High Density Fiber Patch Cables For Using In Data Center

Datacenter fiber optical transmission system requirements on the bandwidth show a high growth trend, while the use of a new generation of fiber optic and fiber optical modules can continue to explore the potential of optical network bandwidth. Since multi-mode fiber has a lower overall cost of active and passive, multimode fiber applications have an absolute advantage in the data center. The launch of OM4, a new category EIA/TIA492AAAD multimode fiber standard, provides a better transmission way for multi-mode fiber widely used in the future. Multimode fiber from OM1 to OM2, from OM3 cable, use VCSEL laser optimization technique to OM4 cable, the bandwidth is progressively enhanced, promoted by large growth requirements of online media and application in the cloud computing environment, this module is the ideal communication solution for data center, server farms, network switches, telecom switching centers and many other needs high-speed data transmission embedded applications, the system applications include data aggregation, backplane communications, proprietary protocol data transmission, and other high-density / high-bandwidth applications.

In the 40G/100G state port devices such as QSFP will be directly connected to the MTP/MPO connector, regardless if the fiber channel is connected by several fiber optic cables, or what type of connection the fiber is connected. 40G/100G of equipment and equipment ultimately channel connection need to form a special model so that the equipment transmitting end and the receiving end of the channel correspond to each other.

MPO / MTP high-density fiber pre-connection systems are currently mainly used in three areas: high-density data center environment applications, fiber-to-building applications, and inside connection applications between optical splitter, 40G, 100G QSFP SFP+, and other fiber optical transceiver devices. There are a series of high-density parallel optical connectivity products adaptable to modern data center fiber transmission, which are  OM3/OM4 MPO bundle, MPO Loopback, and QSFP Jumper.

MPO/MTP Fiber Cable is offered for various networking and device needs applications like 100 Gigabit modules. It uses a high-density multi-fiber connector system built around precision-molded MT ferrule. MPO/MTP fiber cable is available in UPC and APC finishes and supports both multimode and single-mode applications. Work with both VCSEL laser and LED sources, 10G OM3 OM4 MPO/MTP Cable provides 10-gigabit data transfer speeds in high bandwidth applications and is 5 times faster than standard 50um fiber cable. Multimode MPO/MTP Cable is the cable of choice for most common local fiber systems as the devices for multimode are far cheaper. Single-mode MPO/MTP Cable is primarily used for applications involving extensive distances. The MPO/MTP Trunk cable is designed for Data Center Applications. The single-mode and multimode MPO/MTP cables are round cables with an outer diameter of 3.0 mm or 4.5 mm. The connector the cable is terminated on is the so-called MPO/MTP connector.

Server virtualization and cloud computing development and the trend of network integration, bring greater demand for faster and more efficient data center networks. Currently, the 10G switch consists of 48 10G channels per line card, mainly limited by the SFP+ module form factor. To meet the higher bandwidth requirements, customers can use the higher-density QSFP+ ports developed by QSFP+ Jumper, and by increasing the per-channel rate and increasing port density to achieve customers’ high bandwidth requirements.

How To Test Ethernet Cable With Network Cable Tester




Whether installing new cable or troubleshooting existing cable, cable testing plays an important role in the process. But do you know the process of using cable tester to test Ethernet cable? First we should know the product of Ethernet cable and network cable tester clearly.

About Ethernet Cable


An Ethernet cable is one of the most popular forms of network cable used on wired networks. An Ethernet cable has eight wires that are arranged in four pairs. For current to flow correctly, the wire pairs must be connected in the proper order. Ethernet cables normally support one or more industry standards including Category 5 (CAT5) and Category 6 (CAT6).

Ethernet cables are physically manufactured in two basic forms called solid and stranded. Solid Ethernet cables tend to offer better performance and protection against electrical interference, while stranded cables are less prone to physical cracks and breaks making them more suitable for travelers and portable devices.

Computer networks use Ethernet cables to allow computers in the network to ��talk�� to each other. Ethernet cables connect network devices on local area networks such as PCs, modems, routers, switches and Fiber Optic Adapters. They transmit data using the Ethernet protocol.

About network Cable Tester

Basic network cable testers can test for simple connectivity issues but may not identify other problems that cause the cable to malfunction. Cabling may not work when it is near a source of interference or if the cable is too long. Intermittent faults may develop that do not show up when the cable is tested. Sometimes the problem is not sustained long enough to show up on the tester. Professional-level network cable testers may not only tell if an open circuit exists, but may identify where the break is located. Some also identify the gauge of wire used and can generate their own signal to test for interference.

When connected to an Ethernet cable, a network cable tester tells if the cable is capable of carrying an Ethernet signal. If the cable carries the signal, this indicates that all the circuits are closed, meaning that electric current can move unimpeded through the wires, and that there are no short circuits, or unwanted connections, in the wire. Network cable testers vary in complexity and price, but a basic tester consists of a source of electrical current, a measuring device that shows if the cable is good, and a connection between the two, usually the cable itself.

How to test Ethernet cable with Ethernet cable tester?

1.Reboot your modem/router. Unplug the power cord or hold down the reset button on your modem or router. Wait for 30 to 60 seconds then turn your modem/router back on.

2.Wait for your modem/router to re-establish a connection. Depending on your network hardware, it might take two to three minutes. If the problem persists, then try the network cable tester.

3.Turn on the network cable tester and plug one end of the cable into the "IN" Ethernet input on the network cable tester and the other end into the "OUT" input on the network cable tester.

4.Press the "Test" button on the network cable tester. The tester will send a signal across the Ethernet cable. If the signal gets from one end of the cable to the other, the tester will let you know if the test was successful, by displaying a green light, or unsuccessful, by displaying a red light.

5.Replace the Ethernet cable. If the test was unsuccessful, replace the bad Ethernet cable with a good one.

Follow the steps above, you generally know the error during installing new cables or troubleshooting existing cable. Correct it and finally have a smooth network.