Cabling Installation & Maintenance articles from February 2009

Cabling Installation & Maintenance archives from February 2009

Moves, adds, and challenges.(Editorial)
February 1, 2009... During my annual trek to the BICSI Winter Conference in Orlando, I had the opportunity to leave the conference's host facility one night for dinner. Thankfully for everybody involved, I was a passenger, not the driver of the car that journeyed...

Using your infrastructure to support video (part 2): broadband video, Internet Protocol Television, and other entertainment applications can run on high-performance twisted-pair cabling.(design)
February 1, 2009... Broadband video refers to a class of applications that transmit a wide range of radio frequencies (RF)--typically, up to 900 MHz--or channels, over 75-[OMEGA] coaxial cabling. Examples of broadband video services are: * Cable television,...

An intelligent evolution of bandwidth metrics: surpassing previous measurement methods, calculated effective modal bandwidth (EMBc) utilizes the fiber's DMD profile and the characteristics of the VCSEL light source to help accurately certify OM3 performance.(technology 1)
February 1, 2009... Advances in technology have historically presented challenges and spurred innovation in metrology. For example, high-performance engines typically have very tight tolerances for clearances and other physical attributes. The laboratory concept...

Meeting reach objectives for 40/100-GbE channels: these ultra-high-speed transmissions will mandate shorter optical link lengths and require low insertion-loss performance.(technology 2)
February 1, 2009... The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE; www.ieee.org) is developing standard 802.3ba that will support data rates for next-generation 40- and 100-Gbit/sec Ether net networks. In short-reach applications, such as data...

Passive cooling solution reduces energy expenses: CDW's new data center in Wisconsin houses cabinets that also provide flexibility and scalability.(data center)(Cover story)(Company overview)
February 1, 2009... CDW Corporation (www.cdw.com) is a leading provider of technology solutions, including unified communications, security, remote managed services, information worker solutions, and virtualization and optimization. The company's high-tech data...

IP-based video close to standardization: two separate industry groups are working on specifications aimed at interoperability.(security)
February 1, 2009... As surveillance-style video technology has migrated from analog to Internet Protocol (IP) or digital format, the application has become generally recognized as a network device. With that growing recognition has come a recurring question for...

Data center patch system incorporates 1728 fibers in 4U.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(LightWave Manufacturing & Services LLC )(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... LightWave Manufacturing & Services LLC (www.mtp-solutions.com) has launched the Chameleon high-density fiber-optic patching system, which the company says exceeds traditional fiber patching densities by a factor of six. The company...

CCCA cautions: don't always believe the jacket.(INDUSTRY spotlight)(Communications Cable and Connectivity Association )
February 1, 2009... The Communications Cable and Connectivity Association (CCCA; www.cccassoc.org) recently released details of an investigation it conducted into the fire-safety performance of cables from a number of offshore manufacturers. The association did...

Emerson enhances Liebert CRAC unit with chilled water-based system.(INDUSTRY spotlight)
February 1, 2009... Emerson Network Power's (www.liebert.com) Liebert CW is a chilled water-based computer room air conditioning unit (CRAC) designed to offer improved energy savings within large data centers. The Liebert CW is a precision cooling system available...

New York, NY--the IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc) has announced the results for the first IEEE Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies (IEEE WCET) Certification Program examination, held last fall.(Short runs ...)(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Communications Society)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... NEW YORK, NY -- The IEEE Communications Society (IEEE ComSoc) has announced the results for the first IEEE Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies (IEEE WCET) Certification Program examination, held last fall. According to Professional...

JDSU.(Short runs ...)(Thomas Waechter promoted as president and chief executive officer )(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... MILPITAS, CA -- Thomas Waechter has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of test and measurement solutions provider JDSU (www.jdsu.com). Having most recently served as president of JDSU's Communications Test and Measurement...

Pleasanton, CA--wireless network equipment and management systems developer Trapeze Networks (www.trapezenetworks.com) has acquired WLAN location systems provider Newbury Networks.(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... PLEASANTON, CA -- Wireless network equipment and management systems developer Trapeze Networks (www.trapezenetworks.com) has acquired WLAN location systems provider Newbury Networks. The acquisition is seen as enabling Trapeze to offer a...

Hickory, NC--Corning Cable Systems' (www.corningcablesystems.com) cable facility here has become the first business in Catawba County to be named an Environmental Steward by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR).(Short runs ...)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... HICKORY, NC -- Corning Cable Systems' (www.corningcablesystems.com) cable facility here has become the first business in Catawba County to be named an Environmental Steward by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources...

Two network testers.(New Products)(AFL Telecommunications Inc.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... The M650 full-featured, compact QUAD OTDR has an integrated visual light source and optical power meter with large transflective touch screen display, suitable for both indoor and outdoor operation. With short dead zone and intermediate range...

Small business cameras.(New Products)(Axis Communications Inc.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... AXIS M10, a series of small "smart" network cameras, are designed for securing small businesses, boutiques, restaurants, hotels and residences. All three models (M1011, M1011-W, and M1031-W) are designed to provide excellent video quality at 30...

Cabling for MDU.(New Products)(Draka USA Corp.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... ezINTERCONNECT optical fiber cables are designed for FTTH MDU applications. These ruggedized indoor cables, available in standard and heavy-duty designs, feature BendBright-XS bend-insensitive singlemode optical fiber, an all-glass fiber...

HDMI connector.(New Products)(ICC Inc.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... This high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector is a feed-through female-to-female modular device. It has 99.99% oxygen-free copper conductors, 24k gold-plated connectors, and copper foil shield for EMI/RFI rejection. According to...

Power cables team with low voltage.(New Products)(Isotec Inc.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... SIMTRA power cables feature patented, ferrite-barrier technology that allows them to be distributed and installed in the same conduit or in parallel locations with low-voltage audio, video, or network cables. To eliminate the need for separate...

Bulk connector packaging.(New Products)(Leviton Manufacturing Company Inc.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... GreenPack bulk connector packaging is designed as a contractor- and earth-friendly solution to speed large network infrastructure installations and reduce jobsite waste. GreenPack holds 24 connectors in individual, clear pockets. Connectors can...

Vertical cable manager.(New Products)(Molex Inc. Molex Premise Networks Div.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Vertical Cable Rack Manager is used in conjunction with the company's 19-inch open bay rack, and is designed for data centers, server rooms, and other high-density installations. The unit is designed to support bundled patch cords, moving them...

Rack-mount enclosure.(New Products)(Panduit Corp.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... OPTICOM FRME-U series fiber rackmount enclosures are designed to provide a flexible system for managing fiber terminations, connections, and patching in all types of telecommunications room and work area applications. The enclosures combine...

MDU connectivity.(New Products)(Prysmian)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... To complement the launch of CasaLight Xtreme fiber and the Verticasa MDU cabling system in North America, Prysmian has introduced a range of connectivity accessories designed for North American MDU applications. Collectively, these MDU...

Transparent SC adapter.(New Products)(Senko Advanced Components)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... This transparent adapter design offers providers and installers a way to locate half-latched or unlatched connectors. The clear adapters let you spot the problem area by sight or by creating a laser light path with a LED. Once the break in the...

Data center PDUs.(New Products)(Wiremold Co.)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... Power Commander Plus Power Distribution Units are designed to provide high-density power distribution for data center equipment racks, cabinets, and enclosures. Units include: Single-phase, 50 Amp, 120-volt output; 3-phase, 60 Amp, 120-volt...

Compact UPS units.(New Products)(Hewlett-Packard Co. introduces uninterruptible power supplies)(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... These Tower UPS units (T750 G2, TI000 G3, and T1500 G3) are designed for small-to-medium businesses, remote offices, and retail environments needing power protection in a compact tower design. The units protect equipment and critical data...