Overcoming Multifiber Test Challenges in AI Data Centers
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Summary
As AI-driven data centers are pushing fiber density and complexity to new levels, traditional testing and inspection approaches are no longer sufficient. In this session, we will examine the real-world challenges created by the multifiber wave—from end-face contamination and pinning/polarity issues to the sheer scale of links that must be tested and certified in modern cloud and AI data center environments.
Attendees will learn:
- How multifiber connectivity is evolving across data centers, campuses, and interconnects
- Why inspection, reference methods, and test workflows must adapt accordingly
- Proven strategies for overcoming multifiber testing challenges - ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in high-performance environments
Speaker
Ed Gastle
Global Product Line Manager
VIAVI Solutions
As Global Product Manager at VIAVI Solutions, Ed Gastle brings over 35 years of experience in telecommunications, specializing in network testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for data centers and high-speed networks. His expertise spans structured cabling, data networking, and fiber optic systems, making him a trusted authority in building reliable, scalable infrastructure. Throughout his career, Ed has trained thousands of installers, technicians, and engineers, and has contributed for more than a decade to global standards bodies including TIA TR42.11 and IEC SC86C, shaping best practices for next-generation connectivity.
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