Automated Fiber Connections Maximize Efficiency for Data Centers, Colocation Facilities and Telcos.
Chicago,
IL., November 14, 2019 - Tripp Lite, a world-leading manufacturer of power
protection and connectivity solutions, has introduced cutting-edge products for
automating physical cross connections in data centers. Robotic Fiber Panel
Systems employ robotic latching and remote management to optimally set fiber
connections between network equipment.
Data
centers and colocation facilities are scaling up to provide better data access,
or “Bandwidth on Demand” (BWoD), to customers. At the infrastructure level,
this means a denser layout with more layer 1 physical connections between
equipment. Relying solely on hands-on management of these connections is an
increasingly inefficient practice, but Robotic Fiber Panel System automation
provides a solution.
“This
technology gives colocation operators unprecedented abilities,” said David
Posner, Tripp Lite’s Director of Product Marketing, Connectivity. “They can
control connections on a reliable schedule. They won’t have to guess which
cables are being utilized and which ones are idle.”
Robotic
Fiber Panel Systems can typically re-configure a connection in 50 seconds, as
opposed to the hours or days it often takes for on-site network engineering to
arrive. “And Robotic Fiber Panel Systems are more secure,” Posner continued.
“The more hands-on switching that occurs, the more your infrastructure is at
risk of error or physical damage. This is a fast and precise alternative.”
Any
organization that provides large-scale data services can take advantage of the
flexibility Robotic Fiber Panel Systems incorporate into their infrastructure.
A model for single-mode fiber cabling and one for multimode fiber cabling are
available. They can be configured to accommodate almost 500,000 ports, all-optical signals, and all network protocols. This allows operators to adapt to
new technologies without equipment overhauls.
This
flexibility translates into cost savings as well. A more efficient
infrastructure has less under-utilized equipment, which means less equipment to
purchase, power and maintain.
Key
Benefits of Robotic Fiber Panel Systems:
- Efficient
provisioning of physical connections
- Secure
remote management and audit capabilities
- Faster,
more effective disaster recovery
- Lower
CAPEX and OPEX
- Passive,
purely optical connections that are unaffected by power outages
- Scalability
for the future
About Tripp Lite
Since 1922, Tripp Lite has established a global reputation
for quality by providing reliable products and exceptional service to customers
worldwide. From desktop to critical infrastructure, Tripp Lite products and
solutions power and connect the computers, networking equipment and electronic
devices that form the foundation of our digital world. Headquartered in
Chicago, Tripp Lite manufactures UPS systems, cables, connectivity solutions,
PDUs, racks, cooling solutions, KVM switches, console servers, charging
stations, display mounts, surge protectors, power strips, network switches,
power inverters and specialty products for data center, healthcare, government,
education and digital signage applications. Learn more at www.tripplite.com.
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Samantha Casey
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Phone: 773.869.1258
Email: samantha_casey@tripplite.com