How to select proper optical fiber for the data center

When selecting the right optical cable for the data center, the application, distance, data transmission rate, and the difficulty and cost of future upgrades should be taken into account. Multi-Mode Optical Fiber has always been the choice of enterprise system network connection structure (ESCON) and related Switch Networks, and most modern SAN and LAN also adopt multi-mode optical fiber. Other applications, such as the Fiber Channel Connection Structure (FICON), may require single-mode connections, while tape or disk storage selects the fiber type based on the interface.

SYSTIMAXLazrSPEED Multi-Mode Optical Fiber solution improves the performance to 10 Gbit/s and the distance is 550 meters, at the same time, the cost is reduced by reducing the expensive optoelectronic devices that were originally used to achieve 10 Gb/s transmission on multi-mode optical fibers. LazrSPEED is an ideal solution for various data center storage configurations that require flexible and scalable optical fiber channels, A redundant network topology is especially suitable for 3rd-level and 4th-level data centers that ensure network continuity.

The TeraSPEED or LazrSPEED Optical Fiber provides years of solid infrastructure when used in the SYSTIMAX interlocking armored indoor cable. The interlocking armored cable is added with a cable protection layer, which is useful when wiring passes through the floor or overhead cable trough. The cost of the interlocking and armored cable is lower than that of the cable with a catheter. The installation time is halved and only occupies less than 1/2 of the path Space.

Single-Mode Optical Fiber can provide LAN solutions at a higher rate for long distance requirements or certain specific applications, such as FICON. For extended backbone network connections, single-mode optical fiber is a perfect complement to multimode optical fiber. The single-mode solution can be used as an alternative when the multi-mode optical fiber cannot meet the distance requirement. SYSTIMAXTeraSPEEDTM's zero-water-peak Single-Mode Optical Fiber solution provides the most widely used Band by reducing the high loss caused by water impurities in 1, nm. With the elimination of "Water peaks", the entire band from 1, 260nm to 1, 620nm can be used, and through the use of economical and practical coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) technology, data transmission rate can be expanded in the future and other services can be provided.

When the data center needs to be quickly configured or reconfigured, The SYSTIMAXInstaPATCHPlus system is undoubtedly the best choice. It has the features of high density, factory connection, factory testing, modularization, etc, allows the installer to easily and quickly connect to system components. Using this modular wiring method to connect 96-Core Optical Fibers takes the same time as traditional means to connect single-core optical fibers. The system combines SYSTIMAXLazrSPEED multi-mode optical fiber and TeraSPEED single-mode optical fiber technology to support the most demanding applications and allow existing technologies to easily transition to the next generation technology.

To meet high-performance data center requirements, the InstaPATCHPlus system includes pre-end hardware, pre-end trunk cable, reinforced MPO-LC/SC/ST optical branch jumper and standard optical jumper, it uses common modules, Fan outs, and standard optical fiber jumpers to maintain convenient installation and management advantages and facilitate future upgrades. In addition, the InstaPATCHPlus system has an improved tag system. The system is positioned in four directions, accurate and logically available to provide more flexibility in design, installation, and application.

The system provides data center designers with easy installation and a simple and economical migration path for upgrading to higher bandwidth. The current data center configuration involves the use of trunk cables and multi-duplex branch jumper serial network connections, through the key-coded matching connection to maintain the polarity between the sending and receiving signals. However, in the future, mainstream applications will develop into completely parallel network connections and transmit higher bandwidth over multiple channels. This transition has been taken into account in the design of the InstaPATCHPlus system. Simply remove the duplex module, insert the module with MPO only, and connect the cable of the MPO device to the network device, the conversion from the serial network connection to the full parallel network connection can be realized.

Whether you choose to install multimode, single-mode, indoor, outdoor, indoor/outdoor, ST/SC/LC, or pre-terminated, the SYSTIMAX optical fiber cabling solution provides a comprehensive product, to meet the unique requirements of the data center environment. SYSTIMAX Optical Fiber solution series includes a wide range of optical fiber cables, connectors, distribution frames and jumpers. Its excellent component combinations optimize performance and truly provide end-to-end system solutions for users.