2018, into its corporate […]
White Paper: Troubleshooting Fiber
Top #Troubleshooting Tips: Did you know that the Real Time Trace feature on your #OTDR allows you to perform the “Wiggle Test” to identify a loose or damaged connector? Read the source […]
2018 Profile of the Electrical Contractor
From ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR magazine comes the 2018 Profile of the Electrical Contractor, the biennial research study that takes the temperature of the electrical construction industry. This article explores the work electrical contractors […]
Selecting the Right Data Center Design for Cost Savings
Data centers are generally defined by the level of available capacity. While the level of capacity determines data center design, it also determines the initial capital cost and ongoing operating costs of […]
Drilling down on the ANSI/TIA-568.2-D cabling standard
The ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standard has been approved to replace ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, and is currently being published. To make sure you understand the latest updates the new standard brings, this article goes over the most impactful […]
101 Series:12-Fiber MPO Polarity | Multifiber MPO solutions
The MPO/MTP connector is a multi-innovative, high-performance fiber optic connector that has enhanced optical and mechanical performance. MTP/MPO connector ensures the accuracy of the polarity in the MTP/MPO network system Read the […]
Fiber-optic feed-through patch panel enclosure simplifies IT convergence
Addressing the convergence of IT with the video and audio operations associated with its core markets, media infrastructure provider Bittree announced the launch of its DSFB124NL series of next-generation patch panel enclosures. […]
2 tips for determining transceiver and fiber cable selection
When trying to determine what transceivers and fiber cable to use in your installation, determining the speed needed and the distance of the fiber cable needs to run are two critical factors […]
White Paper: FASTConnect® or FUSEConnect®—Which Should You Choose?
Field-installable connectors provide a convenient method for terminating fiber optic cable at remote job site locations. Traditional epoxy/polish connectors essentially took the entire factory installation process and brought it outside. Today, modern […]
