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If the data center does not have sufficient Failover

The near-insatiable global demand for energy, combined with failures to adequately invest in grid infrastructure and power generation, has increased the challenges facing the data center industry.

In addition, the push for net zero and operators’ promises to power data centers with renewable energy means that many now rely on energy-matching tools to deliver on their promises. That’s because using renewable energy 24/7 100% of the time requires sourcing power from different sources, including wind and solar, none of which can guarantee a constant supply. The time between the grid power outage and the handover of the IT load to the UPS is critical, and every millisecond counts Michael Akinla, business manager at Panduit.

Data center failures following outages demonstrate that when power fails unexpectedly and backup processes are insufficient, the results can be catastrophic. However, understanding the key variables and specific objectives for individual data center operators or customer needs will provide a clear decision-making process to prevent the organization from coming to a standstill due to a power outage.

Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are one of the key elements in any environment where uninterrupted power supply to electrical equipment, including IT equipment, is mission critical.

According to MarketWatch , between 2019 and 2025 the UPS market will grow to $13 billion , a CAGR of 3.98 percent. Even countries such as the United Kingdom, which have highly secure power grids, will experience occasional major power outages, such as the ‘national grid outage in 2019, or this one in London in March 2022 , caused by an electrical substation fire.

Reduce your time with Panduit’s RapidID

Reduce the time and cost of cable management documentation by up to 50 percent when implementing a new CED or needing to locate installed connectivity, or when replacing a network switch, thanks to the RapidID™ network mapping system.

Data center outages may happen, but they cost money! It is estimated that in the U.S. in the past year alone, 40 percent of data center outages cost between $100,000 and $1,000,000. RapidID uses pre-identified patch cords with unique barcodes to cut the installation hours required to complete a network mapping in half, and when less manpower is needed, the cost is lower.

See how RapidID works; download the infographic!

Reduce your time with Panduit’s RapidID

Reduce the time and cost of cable management documentation by up to 50 percent when implementing a new CED or needing to locate installed connectivity, or when replacing a network switch, thanks to the RapidID™ network mapping system.

Data center outages may happen, but they cost money! It is estimated that in the U.S. in the past year alone, 40 percent of data center outages cost between $100,000 and $1,000,000. RapidID uses pre-identified patch cords with unique barcodes to cut the installation hours required to complete a network mapping in half, and when less manpower is needed, the cost is lower.

See how RapidID works; download the infographic!

Sustainability and Fiber

With sustainability and environmental issues at the forefront, individuals and companies are doing what they can to limit their environmental impact and reduce their carbon footprint. Although many people are more aware of how their actions affect the environment, there are things we still take for granted or don’t think about. One of these areas is the wiring infrastructure.

Are you thinking of tearing out your old multi-mode fiber backbone and replacing it with single-mode fiber?

Think again. What will you do with the multimode fiber cabling you remove from your building? After you pull out the old multimode fiber, you might throw it away, along with the other waste and leftover materials created by the rip-and-replace project. All that multimode fiber will then end up in a landfill, and here’s the problem: No one knows how long multimode fiber will take to decompose. Some think it could take hundreds of years.

Recycling as an option

Can multimode optical fiber be recycled?
It depends on where the project is geographically located as it requires a specialized recycler. It is not as simple as throwing multimode fiber in the blue bin and expecting it to be recycled. The exact amount of recyclable cable depends on the composition of the cable. The cable sheathing and armor can be ground up and recycled, but what about the Kevlar® reinforcement wires? Although some of the multimode cable components can be recycled, not all of them can be.

When it comes to sustainability, ripping out the old multi-mode fiber and replacing it with single-mode fiber is not very sustainable.

The most sustainable approach

There is a sustainable alternative to tearing and replacing existing multimode fiber: OneMode™.

Panduit’s OneMode offering is a device that allows single-mode optical modules to be used with an existing multimode fiber backbone. OneMode works by shaping the single-mode laser light so that when it is launched into the multimode fiber backbone, it uses only the fundamental mode of the fiber. This means that the multimode fiber behaves as if it were a single-mode fiber. All the modal and chromatic dispersion limitations that exist with multimode fiber disappear.

Installation is quick and simple. OneMode deployment requires only access to the ends of the legacy multimode fiber. Fiber can be upgraded in a few hours with minimal disruption to operations. Because OneMode takes much less time than a rip-and-replace design, it is less expensive to deploy.

OneMode is the sustainable, environmentally friendly and economical way to upgrade your existing multi-mode fiber backbone.

Learn more about how this solution could work in your facility at www.panduit.com/onemode . Or contact your ASIT salesperson for more information.

If the data center does not have sufficient Failover

The near-insatiable global demand for energy, combined with failures to adequately invest in grid infrastructure and power generation, has increased the challenges facing the data center industry.

In addition, the push for net zero and operators’ promises to power data centers with renewable energy means that many now rely on energy-matching tools to deliver on their promises. That’s because using renewable energy 24/7 100% of the time requires sourcing power from different sources, including wind and solar, none of which can guarantee a constant supply. The time between the grid power outage and the handover of the IT load to the UPS is critical, and every millisecond counts Michael Akinla, business manager at Panduit.

Data center failures following outages demonstrate that when power fails unexpectedly and backup processes are insufficient, the results can be catastrophic. However, understanding the key variables and specific objectives for individual data center operators or customer needs will provide a clear decision-making process to prevent the organization from coming to a standstill due to a power outage.

Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are one of the key elements in any environment where uninterrupted power supply to electrical equipment, including IT equipment, is mission critical.

According to MarketWatch , between 2019 and 2025 the UPS market will grow to $13 billion , a CAGR of 3.98 percent. Even countries such as the United Kingdom, which have highly secure power grids, will experience occasional major power outages, such as the ‘national grid outage in 2019, or this one in London in March 2022 , caused by an electrical substation fire.

Sustainability and fiber

With sustainability and environmental issues at the forefront, individuals and companies are doing what they can to limit their environmental impact and reduce their carbon footprint. Although many people are more aware of how their actions affect the environment, there are things we still take for granted or don’t think about. One of these areas is the wiring infrastructure.

Are you thinking of tearing out your old multi-mode fiber backbone and replacing it with single-mode fiber?

Think again. What will you do with the multimode fiber cabling you remove from your building? After you pull out the old multimode fiber, you might throw it away, along with the other waste and leftover materials created by the rip-and-replace project. All that multimode fiber will then end up in a landfill, and here’s the problem: No one knows how long multimode fiber will take to decompose. Some think it could take hundreds of years.

Recycling as an option

Can multimode optical fiber be recycled?
It depends on where the project is geographically located as it requires a specialized recycler. It is not as simple as throwing multimode fiber in the blue bin and expecting it to be recycled. The exact amount of recyclable cable depends on the composition of the cable. The cable sheathing and armor can be ground up and recycled, but what about the Kevlar® reinforcement wires? Although some of the multimode cable components can be recycled, not all of them can be.

When it comes to sustainability, ripping out the old multi-mode fiber and replacing it with single-mode fiber is not very sustainable.

The most sustainable approach

There is a sustainable alternative to tearing and replacing existing multimode fiber: OneMode™.

Panduit’s OneMode offering is a device that allows single-mode optical modules to be used with an existing multimode fiber backbone. OneMode works by shaping the single-mode laser light so that when it is launched into the multimode fiber backbone, it uses only the fundamental mode of the fiber. This means that the multimode fiber behaves as if it were a single-mode fiber. All the modal and chromatic dispersion limitations that exist with multimode fiber disappear.

Installation is quick and simple. OneMode deployment requires only access to the ends of the legacy multimode fiber. Fiber can be upgraded in a few hours with minimal disruption to operations. Because OneMode takes much less time than a rip-and-replace design, it is less expensive to deploy.

OneMode is the sustainable, environmentally friendly and economical way to upgrade your existing multi-mode fiber backbone.

Learn more about how this solution could work in your facility at www.panduit.com/onemode . Or contact your ASIT salesperson for more information.

Reduce your time with Panduit’s RapidID

Reduce the time and cost of cable management documentation by up to 50 percent when implementing a new CED or needing to locate installed connectivity, or when replacing a network switch, thanks to the RapidID™ network mapping system.

Data center outages may happen, but they cost money! It is estimated that in the U.S. in the past year alone, 40 percent of data center outages cost between $100,000 and $1,000,000. RapidID uses pre-identified patch cords with unique barcodes to cut the installation hours required to complete a network mapping in half, and when less manpower is needed, the cost is lower.

See how RapidID works; download the infographic!