Common Physical-Layer Issues That Look Like Network Problems
Learn how to spot physical-layer issues that masquerade as network problems in the data center. Practical guidance on optics, fiber patching, cabling, and troubleshooting workflow.
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When Breakout AOC Cables Make Sense in High-Density Data Centers
Learn when breakout AOC cables simplify high-density data center cabling, where they add complexity, and how to decide based on density, reach, port use, and operations.
Passive DAC vs Active DAC: Which Fits Your Rack Design?
Compare passive DAC vs active DAC for rack design. Learn how reach, power, airflow, and serviceability should guide short-reach data center cable choices.
How to Build a Spares Strategy for Optical Transceivers and Cables
Learn how to build an optical transceiver spares strategy for data centers, including stocking tiers, standardization, cable readiness, and lifecycle planning.
Can You Reuse Existing Fiber for Higher-Speed Optics?
Learn when existing fiber can support 400G or 800G optics, what usually breaks margin, and what to verify before a data center upgrade.
MTP vs MPO for 400G and 800G Data Center Links
Compare MTP vs MPO for 400G and 800G data center links. Learn how connector type, fiber count, polarity, and loss budget affect high-speed cabling decisions.
How to Future-Proof Fiber Patching for 800G and Emerging 1.6T Networks
Learn how to future-proof fiber patching for 800G and emerging 1.6T networks by planning around fiber type, connector strategy, polarity, and loss.
Helping Customers Succeed with AI Networking: A Guide for Integrators
An enablement-focused guide for VARs and systems integrators delivering AI networking projects, covering architecture alignment, optics selection, risk control, and lifecycle support.
When to Move to 800G: A Decision Framework for AI Network Growth
Decide when to move from 400G to 800G with a practical framework for AI fabrics, workload growth, uplink design, and planning horizon.
