Daily Archives: August 6, 2024

Data Center Optimization: How to Improve Data Center Efficiency

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In a recent Uptime Institute survey, 54 percent of data center operators cited staffing as their biggest management and operational challenge. More than half (53 percent) said they struggled to find qualified candidates, while 42 percent said staff retention was … Read More … Read More

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7 Network Rack Cable Management Tips to Reduce Cost, Headaches, and Risk

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Busy network engineers may feel as if they lack the time for proper network rack cable management. However, a disorganized mess of patch cords and cables will only make maintenance more difficult and time-consuming in the long run. Improper cable … Read More … Read More

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What is Copper Cable in Networking: An Overview

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Cables are often described as the “pipes” of the network, the conduit through which data flows. Just as plumbing pipes come in various “grades,” Ethernet cables have different “categories” that determine the amount of data that can move through the … Read More … Read More

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Types of Optical Fiber: OM3 vs. OM4 vs. OS2

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Fiber-optic cabling is slowly replacing copper in many networks. Optical fiber has long been used by carriers for connectivity over long distances and for high-speed network backbones. Increasingly, fiber is being installed in the “last mile,” connecting customers to the … Read More … Read More

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Fiber Cable Management and Connectivity: Patch Panels and Cassettes

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Fiber-optic cabling can deliver more data over longer distances than traditional copper cabling. As a result, more data centers are switching to fiber. According to a recent report from Global Industry Analysts, the market for fiber-optic components is expected to … Read More … Read More

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Network Cable Ratings and Jacket Type Comparison

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Few people give much thought to the outer jacket on network cables. However, jacketing, also known as sheathing, is vitally important to fire safety and the proper functioning of the cable. … Read More

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