Network Communications News (NCN) May 2016 | Page 3

CONTENTS Contents THE UK’S NUMBER ONE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE MAGAZINE May 2016 Under observation Networking The European Gravitational Observatory Reality star May 2016 Are data centres the key to the virtual world? Cop on PLUS: The future of copper cabling Industry news and views • Avoiding downtime • Selecting the right rack • The latest products 01 Cover.indd 1 20/04/2016 14:21 Editor: Michael Crane 01353 616117 | [email protected] Assistant Editor: Russell Drury 01353 616105 | [email protected] Editorial Assistant: Tim Mason 01353 616112 | [email protected] Designer: Jon Appleton 01353 616114 | [email protected] Advertisement Manager: Francesca Brisk 01634 673163 | [email protected] 5 Editorial Grand designs 6 Industry News The latest news, partnerships, training news, comment, approvals and forthcoming events in the network infrastructure industry. 10 Talking Point Greg McCulloch of Aegis Data asks if data centres can help drive the virtual reality revolution. 12 On the case Who is putting what in where. 15 Project Focus Michael Crane talks to Brand-Rex about its work at The European Gravitational Observatory. 18 Choosing the right rack Clive Partridge of Rittal looks at some of the key points to consider when selecting IT racks. 20 Power testing Paul Brickman of Crestchic looks at why loadbanks are becoming increasingly popular in the data centre sector. 34 Essential Selection The latest products available to installers and end users. Head of Production/Circulation: Sam Broad Special feature: Copper cabling systems 01634 673163 | [email protected] 23 Successful copper networks 01634 673163 | [email protected] Matthias Gerber of Reichle & De Massari explains that copper networks are about more than raw materials. 26 Enterprise and data centre cabling with 28-AWG Michael Adams of Panduit looks at the advantages of using 28-AWG cabling. 28 The future of copper Nick Beer of Dynamode offers an assessment of the copper cabling market – past, present and future. 31 Copper cabling systems round up Managing Director: David Kitchener Publishing Director: Alan Goodes 01634 673163 | [email protected] Accounts: Emily O’Donnell 01634 673163 | [email protected] ABC membership approved, pending first audit. The editor and publishers do not necessarily agree with the views expressed by contributors nor do they accept responsibility for any errors in the transmission of the subject matter in this publication. In all matters the editor’s decision is final. Editorial contributions to NCN are welcomed, and the editor reserves the right to alter or abridge text prior to publication. © Copyright 2016. All rights reserved. Printed by Pensord Tram Road, Pontllanfraith Blackwood, NP12 2YA A round up of the copper cabling products and services available to installers and end users. 36 Know How Paul Bonner at HardwareServices looks at how a sandbox environment can be used to assist the delivery of a smooth network deployment. Head office & Accounts: Suite 14, 6-8 Revenge Road, Lordswood, Kent ME5 8UD T: [phone] | F: [phone] Editorial Office: Alexander House, 38 Forehill, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF T: [phone] | F: [phone] 03 Contents.indd 3 21/04/2016 17:09