Reacting to the increasing transmission rates that data center networks must support, CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) has introduced Propel, a line of panels, adapter packs, modules, and cable assemblies. The line is based on a Multifiber Push-On (MPO) 16-fiber platform that the company asserts is an industry first.
The company says that 16-fiber cabling has become necessary to support emerging 400-Gbps and 800-Gbps data rates as well as future 1.6-Tbps transmission. The Propel line includes modules available in four interchangeable sizes with matching cable constructions to enable scalability. All Propel components offer ultra-low loss, CommScope says, and have a specific QR code for performance tracking and online instructions. They also are backed by the company’s SYSTIMAX Application Assurance Warranty.
The Propel platform comprises:
- Panels: 1U, 2U, 4U
- Adapter Packs: LC, SN, MPO
- Modules: Single-mode and multimode with 8,12, 16, or 24 fibers
- Cable Assemblies: MPO8, 12, 16, and 24; SN and LC Uniboot.
“Over the past few years, we have witnessed extraordinary technical advances and a rise in computing devices that connect to the real world. Data centers are key assets in the data-driven economy and it’s critical that the industry pay attention to energy usage and space requirements as we move toward terabit speeds,” commented John Schmidt, senior vice president, CommScope’s building and data center business. “CommScope’s Propel solution was engineered to ensure data center operators can maximize existing infrastructure investments while preparing for future applications in a smarter and more efficient manner.”
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