Data Center
Single-Mode Fiber Continues to Gain Momentum
With lower transceiver costs, superior longevity, distance and upgradeability, OS2 fiber is an increasingly attractive option for data center and...
August 12, 2020 | By Gary Bernstein
The Art of a Well-Dressed Rack
The phrase "a cluttered desk is a sign of genius" does not extend to network cabinets.
June 29, 2020 | By Jennifer Yanni
High-Flex Patch Cords Improve Density, Bend Radius, and Network Manageability
Small-diameter 28-gauge copper patch cords can offer big advantages in commercial networks, helping alleviate congestion and improve airflow in high-...
June 16, 2020 | By Kirk Krahn
Industry Standards Update
Below are some highlights of active projects from committee meetings during the third quarter of 2019.
May 14, 2020 | By Leviton
Simplifying Data Center Network Design with Universal Fiber Cassettes
Polarity is a critical part of any fiber network. In a nutshell, polarity means that a fiber optic link’s transmit signal at one end of the cable...
April 8, 2020 | By Tony Yuen
Industry Standards Update
Read highlights of active projects from committee meetings during the third quarter of 2019. These include developments in standards for single-pair...
November 5, 2019 | By Leviton
Data Center Disposition: Network Architecture Choices
Industry standards are an important tool for data center design. The standards created by ISO, IEEE, and TIA ensure the interoperability of equipment...
May 15, 2019 | By Jeff Lechtanski
The Market Has Spoken: OM4, Single-Mode Leave No Place for Unproven OM5
Due to new transceivers, coupled with customer needs and network requirements, the market is ignoring the new, unproven OM5 cable and sticking with...
October 25, 2018 | By Gary Bernstein
The Biggest Decisions when Designing a Data Center Network
The design and deployment of data centers is as much an art as it is a science.
July 20, 2018 | By Leviton
IEEE votes down a next-gen 200 Gb/s standard that would have benefitted OM5
IEEE 802.3 meeting, the Next-Gen Multimode 200 and 400 Gb/s study group voted down physical layer specification that supports 200 Gb/s operation over...
March 29, 2018 | By Gary Bernstein
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