Network-Passive
POE+ (IEEE 802.3at) powers network devices that require higher power
We all know about the POE Standard (IEEE 802.3af). It is used to provide electrical power along with data using the ethernet (cat x) cable that connects to the network device so that a separate power cable is not required to power the device. But, there are certain network devices that may require higher... »
What is an Intelligent Patch Panel & What are its advantages?
Intelligent patch panels make trouble-shooting physical connectivity issues easier and automates documentation of adds, movies and changes in the network. Let us look at what intelligent patch panels are, and their advantages in this article. »
You can use Optical Taps to monitor Fiber Cables/ Optical Network
Optical Taps are passive devices that enable one to monitor Optical fiber links to identify faults & help trouble shoot an Optical network. They are generally placed in-line (in-between) the two devices that are connected with an optical fiber cable. Let us learn more about Optical Taps, in this article. »
What is FTTH – Fiber To The Home & Advantages of P2P vs P2M/PON Architectures
Enterprise Fiber Networks seem to get the raw deal these days! Fiber To The Home (FTTH) can get Fiber Cable up to the Desk of a person accessing Internet at home & they can send and receive signals on the same fiber strand! Let us take a closer look at the two popular architectures... »
Universal Power Over Ethernet (UPoE) technology delivers up to 60W of Power per port
What is UPoE (Universal Power over Ethernet)? Power over Ethernet is a commonly used technology for powering IP phones, Access Points, IP Cameras, etc using just the data cables. So, data and power are transmitted through the same Cat 5/6/7 twisted pair cables eliminating the need for a separate electrical network. The Universal Power... »
Why not use Bend Insensitive (BI) Fiber Cables for enterprise applications?
With Fiber To The Home (FTTH/x) becoming a popular method to access high speed broadband connections, Bend Insensitive (BI) Fibers are being commonly used for the FTTH/x access networks. Basically, Bend Insensitive Fiber Cables can perform well even if they are bent beyond their recommended bend-radius, during the installation/ maintenance. But why not use... »
What you need to know about Optical Fiber Splicing
Optical Fiber Networks have become very common, and form the backbone of many enterprise networks. In fact, even your home might soon get a direct optical fiber link through FTTH. So, it is important to have an idea about two of the common methods used to join optical fiber cables - Mechanical Splicing &... »
Basic Info on Network Racks – Wall Mounted, Floor Standing & Accessories
In this article, let us look at some basic information about a network rack - we'll see what a network rack is and why it is required, the two types of network racks - wall mounted and floor standing, and a short note on the various accessories that might be useful with a network... »
You can use an OTDR Tester to identify Optical Fiber Cabling faults
If you use optical fiber cables for network connectivity, you ought to know about OTDR Tester! In this article, let us see what an OTDR tester is, why use OTDR testers & some key functionalities, capabilities and parameters about OTDR - Optical Time Domain Reflectometer. »
Advantages and Limitations of Optical Fiber Cable/ Communication
An overview of Optical Fiber Cables/ Communication is given in the above Infographics. You can find a more in-depth technical information about OFC here. There is also a nice flash presentation outlining the basics of Optical Fiber Cables/ Communications here. What you can expect to read in this article though, are the advantages and... »
