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Introducing Netscale : a new approach to high density cabling
Expectations for IT system reliability are rising , whilst the need for performance and agility is also increasing . In reality , however , capacity plans often lack key information , introducing unnecessary risk into infrastructure managers ’ decision making . To ensure capacity and performance plans are based on clear , relevant and up-to-date information , R & M Netscale delivers the first ultra-high density fiber solution with integrated automated infrastructure management ( AIM )
With next generation storage and IP networks in mind , traditional high density solutions based on 72 ports per rack unit simply won ’ t suffice . Today ’ s data storage and management requires maximum port density in the smallest possible space .
However , the density increase such solutions bring can make capacity planning , cable tracking and fault finding difficult or impossible . As a result , infrastructure managers may be reluctant to introduce higher density . Yet this needn ’ t be a problem – if an innovative infrastructure automation approach is taken . After all , if engineers had only focused on improving candles , the light bulb wouldn ’ t have been invented …
By combining next-gen cable management and patch cord design with automated connectivity tracking , R & M Netscale Solutions deliver the world ’ s highest port density for 10 / 40 / 100G Ethernet and for Fibre Channel . Ultra high density makes it possible for example to
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Lower cost per port than existing platforms Smallest diameter uniboot patch cord minimizes the cabling bulk
67 % higher density than other legacy ultra high density solutions Maximize the number of physical servers in a rack 18 port LC duplex cassettes minimize cabling costs Easy MACs thanks to smart cable management in back and front
support a SAN director in just a single 1U housing . Software Defined Network ( SDN ) architectures can be planned more sensibly . Netscale ’ s innovative approach to slack-management mitigate cabling damage , reducing risk of downtime .
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Troubleshooting or making decisions regarding infrastructural changes based on incorrect , out-of-date or unreliable documentation is like walking a tightrope without a safety net . An AIM system is needed to automatically detect when
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Up to 80 RFID-monitored LC duplex / MTP ports per U 120 standard LC duplex / MTP ports per U Innovative rear-cabling manager makes connections easy , alleviating risks Everything monitored and administrated from a common software tool Entire infrastructure is represented in a consistent , up to date database Precise real-time information on DC ’ s state and future requirements
Automated infrastructure management
The ISO / IEC 18598 standard lists the benefits of AIM :
Intrinsic
Accurate documentation Asset management Capacity management Change management Incident management
Extrinsic
IT-related systems IP telephony management Network management and helpdesk support systems Information security Building Management Systems Energy and lighting management systems Configuration management database ( CMDB ) support
cords are inserted or removed and document cabling infrastructure and connected equipment . AIMs are increasingly being included in new standards from regulatory bodies . R & MinteliPhy automates tracking of network cabling , ensuring the data integrity of the documentation .
Data centres will need far more bandwidth than current infrastructure can provide . By designing high density infrastructure with the right kind of flexibility and reliability in mind , and making smart technology choices today , such bottlenecks can be solved and the changing role of data centres can be accommodated now and in the future .
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