CABLING BEST PRACTICE
CABLING
“ You have to plan out your cabling strategy for the next five-to-eight years , not just the next two ”
— Brad Smith , Director of Marketing , Nvidia
46 lie in the range they can cover , as well as their less bulky profile . While fibre optic cabling is still more expensive to install and maintain than copper cables , widespread use by the telecom and hyperscale data centre industries has driven the price down considerably in recent years .
In reality , both copper and fibre optic cabling solutions have a place in the modern data centre , and operators should examine carefully where each one fits within their overall cabling strategy .
CABLING BEST PRACTICE
The secret to a successful cabling strategy , according to Smith , is understanding the needs of your facility and appropriate preparation . “ You have
DECEMBER 2020