Use optical fiber to connect near edge data center
High bandwidth application services (mobile computing, high-definition video, cloud computing) may be affected by remote sensing from cities, and the Internet "edge" data center far away from the traditional hub can solve this problem. A large number of hot content and applications (such as Netflix) are cached on more intensive network "secondary" market servers. There are several things to consider when building an edge data center. The first thing to consider is space constraints. The cabling of the server is usually a fiber platform directly connected to the central network chassis. The fiber must be able to twist, move, add and change without causing loss of data quality. In addition, the network cabinet also needs a lot of switch space.
Meet the needs of the future data center
Edge networks may need to support several generations of hardware and bandwidth standards. For example, more than 100 ports per rack unit is critical for high density, so the traditional solution of 72 ports is far from enough. Ideally, all optical fibers should be transmitted directly from the server port to the ultra-high density platform, so up to 50% of optical fiber connections can be handled in traditional rooms. The number of optical cables is very large, but their processing method is the same as that of smaller cables. It is important that the terminal layout must be as simple as possible.
The "edge" or "access" switch is directly connected to the end user equipment, so the high density and low cost of ports are key. Adequate port capacity means lower maintenance costs. Users can simply design the equipment without requiring technicians to make changes in the central system.
Fiber optic cable management is key. IT personnel need to check carefully to ensure that the highest quality final product is used, such as the label and color code are consistent, pay attention to narrow tubes, and ensure that there is no fiber or cable bundle. Signal interference and crosstalk caused by poor cable management, damage and failure may lead to problems such as data transmission errors, performance degradation and downtime.
Tracking fiber status
Today, data centers typically cover an area of 1000 to 2500 square meters and have thousands of network ports. However, many network administrators use Excel forms, even paper, pencils, and other early ways to manage their physical infrastructure. Then, it is impossible to realize the expansion plan and risk analysis according to the regulations and full practice.
Fortunately, using automated asset management and tracking can make things easier. Use a dedicated solution to track and monitor all changes to the physical network, including switches, servers, and panels. Such a system can improve operational efficiency and promote the management of passive infrastructure. They provide the ability to map, manage, analyze, and plan cabling. Network cabinets can also include asset management, planned and unplanned changes, and alarms.
The integrated system records the cabling infrastructure and connected equipment, and automatically detects when cables are inserted or pulled out. The overall infrastructure represented by the latest database can be monitored and managed through software tools. This provides organizations with a real-time understanding of the current status and future needs of the data center.
