The Basics of Selecting Rack-Mount Power Distribution Units (PDUs) and Power Strips

Jan 21st, 2019

Almost every Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) equipment rack used to store compute, storage or network equipment requires a rack-mount Power Distribution Unit (PDU) or power strip to distribute power to equipment.

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Why single-mode fiber is the perfect fit for your evolving enterprise

Why single-mode fiber is the perfect fit for your evolving enterprise

Multimode fiber is common in enterprise networks, but switching to single-mode offers many advantages to optimize your enterprise network. Learn more at this Berk-Tek Leviton Technologies webinar and earn your CEC while you’re at it.

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Legrand opens new distribution center in Moreno Valley, CA

New distribution hub replaces an existing facility in Rancho Cucamonga, CA and will support Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems, Building Control Systems and AV divisions.

BICSI unveils expanded world headquarters in Tampa, FL

Leading the extensive remodeling project was the BICSI Project Refresh Working Group.

Jobs well done: Cabling photos

Our periodic round-up of the best ICT cabling installer photos documenting job sites worthy of celebration, as seen on social media's Reddit.

Schneider Electric offers DCIM guidance for edge computing infrastructure

According to Schneider Electric, next-generation DCIM platforms are defined by five key attributes.

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CommScope brings Ruckus CBRS for private LTE to Microsoft Azure

CommScope’s Ruckus Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) portfolio and Attabotics’ 3D robotic supply chain automation system were recently co-demonstrated as part of Microsoft Azure's capabilities for outfitting robust private LTE networks.

Further Rep Agencies Appointed To Support Ideal Networks Customers In The Us

Ideal Networks appoints 4 additional U.S. rep agencies

Ideal Networks has appointed four new manufacturer rep agencies in the U.S. to provide local support to data cable and network testing equipment customers, bringing the number of rep agencies providing stateside coverage for the company to eleven.

Lightzero enables LED lighting over Cat 6 cable

At the heart of the DC Microgrid system is Lightzero’s Digital Light Module, remotely providing power and control to LED fixtures over Cat 6 cable.

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Instructions for indoor/outdoor stranded loose tube FO cable prep

A recent evergreen technical brief from Panduit covers best practices for sheath removal, core preparation, and fiber preparation.

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EPI awarded inaugural TIA-942 CAB accreditation

Concurrent with TIA's launch of the ANSI/TIA-942 Accreditation Scheme, TIA established the qualification for TIA-942 CABs to ensure that audits and certification of data centers are performed by qualified organizations.

6 ICT security FAQs for AHS - Access Hardware Supply

Cabling Installation & Maintenance recently presented six questions for Access Hardware Supply (AHS), a GSA-approved trusted supplier of security hardware to VA facilities across the United States.

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ICT 5: Sterlite's Stellar fiber; Anixter probes buyout; Prysmian's Cat 6A

A run-through of last week's top 5 most-trafficked stories at CablingInstall.com, as viewed by information and communications technology (ICT) industry professionals.

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Endeavor Business Media acquires Informa technology brands

This latest acquisition continues to expand Endeavor’s position as one of the largest B2B companies.

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Industrial focus: Deploying fiber-optic physical infrastructure within CPwE architectures

Successful deployments of Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE) architectures depend on a robust physical network infrastructure design that addresses environmental, performance, and security challenges.