Cable Research
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Plug & Play™ Gigabit Ethernet Media Conversion Module
Sponsored by: Transition Networks, Inc.The Plug & Play Universal Systems Media Converter Module offers the best of both worlds - easy fiber optic scalability and future proofing with today's cost-effective copper electronics.
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Category 8 Cabling Standards Update
Sponsored by: CommScopeThis resource explores the reasoning behind the development of Class II cabling limits and reveals why Category 8 cabling standards are critical to the future success of applications, Ethernet, and networking.
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Cabling Lifecycles and Total Cost of Ownership
Sponsored by: Siemon CompanyThere are several factors that must be taken into account when determining the category or class of cabling that will be used in a network infrastructure. Access this paper to learn more about cabling lifecycles and how to calculate their total cost of ownership.
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Data Center Cabling Considerations: Point-to-Point vs Structured Cabling
Sponsored by: Siemon CompanyIf we don’t learn from the mistakes that occurred in the past, we are bound to repeat them. This is very true when it comes to data centers and aged point-to-point cabling practices. This resource compares point-to-point vs. structured cabling options for data centers.
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Field Testing Multimode 10Gb/s (and beyond) Fiber Permanent Links
Sponsored by: Fluke NetworksThis white paper is the joint effort of 2 industry leaders of high speed infrastructure cabling and testing, Panduit and Fluke Networks. It provides a thorough analysis and review of different testing techniques and their associated benefits for high speed permanent links.
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Intelligence at the Physical Layer: Smart Cabling - Better Security
Sponsored by: Siemon CompanyAny network manager will tell you the importance of a fully documented network. This documentation should include all workstations, IP addresses, router configurations, firewall parameters, etc. But this documentation may fall short at the physical layer.
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ConvergeIT - Converged, IP-based Intelligent Building Cabling Systems Guide
Sponsored by: Siemon CompanyWhat capabilities can turn your structured cabling system into a critical building asset; one that reduces costs, simplifies application deployment, enhances the workplace experience, and maximizes the potential to qualify for all physical layer and...
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Effective Cabling Techniques for IBM BladeCenter Chassis
Sponsored by: PanduitThis guide defines specific cabling techniques that simplify cable pathways and promote airflow for maximum cooling, ultimately improving overall system performance and uptime.
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Cisco, Intel, and Panduit Joint 10GBASE-T Solution
Sponsored by: PanduitThis At-A-Glance document, created by Cisco, Intel and Panduit, the market leaders in enterprise switching,network adapters, and structured cabling, discusses how to deliver high-performance, cost-effective, and efficient next-generation RJ-45-based server connectivity.
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Using Bandwidth More Efficiently with Switched Digital Video
Sponsored by: Motorola, Inc.Switched Digital Video (SDV) offers tremendous promise for network operators seeking to more efficiently use bandwidth and deliver highly targeted content to subscribers.
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Migration to DOCSIS 3.0
Sponsored by: Motorola, Inc.Factors driving cable operators toward deployment of DOCSIS 3.0, new features, channel bonding and multicast services, and migration scenarios to DOCSIS 3.0, are addressed.
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Guide to Bandwidth Expansion
Sponsored by: Motorola, Inc.This guide reviews the shift in the dynamics of competitor activity and evolving services which are creating the pressing need for operators to generate more bandwidth.
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Intelligence at the Physical Layer: Smart Cabling - Better Security
Sponsored by: Siemon CompanyThis white paper details new intelligent infrastructure management system choices for secure data centers and network infrastructures.
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LinkWare™ Cable Test Management Software
Sponsored by: Fluke NetworksThe ability to manage test results data from multiple testers with one single software application has major advantages - and they're yours with an upgrade to LinkWare.
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Testing DSX Cable Installations -- Quickly and Accurately
Sponsored by: Special Projects Group, Inc.Access node equipment breaks out separate lower bandwidth service channels at a location from the high-bandwidth optical network.
