Data Centers | The Latest In Physical Networks

A precision network infrastructure is essential for adapting to new technologies, supporting critical systems and doing so at a cost value that works. Although a logical cabling plan satisfied yesterday’s networking needs, today’s physical-infrastructure requirements are a necessity.

Given enterprise dependencies on high-end structured data cabling, it’s not a service or product companies want to skimp on. Key success factors are:

Fiber-optic cabling across server racks and storage arrays that are designed to handle more density and yet reduce cable pathways for improved air flow
Input and output convergence at the top of the rack to help simplify data cabling and offer more design flexibility
Accommodation of higher-density connectivity and higher-capacity cable management for better performance and protected cabling environments

Structured data cabling is an essential component of network virtualization, whereby clients can easily create or overlay new virtual networks on an existing network topology. By planning IT services in a virtualized data center, the data cabling can be designed for maximum efficiency in every way, from electricity to capacity.

With shared storage, web servers commonly connect to a network using a Fibre Channel, iSCSI, SAN or NAS file system. Robust cabling is required for uptime and to support many virtual networks for routing and forwarding using simple network cabling links. Given the popularity of virtualization for modern IT infrastructure, the foundation in structured cabling is a critical component to business operations.

Whether you’re moving to a cloud data center or you’re embarking on a new B2B opportunity as a managed-services provider, efficiency, cost-conscious solutions, performance and scalability are important considerations, and a well-planned structured data-cabling infrastructure is one clear way to strengthen the networking environment in preparation for change. Call LayrOne today to help jump start your implementation.