SFPs 101: Fundamentals of SFP Transceivers Anyone can get confused, trying to understand the abilities of SFPs entirely. It can even prove harder, trying to find the best transceivers for your network. SFP transceivers: what are they? Fundamentally, SFP is an acronym for the term “small form-factor pluggable.” SFP transceivers are small, hot-pluggable devices…
The Future of 400G and Data Center Interconnect The growth of cloud computing has placed a lot of pressure on data centers in recent years. Likewise, the evolution and development of the internet of things (IoT), including 5G, has contributed to the requirements imposed on data centers. Then, these data centers will have to boost…
400G Transceivers – Which form factor? (OSFP, QSFP-DD, CFP8) The implementation of modern form-factors and features is not new with the introduction of new technologies. We are in the era of 400G, and like former cycles of new technologies, its market will bring in new transceiver form-factors with aims at specific applications of the network.…
Cat8 Cable for 25G/40GBASE-T Networks It is not new that with the increasing demand for bandwidth, it is essential to choose the right wiring for rapidly-advancing data centers, server rooms, and other areas, in preparation for future necessities. It is a modern standard that Cat8 cable is a new alternative for facilitating 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T…
25G Optics Market Gains New Opportunities with 5G Deployment 5G attracted attention in 2019 and is gaining the interest of global carriers for their networks. Globally, 182 operators tested 5G networks in 2018 and the technology is projected to get global commercial spread over the next few years. The demand for higher band rate optical…
Will Copper Cables Continue to be Indispensable in Data Centres? Fibre cable relevance in the cabling industry is defining the age-long competition between it and copper. Industry watchers are noticing a tilt in the balance with a growing demand for fiber cable application in data centres. Factors like cabling complexity, light weight, and space-saving attributes…
Cloud Storage Basics; Public Clouds vs Private Clouds If you’re considering taking your business to cloud computing and storage, you should first decide between public and private clouds. They both come with their own advantages and disadvantages after all. A public cloud service is owned and operated by a third party, who offer their services…
How Companies are Improving Transceiver Technology Many technology companies are taking it upon themselves to develop updated optical transceiver technology to be used in data centres. These devices convert electrical signals into an optical signal, allowing for the signals to be safely and efficiently transported between servers across fiber-optic cables. Some companies are using transceivers…
The Role of Optical Fiber Communications in Geospatial Transfers Optical fibers and wireless networks together form the most critical nervous system of the contemporary world. Fiber optic communication has completely transformed the way we process, analyse and transmit information. It plays a significant role in helping improve the operations of various geospatial information systems. …
Hyper-Cloud is the Latest Development in Data Centre Evolution that Provides the Best of Both Clouds Businesses in every industry and market are transforming to become more digital, and this has been driven by the need to automate, innovate, and differentiate. Using the cloud for computing and storage has played a key part in modernising infrastructures,…