ADVANTAGES OF A MESH MODULE IN THE MDA
channels via an MPO-to-LC module.
This greatly improves the MDA
cabling structure by eliminating
massive LC-to-LC patch fields and
can be of great value for the user,
as shown in Table 2.
BLOCKCHAIN
Once the proper infrastructure is in
place to support the growing amount
of data traffic, data centers can better
secure that data. Blockchains have
become popular solutions through recent examples like
Bitcoin and Ethereum, but they are not limited to the
financial sector. The technology is a sort of external
ledger. Its cryptographic method can distribute data
across multiple computers, which makes it more difficult
to hack.
One major characteristic of blockchain is its tendency
toward a “shared community” where private users can
rent out extra space on their hard drives for other users
to store data. This, however, does not eliminate the
potential for commercial interest. Data centers that
implement the technology can provide clients with
an even more secure storage method for
sensitive information.
CONCLUSION
Data center network infrastructures are going
through major transformations to meet the demand
of continuously growing data traffic and the need
to securely store sensitive information. At the same
time, they must support the Internet of Things, 5G
networks, and billions of new devices, while continuing
to supply the increasing speed and scale required for
this interconnection.
Data centers are changing, not just on an architectural
level, but on a physical one as well. There are more and
more multi-fiber connections providing high-density
connections. The 10 Gb/s interface is no longer
sufficient to support the bandwidth demands of the
data center.
As network bandwidth requirements for the data
center rise, the backbone of the data center network has
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Advantages Value
Density Save MDA distribution space by 75%
MPO connections Reduce number of jumpers in MDA by 75%
Link-loss Decrease link-loss by 10%
Cost Reduce installation cost by 45%
TABLE 2: Using a mesh module in the MDA can simplify complex cabling,
reduce costs and save rack space.
been gradually upgraded from 10 Gb/s to 40 Gb/s, with
100 Gb/s deployments becoming the norm. By using
40 Gb/s broken down into 4 x 10 Gb/s now, or 100 Gb/s
as 4 x 25 Gb/s, the spine-and-leaf network architecture
will deliver an economical and efficient network
structure for the management of large data distribution.
Utilizing the mesh module to achieve a full fabric mesh
of the spine-and-leaf network supports the current
40 Gb/s or 100 Gb/s network, and it ensures the seamless
transition to future 400 Gb/s network capabilities as user
demand grows.
Data centers must evolve to meet the demand of higher
traffic and more devices while also securely prioritizing
storage of users’ sensitive data. By transforming their
architecture and adopting a blockchain strategy,
they can take the next step to a completely
connected society.
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: Anthony Robinson, RCDD,
CDCDP, CNIDP, is the marketing applications manager
for Global Data Centers at Corning Optical Communications.
Bringing a wealth of commercial and technical experience,
he joined Corning in 2012 to develop and execute data center
strategies across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa).
He has worked in the ICT industry since 1995 in the distribution,
manufacturing, installation, and consulting sectors of the
market. Anthony has been a BICSI Registered Communications
Distribution Designer (RCDD) since 2001, a Certified
Data Centre Design Professional (CDCDP) since 2011,
and a Certified Network Installation Design Professional
(CNIDP) since 2015. Anthony can be reach at
robinsonam@corning.com.
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