Cabling

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  • Are you getting the correct amount of fibre in your data centre diet?
    Common sense tells us that we can’t be everything to everybody. As the world becomes more complex the requirement for diversity and specialisation increases in just about every aspect of life comments ADC Krone’s Tim Takala when discussing the merits of different cabling infrastructure systems.
  • STP and 10Gb/s: a marriage made in heaven
    There is now conclusive proof that shielded copper is the ideal cabling infrastructure system to supply 10GBASE-T and larger applications.
  • The modern data centre - the ‘brain’ of business economy
    Today’s business managers are confronted by complex financial situations that require reliable, robust communication infrastructures to support successful decision making processes. Though there are various types of data centres, each needs to deliver goals set by the business plan. As we know, these plans change to suit the altering business climate over time. This requires a versatile, highly adaptable communications cabling system, supported by the other services such as air-conditioning and electrical systems.
  • Why data centre deployments continue during downturns
    Enterprises continue to invest in data centre infrastructure despite the economic downturn. Dr Ispran Kandasamy*, Vice President and Managing Director of Asia-Pacific, CommScope, shines the light on data centres and the drivers for continuing investment.
Feature (1)
  • Performance from every angle
    The current economic climate will increase pressure on businesses to reduce costs in such areas as IT but this might end up costing you more when the upturn occurs.
Product (41)
  • Anderson pre-terminated cables
    RapidConnect pre-terminated cables offer plug-and-play installation, low losses (all pre-terminated cables are pre-tested and come with a loss result sheet for each fibre core) and shortened project installation time frames for certified projects.
  • Yamasaki media converters
    Yamasaki media converters receive data signals from one media (cable type) and convert the signals to another, while remaining invisible to traffic and other networking devices.
  • TE Connectivity Mixed Media Platform data centre infrastructure solution
    The Mixed Media Platform data centre infrastructure solution has been designed to increase rack efficiency by supporting a mixed copper and fibre infrastructure. It provides a common look and feel for data centre patching frames, provides standards-compliant installation inside and outside the 19″ envelope and additional patching space on the frame when high port density switches are deployed.
  • Yamasaki TP01 power meter
    The Yamasaki TP01 power meter is a multifunctional device that has been specifically designed for the installation, construction and maintenance of fibre-optic networks.
  • Anritsu MT9083B Access Master OTDR
    Available to rent, the Anritsu MT9083B Access Master optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) reduces testing times to install and maintain FTTx, CATV, LAN, Access and Metro Networks. The device is able to test PONs with both high resolution and high dynamic range.
  • TE Connectivity AMP CO Plus cable inserts
    TE Connectivity has announced additional inserts for the AMP CO Plus system. The system’s construction includes an inner cable terminating connector and the application insert. Unlike cabling systems that deploy a one-piece fixture, the system’s configuration choices provide flexibility and futureproofing.
  • Yamasaki TV650 visible fault identifier
    The Yamasaki TV650 visible fault identifier (VFI) is a device to test if there are any losses of signals in a fibre, such as from breaks, bends, any light leaking and faulty connectors or splices in fibre-optic cables.
  • JDSU Singlemode OLS OLP-35 light source/power meter
    Available to rent, the JDSU Singlemode OLS OLP-35 light source and power meter provides standard level testing for any telecom, CATV or military application.
  • Fluke Networks DTX CableAnalyser Patch Cord Test Adapter series
    The DTX series Patch Cord Test Adapter series has been added to the DTX CableAnalyser certification platform1 series. The test adapters are claimed to be the first that can certify both shielded and unshielded category 5e, 6 and 6A cable assemblies to global ANSI/TIA 568-C and ISO 11801:2010 standards.
  • TE Connectivity MRJ21 Ultra Slim Gigabit Ethernet cabling system
    The reduced-diameter MRJ21 Ultra Slim Gigabit Ethernet cabling system is suitable for data centre users seeking to optimise space in the rack, on the floor and throughout cable pathways. The cable is 9 mm in diameter.
  • Molex Premise Networks MIIM version 2.0 software
    MIIM version 2.0’s full channel monitoring and management can be used to enhance visibility into the physical layer infrastructure for network managers.
  • Yamasaki MEC mechanical splice
    The Yamasaki MEC mechanical splice is designed to stably connect and repair two fibre-optic cables and is suitable for quick fibre-optic connections out in the field during installation or repairs.
  • Siemon LockIT RJ45 socket protector range
    The LockIT RJ45 socket protector range includes an outlet lock, secure patch cord and a universal key, all sold separately.
  • Yamasaki SFP hot-pluggable transceiver
    The Yamasaki SFP (small form pluggable) is a hot-pluggable transceiver used for both telecommunication and data communication applications. The SFP transceiver is designed to support gigabit ethernet switches, fibre channel and any other communication standards.
  • AFL Telecommunications Noyes M200 lightweight OTDR
    The Noyes M200 from AFL Telecommunications is a lightweight OTDR used for testing multimode (850/1310 nm) and singlemode (1310/1550 nm) wavelengths. Suitable for Tier 2 testing of premises (building and campus) networks or certification and troubleshooting of FTTX PON networks, its bright and transflective display makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.
  • AFC Group MTP cabling system
    AFC Group’s third-generation MTP cabling solution offers good density and low link loss performance while providing an easy upgrade path to 40 and 100 Gb circuits.
  • AMP NetConnect AMP-Twist 6AS RJ45 jack
    The AMP-Twist 6AS RJ45 jack offers 800 MHz performance and exceeds the Category 6A component performance specification of ISO/IEC 11801 amendment 2.
  • CommScope Uniprise structured cabling product family
    The CommScope Uniprise structured cabling product family can be used for cost-effective deployments of LAN infrastructures for business and mixed-use cabling needs.
  • Anderson RapidConnect field-installable connectors
    The RapidConnect field-installable connectors for field installations help save time by reducing the need for termination equipment or messy epoxy and accelerator.
  • Huber+Suhner fire-resistant, fibre-optic cable
    The Huber+Suhner fire-resistant, fibre-optic cable maintains circuit integrity up to 180 min. The breakout-style cable, commonly used for distribution installations, is constructed using 0.9 mm semitight tube inside a 2.0 mm Simplex construction with Aramide yarn for strain relief.
  • Siemon Z-MAX 6A cabling system
    The Z-MAX 6A cabling system is claimed to have best-in-class performance through a ‘matched’ system that combines an optimally tuned plug with a high-performance outlet.
  • Fitel S178 fusion splicer and S325 cleaver
    The Fitel S178 fusion splicer and S325 cleaver are now available to rent.
  • Siemon network cabling systems support IBM EMDC program
    Siemon has announced that its network cabling systems can be implemented as a part of IBM’s enhanced enterprise modular data centre (EMDC) program that uses pre-engineered design strategies to allow users to increase density and footprint as required without disruption to existing operations. The partnership includes collaboration in power, cooling, monitoring and management, data centre architecture and engineering.
  • Siemon ConvergeIT intelligent building cabling program
    The ConvergeIT intelligent building cabling program combines network infrastructure and technical and installation support capabilities with its comprehensive structured cabling product line. It can assist architects, design/build firms, building owners and contractors to facilitate implementation of a converged, IP-based green intelligent building cabling system.
  • CommScope Systimax 360 UHD fibre-optic solution
    The Systimax 360 ultra-high-density (UHD) fibre-optic solution is designed to support high-density data centre fibre applications such as storage area networks.
  • AMP NetConnect XG LAN cabling technology system
    The AMP NetConnect XG LAN cabling technology system provides users with a next-generation network infrastructure to support 10 gigabit over both copper and fibre media. It comprises cable, connectors, termination closures and patch cords.
  • Spuma 400 FR flexible flame-retardant RF communication cable
    The Spuma 400 FR flexible flame-retardant RF communication cable with VSWR gives good electrical performance with low loss characteristics. It is a good solution for wireless systems such as WLL, GPS, WLAN, WISP and WiMAX and it is a suitable cable for industrial applications.
  • Belden FibreExpress Brilliance fibre-optic connector
    The FibreExpress Brilliance field-installable, fibre-optic connector is claimed to enable the fastest termination of a fibre. Terminations can typically be made in 5 s, with no termination tools required.
  • Optical time domain reflectometer
    TechRentals has introduced the Fluke DTX Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) into their extensive test and measurement rental fleet.
  • ADC Krone Optical Distribution Module series
    ADC Krone has released its Optical Distribution Module (ODM) Series 19″ w fibre-optic panel which provides termination, splice, slack storage and an optical monitor for optical fibres in compact 2RU modules.
  • Two-way insertion and return loss test set
    TechRentals has introduced the Kingfisher KI73410 two-way insertion and return loss test set into their test and measurement rental fleet.
  • DTX-TERA adapter kit
    The Fluke DTX Siemon Tera Adapter Kit is a fast, accurate way to certify Class F cabling systems to ISO standards using the TERA connector system.
  • Category 6 bonded-pair cables
    Belden has introduced its DataTwist 3600 cables, a series of UTP copper cables that meet TIA/EIA requirements and offer headroom for Category 6 installations.
  • Cat 6 cable reel
    ADC Krone has introduced its Australian-designed cable reel, which has been designed to provide contractors with an easier, more efficient method of cable installation. The TrueNet Cat 6 Cable with ReelSpeed technology is manufactured with six interlocking pieces that fit together without mechanical fasteners or adhesives.
  • AMP NETCONNECT Sigma-Link copper cabling system
    The AMP NETCONNECT Sigma-Link is a pre-terminated and easy to install copper cabling system.
  • Multipurpose CATx extenders
    Rose Electronics has introduced the CrystalView Plus USB, an advanced series of multipurpose KVM (keyboard-video-mouse) CATx extenders. The CrystalView PLUS USB supports video resolutions up to 1600*1280, with single or dual video extension over 300 m of CATx cabling. Up to four USB 1.1 devices can be supported, with transparent USB2.0 performance.
  • Network multimeter
    Fluke Networks’ LinkRunner Duo network multimeter connects to both fibre and copper network links, at speeds of up to one gigabit, letting the multimeter detect and identify 90% of basic connectivity and cabling problems without having to escalate the issue and waste network engineers’ time.
  • Small form factor switch
    The AdderView CATxIP 1016 is a high-density, small form factor switch which has 16 ports to provide local, remote and global access for users who need to control multi-platform operating systems and hardware.
  • Network cabling
    Siemon’s Z-MAX end-to-end network cabling solution has been designed from the ground up to offer the best-in-class performance through an innovative ‘matched’ system which combines an optimally tuned plug with a higher performance outlet. It has been designed to shatter the previous limitations of the RJ-45 interface with the 6A twisted pair copper family available in category 6A UTP and shielded configurations.
  • Industrial ethernet extender
    Westermo has released a high-speed industrial ethernet extender, the DDW-120.
  • Twisted pair cable
    Belden has released a Category 6 DataTuff twisted pair cable. The cable is ethernet and IP compliant and is a round construction, making it suitable for sealed Industrial Ethernet connectivity applications.
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Case Study (7)
  • Network critical to Western Health’s Sunshine campus
    Western Health is the major provider of acute health services in western metropolitan Melbourne. It employs 5000 staff on three campuses, serving a local population of nearly 700,000 that is increasing at 4% annually.
  • Dallas Cowboys’ stadium deploys converged network
    The Dallas Cowboys’ new stadium in Texas is the United States’ largest and most spectacular domed venue. Befitting a site of this stature, it operates what is claimed to be the most sophisticated, high-performance and world-class communications infrastructure of any sporting facility in the world, courtesy of CommScope.
  • SA Health optimises its data centre
    SA Health ( in South Australia) has over 30,000 employees providing healthcare to a population of 1.6 million people. To help run its ICT services efficiently, the organisation has a network of 380 sites servicing over 18,000 PCs.
  • Technology switch for Ipswich
    The Ipswich City Council is a future-focused organisation, so it was no surprise when councillors decided it was time to upgrade the council’s two aging computer rooms. Based in an old building where renovations had become the norm, these computer rooms were no longer able to keep up with the demands of the council’s more than 1500 workers.
  • DAFF gears up for bandwidth demands
    Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) has national responsibilities ranging from resource economics to quarantine and inspection services. Like any major government department, its efficient operation is vital to the national interest, and disruption of services by technology issues is unacceptable. So, for its new 36,000 m2 headquarters in Canberra, DAFF specified a high-performance network infrastructure emphasising efficient management of the physical layer.
  • New optic fibre ring for university
    With 22,000 students and 2000 staff on four major sites, New Zealand’s Victoria University requires a robust communications system, which is why the institution recently upgraded its fibre optic ring.
  • Fibre master class for uni
    Murdoch University is located in Perth, Western Australia, and has three campuses at Murdoch, Rockingham and Peel with a student population of over 15,000 including 3000 international students.
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