Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 42 | Page 63

INTELLIGENT BRANDS // Cabling Nexans simplifies data centre network monitoring ///////////////////////////// Nexans launches its new LANsense Automated Infrastructure Management (AIM) solution for port to outlet network monitoring and optimisation. ENSPACE solution increases the number of connections in 1U by 50%. ENSPACE panels come with three individual sliding trays per ‘U’ allowing 144 LC connections in 1U and up to 576 connections in a 4U. A Nexans’ Slimflex Category 6A solution saves up to 50% space in data centre installations. This new copper range consists of a 48-port panel, Slimflex cords and Cat 6A connectors. Once installed the result is a neat and cleaned up high density installation. s new trends such as 5G and edge computing put more strain on data centres, the race for efficiency, reliability and scalability continues. To help data centres effectively address their physical layer-related challenges, Nexans has launched new cutting-edge solutions that include LANsense AIM software for network monitoring, LANmark ENSPACE high-density fibre solution and Slimflex Cat. 6A high- density copper solution. LANsense AIM: Get clear instructions from port to outlet LANsense monitors, manages and optimises network capacity remotely and more efficiently. Data centre managers can trace circuits end-to-end, flag disconnects, find available rack space and make sure redundant and load balancing circuits are connected. LANmark ENSPACE fibre: Make room for scalability In a modern data centre there is limited space for passive cabling. LANmark www.intelligentcio.com Slimflex Cat 6A Copper: Achieve double density in data centres For more than 50 years, Nexans flagship TITANEX cable range has been recognised as an industry- leading solution for all mobile and fixed installations in industrial environments, including data centres. The power cable is highly robust but flexible enough to cope with the restrictions of a data centre. It withstands high operating temperatures up to 90°C and has excellent mechanical resistance to impacts. TITANEX is easy to work with, even in large cross sections. The cable can comprise up to 36 cores, with 1 to 630 mm² cross section. Top: The LANmark ENSPACE high-density fibre solution Middle: The Nexans’ Slimflex Category 6A solution Bottom: Nexans’ flagship TITANEX cable range has been recognised as an industry- leading solution For more information about Nexans’ solutions for data centres visit www.nexans.co.uk/datacentres. n INTELLIGENTCIO 63