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FO Connector Contamination – A Constant Threat

Fiber optic communication most commonly works in duplex or multifiber transmission by transmitting light to a receiver in one direction on a fiber and receiving transmitted light back to a second receiver on the second fiber. Most engineers can understand that and...

Why Inspect and Clean Fiber Optic Connectors?

Inspecting and cleaning of fiber optic connectors during installation and when making any patching, is essential. Any contamination on a patch cord connector will be transferred through the coupler to the connector it is mated to. Even when testing fibers with a test...

Cleaning MPOs

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 only fits one way onto the connectors  and is able to clean both male and...
Leaf Spine Architecture in DC

Leaf Spine Architecture in DC

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 traditional methods for fiber connectivity management may not be sufficient.  Data center design...

Cable Containment in the DataCenter

Cable Containment in the DataCenter

There are many types of cable pathway or containment methods and products available: Tray or basket - These are generally the most cost effective and may provide the best solution in a collocation center where cabling change-outs and upgrades are common. Raceways -...

Simple Cabling Steps to Help Airflow in DCs

Simple Cabling Steps to Help Airflow in DCs

Overhead telecommunications cabling may improve cooling efficiency and is a best practice where ceiling heights will permit. This can substantially reduce airflow losses due to obstructions and turbulence caused by under floor cabling and cabling pathways. If...

MPO Connector Pin Configurations

MPO Connector Pin Configurations

Because of the large number of fibers in MPO connectors, arrayed over a very small space, these connectors required enhanced alignment mechanisms. The MPO interface has a pair of high precision alignment pins on one half of the connection and mating high precision...

Types of Cloud Computing and Networks

Types of Cloud Computing and Networks

Cloud computing can be defined as a set of network offerings and technologies enabling IT functions to be delivered via a third party as a real-time service.  Cloud computing may provide many IT organizations with the opportunity for substantial cost savings in both...

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