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- Fiber Optics
- Fiber optic technology has become increasingly more popular in recent years, and is used primarily for real time data communications. Before fiber optics came along, the primary means of communicating data was in the form of electronic signals transmitted on copper wire, or electromagnetic radio waves that traveled through the...
- Tags: ComTest Technologies, Fiber-optics, Fiber-optic Technology, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Networking
- White papers 2001-02-20
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- Inspection and Cleaning Procedures for Fiber-Optic Connections
- Clean fiber optic components are a requirement for quality connections between fiber optic equipment. One of the most basic and important procedures for the maintenance of fiber optic systems is to clean the fiber optic equipment. It is important that every fiber connector be inspected and cleaned prior to mating....
- Tags: Fiber-optics, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Networking
- White papers 2006-09-26
- Fiber Optic Test Issues - What to Measure and Why?
- Fiber optic networking applications, such as Gigabit Ethernet, the emerging 10 Gigabit Ethernet and Storage Area Networks SANs are focusing much of the industry’s attention on the need to properly evaluate fiber optic installations. Today there is no simple standards-based test method to assure that the installed cabling can support...
- Tags: Fiber-optics, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Networking
- White papers 2001-01-01
- Learn the basics of fiber-optic technologies and how to determine which is right for your organization
- This sample chapter, taken from Optical Network Design and Implementation, discusses the ins and outs of fiber-optic technologies. Learn about fiber optics, which have become the industry standard for the terrestrial transmission of telecommunication information. Fiber optics will continue to be a major player in the delivery...
- Tags: Optical Network, Fiber-optics, Cisco Systems Inc., Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Network Technology, Networking, Telecommunications
- Book chapters 2006-03-01
- Learn the basics of fiber-optic technologies and how to determine which is right for your organization
- Learn about fiber optics, which have become the industry standard for the terrestrial transmission of telecommunication information. Fiber optics will continue to be a major player in the delivery of broadband services.This sample chapter, taken from Optical Network Design and Implementation, covers the following topics:Fiber-Optic ApplicationsPhysics Behind Fiber OpticsOptical-Cable ConstructionPropagation...
- Tags: industry, Cisco Systems Inc., broadband, broadband service, fiber, fiber-optics, telecommunications, industry standard, optical network, analysis
- Download resources 2006-03-01
- Fiber & Cat 5 LAN Network
- Hey,Im looking for some hardware for a network to support 800 clients... The building the network is designed for is very large and therfore no matter where i place a central server room, CAT 5 will not be able to reach... I was thinking of using fiber... However I have...
- Tags: Network technology, fiber
- Discussion threads 2006-06-12
- Photos: Fiber optics lighting the way
- Lights using fiber-optic technology and less energy might overtake traditional lighting at the supermarket and beyond.
- Tags: fiber-optics, photograph, supermarket
- Image galleries 2006-08-31
- Information on building small campus Fiber optic network
- I looking for some information sources to use in building a grant proposal for a small campus three building fiber optic network. The 3 buildings will require two 700' segments and one 100' segment to the Telco fiber vault inb the street. I looking for data to spec all...
- Tags: Fiber optics, Optical networking, Network technology, NETWORKING, hwylie@..., fiber-optic network, fiber-optics, network
- Discussion threads 2007-05-26
- Calculating Fiber Loss and Distances
- Fiber optic networking can be a daunting undertaking, but it really is not as difficult as it seems. Understanding factors such as fiber modes, fiber launch power, receive sensitivity, fiber cable attenuation, and fiber budgets will make your fiber networking installation projects run much smoother and more efficiently. Even though...
- Tags: Fiber, Network Technology, Networking
- White papers
- Bendable optic fiber big boost for broadband proliferation
- Corning Inc., a New York-based fiber optic technology company, has made a major breakthrough in designing fiber optic cables that are 100 times more flexible than present day optical fiber cables. Developed in conjunction with Verizon, the technology would highly boost broadband data capacity and would enable copper wire type...
- Tags: Fibre, Broadband, Corning Inc., Fiber, Network Technology, Cable, Broadband Internet, Telecommunications, Networking, Personal Technology, Arun Radhakrishnan
- Blog posts 2007-07-25
- Cisco 2950 Switch's Secondary Link
- Hi, I have to connect a central router(Cisco 1751) with Switches(Cisco 2950) at three remote offices.The primary link will be via Fiber optic cables.Is it possible to configure any secondary/backup link in the switch in case the Fiber optic connectivity is down.Please suggest
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco 2950, surajit_mxn@...
- Discussion threads 2007-01-11
- Cisco's co-founder wants to simplify fiber optic networks
- After leaving Cisco 17 years ago, Cisco Systems co-founder Len Bosack started a new company. The man and his company have been quietly working away in semi-seclusion, partially because of a non-compete agreement that Mr. Bosack signed with his former company. That all changed about a year ago; his present...
- Tags: Fiber-optic Network, Network, Fiber-optics, Cisco Systems Inc., XKL, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Networking, Michael Kassner
- Blog posts 2008-04-24
- What not to do in a server room
- Cable "lasso"The problem with fiber cable is it comes cut to order and most of us are not trained or qualified to cut and reconnect a fiber optic cable. Instead of doing what is shown in the photo, I would store that excess somewhere else if possible, like on...
- Tags: cable, what not to do in a server room, doug m., hardware, server
- Discussion threads 2006-06-23
- Scott McNealy's eco-friendly challenge
- Sun Microsystems’ co-founder and CEO, Scott McNealy, claims that the processors in Sun’s next batch of servers will be able to take on 32 tasks at once while using as much energy as the average lightbulb. McNealy issues an eco-friendly challenge to anyone who thinks they can match that (this...
- Tags: Fiber optics, Optical networking, Network technology, Cable, Scott McNealy
- Discussion threads 2005-11-14
- Study: Broadband penetration slowing
- Lack of Service OptionsAnother reason that adoption rates are slowing is that many areas simply do not have broadband service available. I live less than two miles out of town (pop 35,000+) and there is no cable, no DSL, no wireless... nothing but 56k dial up.You are luckyI am...
- Tags: Network technology, Broadband Internet, cable
- Discussion threads 2005-09-22
- Free On-Demand Webcast: Choosing an OTDR for your Enterprise Fiber Optic Testing
- Whether you're a Network Engineer responsible for preparing your network for new applications, or a Cabling Contractor certifying new fiber links, an optical time domain reflectometer OTDR can be a powerful tool for you. "How to Choose an OTDR for Enterprise Fiber Testing" is the first available webcast in a...
- Tags: Webcast, On-demand, Fiber-optics, Fluke Networks
- Webcasts 2008-02-01
- Fiber Network
- Hey,Im looking for some hardware for a network to support 800 clients... The building the network is designed for is very large and therfore no matter where i place a central server room, CAT 5 will not be able to reach... I was thinking of using fiber... However I have...
- Tags: fiber, sn.nightwolf@..., networking, network
- Q&A 2006-06-12
- LightPointe Case Study: Garden State Produce Center
- Garden State Produce Center in Chelsea, Massachusetts, one of the largest produce warehouses in New England, planned to occupy an adjacent building in the neighboring town of Everett, but faced a dilemma associated with connecting its physical data networks. Because Garden State's second warehouse is located across a railroad track...
- Tags: LightPointe, Capital Structures, Fiber Optics, Optical Networking, Network Technology, Finance, Telecommunications, Networking
- Case studies
- Network speed
- I work in a organization where the network infruastructure is very old. Now managenment wants to deploy a new network with new cabling and all. At present network is centerlized meaning all the switches and hubs are installed in one location and cables are running to different departments. They want...
- Tags: fiber, network, networking, sayal4@..., server, swITch
- Q&A 2005-08-26
- 2x bandwidth at the same price as optical cables: That's the promise of Silicon-based cables
- Luxtera, the Carlsbad, CA-based start up, introduces optical cables based on the emerging field of Silicon photonics. The promise: "The cable, called Blazar, can send 40 gigabits of data per second through its fiber but will cost as little as today's 20-gigabit-per-second optical cables." ...
- Tags: Silicon, Bandwidth, Silicon-photonics, Cable, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking, Arun Radhakrishnan
- Blog posts 2007-08-17
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