OEM-Compatible Testing that Goes the Extra Mile Different third-party attuned suppliers attach diverse meanings to the testing of transceivers. In the market of transceivers, the understanding of how transceiver testing works allows network operators to make effective decisions, which will positively affect their network. Product inspection Transceivers are collected and inspected to ensure that…
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…
The Rise of QSFP – 40GbE to 400GbE and Beyond The network infrastructure industry is testing 400GbE products and is anticipating the construction of next generation systems. A couple of years ago, there were arguments in the industry about the “correct” pluggable factor of form for 400GbE. But, it seems like that argument has ended,…
Modern Datacenter Realities – Evolving Business Models Due to the need to meet new revenue streams and business efficiencies, enterprises continue to evolve and repositioning to achieve their objectives. In terms of technology sensitive business environments, the evolution of businesses will revolve around modern information technology applications and the streaming of data to make a…
The reason for the Surge in the Optical Transceiver Market Communication engineers consider optical transceivers as the backbone of network systems. This is because these high-speed serial receivers support a larger number of electronic devices, communication gadgets, and information servers. Steadily, the sale of optical components has increased in the last five years with more…
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…
Direct Attach Cables for Data Centre Interconnects Direct Attach Cables are most suited for short distances. They provide you with a simple and inexpensive way to connect the racks within the data centre. 1000 GIG DACs including 10GBASE SFP+, 6GBASE Mini SAS and 40GBASE QSFP+ cables are available in different lengths and configurations. You can…
Using Spare Replacement SFPs Could Make All the Difference Forecasting and inventory management are among the hardest things when it comes to running data centres. The tough part is to estimate just how much backup networking equipment you would need to have with you. This is all the more difficult when you have a limited…
Benefits of Preconfigured Data Centre Cabinets We live in a world where personalisation has taken on a whole new meaning. From custom suits to custom cars, and even to custom phones – we love personalisation and data centres are not left out of this too. With the constant drive to seek out cost effective and…
Optical Transmission in Data Communication (Part 2/2) One major issue with copper wires is that any signals sent through them can be subjected to electromagnetic interference (EMI) or signal noise as it is called. The interference is because of a number of reasons. It could be because of the electrical motors or the power lines.…