Table of ContentsFeaturesThe twisting, turning road to standardizationIt has been stated several times in this magazine as well as on our companion website, cablinginstall.com, that standards are the bedrock ... Moving toward 40-Gbit/sec twisted-pair cablingBandwidth demand in office networks is growing, driven by telepresence, high-definition video and mobile applications. Bend-insensitive multimode: More to the storySince their introduction in 2009, bend-insensitive multimode fibers (BIMMF) have gained broad acceptance in the enterprise market. The patch-cord conundrum: Corrosion versus conformityMuch has been written about the availability and abundance of substandard patch cords. Recently the Communications Cable ... Data-communications cable installation requirements in the 2011 NECThe National Electrical Code is published by the National Fire Protection Association with revisions on a three-year schedule. Forecasts are cloudy in a good wayMarket research, forecasts and analysis concerning data center technologies—including those that directly impact the deployment of ... DepartmentsThe human factorWe have reported on several occasions, in multiple formats (e.g. articles, web seminars, guides) about the emergence and continued growth ... Editor's PicksExpandable filler panels from Simplex Isolation Systems are used to close off odd gaps between racks in data centers... How to test patch cords in the fieldDo not trust a patch cord that only passes channel testing; conduct your own test to verify performance. |
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