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Siemon ’ s new lighter coloured cabinet solutions
Siemon has announced that its cabinet solutions and accessories are now available in white and light grey , improving visibility and delivering a clean , modern look for today ’ s data centres and telecommunications spaces .
In addition to existing black ( RAL 9011 ), Siemon ’ s VersaPOD , V800 , V600 and wall-mount cabinets are now available in white ( RAL 9003 ) and light grey ( RAL 7035 ). Cabinet accessories are also available in white and light grey to ensure a seamless look throughout the cabinets , including VersaPOD zero-U and end-ofrow panels , cable managers , blanking panels and PDU mounting brackets . Vertical patch panels , cable trays , cable managers and brush guards used with V800 and V600 cabinets also come in a white or grey , as well as common cabinet accessories including equipment shelves , filler panels , exhaust chimneys , lid dividers , casters and mounting rails .
Lighter coloured cabinets are becoming a trend in data centres due to their clean , modern look . They also reflect up to 75 % more light than black cabinets for overall improved visibility , making critical network connections and equipment easier to see in dim lighting conditions . With improved visibility , lighting energy within these networking spaces may be reduced for potential operational cost savings . Lighter coloured cabinets are also less prone to visible scratches , and they blend well into surrounding décor . n
FM45 brings freedom to the construction site
R & M is extending its range of field-mountable FM45 network connectors . The FM45 comes as a straight or angled version for Cat . 5e connections , as well as a shielded version with metal housing . For high-performance connections of the category Cat . 6A , R & M offers shielded and unshielded types in an angled or straight form . There is also a variant with an outer housing for protection class IP67 for industrial applications .
Standard-compliant connections can be established anywhere without any special tools with the FM45 . Connection termination just takes a minute and conductors no longer need to be stripped . When pressing the wiring cover closed , contact is made by means of IDCs . The tin-coated R & M IDCs guarantee gas-tight , vibration-resistant and corrosion-protected wiring of stranded and solid cable with tensile strength and long-term stability .
The FM45 enables data transmission up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet . Its specifications and attenuation values surpass the parameters defined in the standard . The Cat . 6A type is used to install Class EA channels in accordance with the ISO / IEC 11801 standard . It also supports the deployment of Power over Ethernet to 4PPoE . The FM45 additionally allows a combined A and B wiring of the cables . As an option , you can attach coloured coding elements or IP protection sleeves .
The FM45 is ideal when existing buildings are to be converted into smart ones . In addition to old installations , new network cables and RJ45 jacks have to be installed . The FM45 can lead to fast solutions in these cases . Installers have the flexibility to decide on site how the cable is to be laid , where it is to be cut , and also where the connector is to be placed . They can react to customers ’ requirements , changes of plan as well as surprises without any wastage . n
World-first 100G quantum-safe transport over 2,800km
ADVA has announced a world-first showcase of 100Gbit / s quantum-safe optical communication over a long-haul network . The unique joint demo with some of Europe ’ s leading national research and education networks ( NRENs ) highlights how highspeed , secure connectivity with robust protection even against large-scale quantum computer attacks is possible over deployed operational infrastructure .
Companies and institutions requiring long-term security of critical information will be particularly interested in the breakthrough technology , as it offers a seamless solution for safeguarding today ’ s sensitive data against future quantum-enabled decryption . The trial link stretched 2,800km between Poznan , Poland , and Trondheim , Norway .
“ What we ’ ve accomplished here is of enormous significance to any organization transporting large volumes of sensitive and valuable data . Alongside our NREN partners , we ’ re proving how quantum-safe site-to-site connectivity can be achieved using our FSP 3000 optical transport technology with Connect- Guard ( TM ) AES encryption and a post-quantum key exchange algorithm . And by showcasing the solution in a very realistic scenario , we ’ re underlining how network operators can offer long-term security to their customers right now ,” said Jörg-Peter Elbers , SVP , advanced technology , ADVA .
“ The appeal of post-quantum cryptography compared to quantum key distribution is that it offers a straightforward , seamless transition from current key exchange protocols . As a digital method , it is independent on the physical layer , making it easily deployable also over long-haul and multi-operator links . Both methods can be used in combination . n
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