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  Throughput vs. Speed – Basics of Copper and Fiber Optic Cables for Superior Data TransmissionMay 1, 2023
  Copper cables have been a staple for data transmission for decades, with their roots tracing back to the telegraph and telephone. Fiber optic cables, introduced in the 1950s, have grown in popularity since the early 1970s. When choosing between copper and fiber optic cables for your applications, understanding the differences in throughput and speed is crucial. Let’s explore the history, transmission methods, and practical applications of these two types of cables. The History of Data Cables Copper cables have been the backbone of long-distance electricity… Read more: Throughput vs. Speed – Basics of Copper and Fiber Optic Cables for Superior Data Transmission
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  Choosing the Right Power Cord – Rack Optimization TipsNovember 7, 2022
  There are several aspects of optimizing data centers, from making the best use of space, time, power, and personnel. But there are some surprisingly simple solutions that are often overlooked with power cords, especially when it comes to rack optimization. Here are just a few of them. SVT vs. SJT Power Cords One of the first needs of a data center is power, and while there are debates about DC powering data centers, for the most part, AC power is the answer, and that means… Read more: Choosing the Right Power Cord – Rack Optimization Tips
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  Optimizing Ethernet in Data Center NetworksAugust 22, 2022
  Demand for faster data transfer, and more of it, has exploded exponentially over the last decade. Even before the pandemic, growth was already at exponential rates, but with the work from anywhere trend and more people gaming and streaming from home, demand rose even further.  With it came an explosion in innovation, and a necessary one. Data Center Interconnects (DCI) Ethernet cable speeds increased from 100 Gb applications to 400 Gb and beyond. Server speeds have gone from 10 Gb to 25 Gb and beyond,… Read more: Optimizing Ethernet in Data Center Networks
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  The Data Link Layer – How DAC and AOC Cables Can Work For YouMay 26, 2022
  As the need for data storage and speed increases, the need for hyperscale data centers has increased. So has the need for edge data centers as well. While large-scale centers serve companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, other organizations are looking at smaller data centers closer to the end-user. In both cases, the data link layer of the data center is critical. Enter Direct Attach Copper (DACs) cables and Active Optical Cables (AOCs). What is that data link layer? It’s the physical layer, the connection between… Read more: The Data Link Layer – How DAC and AOC Cables Can Work For You
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  Faster Polymer Plastic Cables? Not So Fast!April 12, 2022
  Just about a year ago a group from MIT demonstrated a polymer plastic cable the size of a human hair that could transmit data faster than copper – much faster.  How fast? Well, they recorded speeds of more than 100 gigabits per second! So where is this new technology and where is it headed? Well, here are some answers for you. The Need for Speed First, perhaps we need to qualify what this speed is, and why computers and data centers need it.  The first… Read more: Faster Polymer Plastic Cables? Not So Fast!
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  7 Considerations When Choosing Fiber Optic CableJuly 6, 2021
  Fiber optic cable has become the go-to choice for a variety of applications by data center managers. The reasons are many, including advances in cable technology that make it an even better choice. But there are several things to consider when choosing fiber optic cable to ensure it’s the right fit for the application. Here are seven of the most important ones. Jump to Section: Distance Interference Bandwidth Security Cable Size Cost Durability Distance One of the big advantages of fiber optic cable is the… Read more: 7 Considerations When Choosing Fiber Optic Cable
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  3 Steps to Avoid Cable Management TroublesMarch 2, 2021
  Do you ever have one of those projects that just turns into, well, a problem at every turn? You see it on your to-do list or as you walk by that area in the data center, and think, “I should finish that.” But the pain of the project, and the problems you’ve had with it, are just too much? Here are 3 steps to help you avoid cable management troubles before they become a problem project you need to try to ignore. Jump to Section:… Read more: 3 Steps to Avoid Cable Management Troubles
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  Proper Power Cable Usage Prevents Poor PerformanceJanuary 18, 2021
  Data centers are moving away from under floor cooling and cabling, and in many cases to overhead cables and more advanced cooling systems. At the same time, what may seem the simplest of things, power cables, are evolving and changing as well. The reasons are quite simple. New angles, new cable types, and even new connection types are designed to ensure maximum uptime, no cable failures and the prevention of disastrous accidental disconnects or power loss. Jump to Section: Cable Length Matters Choose Your Gauge… Read more: Proper Power Cable Usage Prevents Poor Performance
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  How to Design an Effective Data Center Cable Labeling SystemNovember 10, 2020
  One of the things we talk about often in cable management besides having the right cable management and rack management systems that make your data center the most efficient, is using an effective cable labeling system. Jump to Section: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Use the Right Cabel Label Printer Color Coded Cable Labels Label Size and Information Matters Label Wherever You Can Have a Standard Cable Labeling Nomenclature Final Thoughts The reason is simple. Nearly every technician has said, at one point or another, “I wish… Read more: How to Design an Effective Data Center Cable Labeling System
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  5 Ways Effective Cable Management Benefits Your Data CenterJuly 7, 2020
  It’s easy for computer cabling to get out of control – even at your office desk disorganized cables can be a problem! So, when it comes to the many tens or even hundreds of servers in a data center, cable management is clearly an important element to get right. Congested and disorganized cabling can quickly lead to a “spaghetti mess.” Not only is this ugly, but it can be the cause of some serious problems. Here are five reasons you should avoid cabling congestion, and… Read more: 5 Ways Effective Cable Management Benefits Your Data Center

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