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Data Center
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High Performance Network Connectivity Solutions

Data center network cabling accounts for only 2 to 4% of all R&M knows that an optimized data center network is a mission
investments in data center projects. However, it is of crucial critical component of a business-oriented IT infrastructure strategy.
importance for the performance of networks. Between 40 and Experience shows that such a strategy is much more likely to
50% of all breakdowns can be traced to low quality connectivity succeed if the network is designed to anticipate growth and
and the poor physical networks that result from it. But what is greater significance is attached to bandwidth increase.
often forgotten is the fact that poor cabling could not only lead to
a complete breakdown of a link but also significantly reduce its Built on an understanding of the critical business and technology
performance by leading to a high number of frame losses. challenges of data center managers, R&M has established best of
breed physical network solutions for High Performance Network
At the same time, the transformation from legacy to cloud data Connectivity (HPNC). R&M HPNC solutions are a set of fiber,
centers is consistently elevating the cable’s importance. If a link to twisted-pair and twinax cabling technologies designed for our
a physical server does not deliver the required performance in terms customers’ bandwidth-demanding data center applications.
of latency, frame losses, and data throughput, this factor also affects
access to all the other virtual machines running on the server.
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Impact of R&M’s HPNC Solutions

Today, there are three types of traffic within a data center. The first R&M HPNC Solutions increase the data throughput and availability
one is the conventional application traffic which is steadily growing. of your network, while reducing its latency by minimizing frame
The second type is called inter-process communications. This kind loss. R&M is committed to delivering connectivity that exceeds
of traffic is driven by distributed systems used for virtualization and industry standards and yields more stability and security to your
cloud computing. And finally, there is storage traffic – shooting up networks – and peace of mind. Our Swiss approach to superior
due to the proliferation of networked storage. quality standards ensures reliable, uninterruptible operation to sat-
isfy the highest service levels. All components and solutions are
Each of these types of data traffic has a differing tolerance for frame thoroughly tested and examined before delivery.
loss, delay and jitter. Service Level Agreements dictate certain per-
formance criteria that have to be met. Most of them document That in turn means that fewer frames have to be retransmitted and
values such as network availability and mean time to recover, which the network obtains valuable bandwidth. Re-transmission means
can be easily verified. However, performance criteria for Ethernet the task a frame was supposed to take over is delayed. The delay
and Fibre Channel are more difficult to verify. A simple Ping com- time can entail costly competitive disadvantage for many customer
mand cannot precisely depict inquiries about performance, data segments such as trading business at banks, simulations of a re-
throughput, frame loss and service integrity. search data center or software as a service applications in a cloud.
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R&M High Performance Network Connectivity (HPNC)

as Complementary Fiber and Copper Solutions

What HPNC Solutions mean for the data center sector is best of DIRECT ATTACH COPPER CABLES
breed performance, a guaranteed future and a broad offering to Benefits: Lower costs than fiber, low power consumption, low
find the most suitable and cost efficient option. This is the real latency, optimized for top of rack, uses same ports
focus of our convincing cabling solutions. as fiber.

With R&M’s HPNC Solutions, you can deploy your fiber or twisted- Downside: Reach limited to 7 meters (passive)
pair networks with the largest possible flexibility as both media are Connectivity: SFP+
simultaneously supported by the HD Panel System. Applications: 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Converged Networks,
InfiniBand SDR/DDR/QDR
MULTIMODE FIBER OPTIC CABLING
Benefits: Low latency, longest distance support, best power TWISTED PAIR COPPER CABLING
consumption footprint, enables structured cabling Benefits: Lowest costs, second longest distance support,
approach and thus a great number of deployment backward compatibility, 10GBASE-T operates in low
options, including top of rack, end of row, middle of power mode on channels under 30 m, auto-negotia-
row, and inter-cabinet connectivity. tion and auto-selection of proper port speed, enables
structured cabling approach and thus a great number
Downside: Most expensive option. of deployment options, including top of rack, end of
Connectivity: LC duplex for SFP+, MTP® for QSFP+ row, middle of row, and inter-cabinet connectivity
Applications: 10/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet, 8/16 Gigabit Fibre
Channel, Converged Networks, Downside: Higher latency, higher power than other two options
InfiniBand SDR/DDR/QDR Connectivity: Cat. 6A RJ45 shielded and unshielded
Application: 10GBASE-T

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Fiber Optic Cabling Systems for 10, 40 and 100 Gigabit Applications

For some people it is just a mere detail behind sophisticated The fiber optic cabling system features the same performance and
technologies. For R&M, fiber optic HPNC infrastructures are a quality that continues to set R&M apart. With LC/MTP® modules
promise in high performance connectivity, superior quality stan- offering typical insertion loss of 0.3 dB, multiple connections in a
dards with high-end manufacturing processes, and guaranteed link are allowed when deploying an ISO/IEC 11801:2011 or TIA-
tested products. 568-C.0-compliant system. Due to changing business environ-
ments, data center requirements are constantly evolving. Thus, an
The R&M fiber optic cabling system is a comprehensive suite of optical network is not effective if it cannot deal with today’s as well
leading-edge optical components that empower your data center as the future’s requirements.
network to meet the next level of performance.
R&M’s high aims for product quality and comprehensive in-house
R&M thinks HD is not simply about the number of ports per rack testing ensure superior performance and smooth deployment of
unit. Rather, user-friendly cable management and a flexible modular- 10, 40 and 100 Gb Ethernet and 16 Gb Fibre Channel network
ity are the aspects that improve real-world network tasks. Modular capabilities, to make the physical network a leverage for your future
systems should exactly be this – modular. That is why R&M has business applications.
developed a patent pending polarity management method that yields
minimally disruptive migration paths to parallel optics applications.

Although, next-generation network architectures bring more agility

at reduced costs, they also leverage risk by bundling several VM
I/Os on less cabling. Product quality is outstandingly important and
ever since its foundation in 1964 R&M has been earning a reputa-
tion as global leader with its Swiss no-compromise approach to
quality control.

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Twisted Pair Copper Cabling Systems for Shielded 10GBASE-T Applications

The broad usage of 10GBASE-T will simplify data center infrastruc- AWG23 SHIELDED COPPER CABLING SYSTEM
tures. On the one hand it gives IT managers a far greater flexibility The AWG23 Shielded Copper Cabling System is designed for
in terms of network connectivity by allowing both intra-, and inter- 10GBASE-T channel lengths up to 100 meters. Employing R&M’s
rack connections for Top of Rack, Middle of Row, and End of Row award winning Category 6A module or the Category 6A connector, it
topologies. At the same time, it reflects the rapidly increasing achieves channel bandwidth performance above industry standard
bandwidth requirements of virtualized servers and storage sys- requirements. Furthermore, this system includes an automatic ter-
tems. 10GBASE-T is the most flexible 10G technology with the mination method for earthing the entire system for more consistent
lowest cost, and with the Category 6A RJ45 connector it is also EMC protection. The AWG23 Cabling System exceeds ISO 11801
backwards compatible with existing Gigabit Ethernet networks. Class EA and TIA-568-C.2 Category 6A standards, offering guaran-
teed headroom of 4 dB in NEXT over Cat 6A to ensure a fully func-
Within its HPNC solutions, R&M offers a customized solution for tioning and reliable system.
easy, preterminated cables enabling up to 40% faster installations
based on two shielded Category 6A cable systems: AWG26 SHIELDED COPPER CABLING SYSTEM
• AWG23 cable system for applications up to 100 meters Although the AWG26 Shielded Copper Cabling System supports
• AWG26 cable system for applications up to 55 meters channel distances of up to 55 meters, it especially targets data
centers that employ 10GBASE-T NICs in their low-power mode for
The system is reusable and can be moved and relocated as neces- up to 30 meter applications. R&M’s exceptionally thin 26 AWG
sary to accommodate moves, adds and changes. cable with 5.7 mm outer diameter requires 50% less space in
cable routing trays than standard Category 6A cables. Additionally,
they bring a 25 to 30% weight reduction and allow the operation
of short links with trunk cables as short as 2 meters.

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Direct Attach Twinax Cables

These cables are used for server-uplinks in top of rack (ToR) Additionally, DAC assemblies exhibit the same connector form
switching topologies. Passive direct attach cable (DAC) assemblies factor as their optical transceiver counterparts. This means that
represent a cost-efficient connectivity alternative to fiber, with a switches and servers that are equipped with SFP+ ports can
limited reach of 7 meters. Integrating SFP+ direct attach cable either employ DAC assemblies or optical transceivers and optical
assemblies into the physical network allows businesses to achieve fiber cables.
10G link performance without additional signal processing or
optical-electrical conversion providing a low power, low latency R&M’s SFP+ DAC assemblies feature:
server interconnect option for top of rack switching applications. • Available lengths: 0.5 m to 7 m – "A wider range than any
Consisting of paired small diameter, high-speed twinax cables with network vender offers"
factory-provided hot-pluggable SFP+ connectors, these cables • Superior performance assures data throughput
provide improved cable management and cost advantage. and minimal packet loss
• Robust, easy to use latching mechanism with excellent
mechanical feedback
• SFF-8431 compliant

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