by James Donovan | Apr 8, 2021 | Fiber optics
FO Connector Contamination – A Constant Threat Tags: Data center | downtime | fiber optic | Networks Fiber optic communication most commonly works in duplex or multifiber transmission by transmitting light to a receiver in one direction on a fiber and...
by James Donovan | Mar 24, 2021 | Fiber optics
Why Inspect and Clean Fiber Optic Connectors? Tags: contamination | datacenter | network failure | optical end face Inspecting and cleaning of fiber optic connectors during installation and when making any patching, is essential. Any contamination on a patch...
by James Donovan | Mar 10, 2021 | Fiber optics
Cleaning MPOs Tags: array | fiber optic | inspection | multi fiber MPO connectors should always be inspected with a scope before they are used, be that on a patch cord or a bulkhead. If they need to be cleaned, one-click cleaners are keyed to ensure the tip...
by James Donovan | Feb 25, 2021 | Fiber optics
The Right Kit for Cleaning Optical Fiber Tags: cleaning sticks | contamination | end face | inspection Inspection and cleaning of LC, ST, SC and MPO connectors and adapters requires the appropriate equipment. 1)Fiber Scope. Handheld manual at a minimum, or...
by James Donovan | Jan 14, 2021 | Fiber optics
Parallel or Serial Transmission in Fiber Optic Systems Tags: 100g | 10g | 40g | cabling | datacenter | fiber optic | network As data rates have increased in response to more demanding applications, the market has gravitated to parallel optics. This trend is...
by James Donovan | Jan 5, 2021 | Fiber optics
Leaf Spine Architecture in DC Tags: datacenter | Fiber optics | Networks | polarity Let’s look at a more recent switch architecture type known as leaf/Spine. It is becoming apparent that fiber connectivity in data centers is getting more complex and that...
