cabling infrastructure in the colocation facility plays a significant role in contributing to the improved energy efficiency. Firstly, the lower power consumption
of optical transceivers and the fewer number of switches required in an optical system results in potential energy savings of up to 25 per cent when compared to the copper equivalent. Secondly, the high fibre counts and
low profile of optical cable provide as much as 30 per cent reduction in physical cable space, keeping void space clear of congestion with no cooling energy losses in the raised floors. As a result the optical fibre cabling
solution is perfectly adapted to the energy efficiency needs for colocation.
The installation of OM4 optical fibre
cable supports service longevity as it is designed for data speeds of 100Gbps on cable distances in excess of 100 metres.
Parallel optics However with the migration of data from 10 to 40 and 100 Gbps requires the use of parallel optics in the attached IT/Networking equipment – which, in turn, needs to be supported by the structured cabling without any major additional cost and disruption. Finally, with 24/7 operation at stake,
the need for a high performing, reliable network within a colocation facility is a must.
Mere seconds of downtime can result
in thousands or even millions of Euros in lost revenue, so the network must provide consistent uptime. Because of this, operators should
look for 100 per cent factory-tested cabling solutions, which provide consistent quality to ensure high system performance, fast provisioning times with minimum disruption. Such solutions need to be designed
to provide cost effective flexible capacity to accommodate rapid and efficient scalability to meet the business needs and data growth, facilitating easy migration to higher speeds as well as supporting energy savings.
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Another Milestone in Fiber Optics
Another year, another world record for OFS.
120 Gb/s transmission over 100 meters on a single multicore strand of optical fiber, a milestone on the road to next-generation 400 Gb/s transmission and beyond. Remarkable? Yes, but not surprising, when you consider who we are and where we come from. Our history dates back to 1876, with a heritage that includes technology powerhouses such as AT&T and Bell Labs, and scores of innovations that make possible today’s networks – and tomorrow’s. It’s no wonder that people come to us when they need reliable, high-performance fiber for their most demanding applications.
What can we do for you? Call us at 1-800-fiberhelp or visit
ofsoptics.com/fiber.
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