Fiber
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
New IEEE Standard Brings 200 Gb/s and 400 Gb/s to Data Centers
After four years in committee, the IEEE 802.3bs fiber standard for 200 and 400 Gb/s networks was approved yesterday.
December 8, 2017 | By Gary Bernstein
Terminating Fiber in the Field
There are three basic approaches to terminating fiber connections in the field: adhesive connection and field polishing, mechanical connectors and no...
September 28, 2017 | By Leviton
Passive Optical TAPs: Network Visibility without Disruption
Network visibility is a top priority for many IT managers.
September 7, 2017 | By Leviton
Is OM5 Fiber a Good Solution for the Data Center?
Wideband multimode fiber (WBMMF) is a new fiber medium specified in ANSI/TIA-492AAAE, published in June 2016.
April 25, 2017 | By Gary Bernstein
Versatile Fiber Systems Create More Flexibility for Your Network
Fiber cable patching requirements can vary depending on the application and network environment.
August 18, 2016 | By Tony Yuen
Prepare for Data Center Growth with a Centralized Patching Field
Many companies are at a crossroads between outsourcing or upgrading their data centers. At the same time, they are tasked with lowering capital...
July 18, 2016 | By Leviton
5 Things to be Aware of with WBMMF
Mike Connaughton, Berk-Tek Data Center Market Segment Manager, and Gary Bernstein, Leviton Senior Director of Project Management, Fiber and Data...
January 14, 2016 | By Leviton
Leviton Opt-X Unity Continues to Support Next Generation 100G & 400G
With many new applications on the near horizon designed to support 100G and 400G Ethernet, we can expect to see a dramatic increase in bandwidth an
August 11, 2015 | By Gary Bernstein
Violet OM4+ and Identifying Fiber by Color
Color-coding is an integral part of our industry, as it helps to identify individual fibers, cable, and connectors.
May 30, 2014 | By Dave Mullen
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