FS 40G MTP® High-density Solution Between EoR and ToR

Enterprise data includes customer information, product research and development data, supply chain information, and so on. Ensuring those critical data security is a top priority in enterprise management, since it may be an inestimable loss once the data leaks or fails. Code42 Software Inc is an American software company specializing in developing data backup software and service suites, providing customers with data protection and data risk management solutions to enhance enterprise data security.

Currently, due to business expansion, the client needs to add 40G links at the Leaf network layer to handle large data transfers. They plan to connect all Leaf switches to the Spine switches to effectively distribute traffic, prevent bottlenecks, and optimize resource utilization. The client also wants clear and easily manageable cabling between the EoR and ToR, supporting future growth needs.

The client requires to use MTP® cables to complete connections between different cabinets at the EoR (End of Row) and ToR (Top of Rack) as well as within the two cabinets. However, the client is a data protection company focused on software and data management, not on the design of the physical layer of the network. Therefore, they may confused about how to ensure the correct polarity and connector type (male/female) of the MTP® connections throughout the 40G transmission cabling system.

Additionally, the client expects to implement a neat and easily manageable cabling solution. Given the numerous connection endpoints (up to 96 connections within a cabinet) and the involvement of cabling between cabinets and within cabinets, designing a cabling solution that fits the current network is also a challenge for the client. Furthermore, the client hopes that the solution will support future expansion.

The client learned that FS has extensive practical experience in fiber optic cabling solutions, particularly enterprise cabling, which can serve as a valuable reference. In addition, FS's global supply chain layout ensures reliable product delivery. Therefore, the client fully trusts FS and collaborates with them to complete this project.

The client adopts FS's recommendation to use 8 customized 144 fibers MTP® (12x MTP®-12) OM4 trunk, Type B, to connect EoR and ToR. These trunk cables feature a double-jacket design, providing better pressure resistance, extra protection for cabinet-to-cabinet connections, and reducing wear. The custom lengths help prevent excessive pressure on connectors and ports, which can occur when cables are too long and need to be bent or coiled, thus maintaining connection integrity and extending equipment lifespan.

The client uses MTP®-12 OM4, Type B jumpers for EoR and ToR cabinets' internal transmission, and each cabinet requires 96x MTP®-12 jumpers. To better manage these cables, the client uses FHD® high-density cabling products. They install 2x 1U fiber enclosures with sliding drawers in each cabinet, and are fully equipped with 8x MTP®-12 fiber panels (key up to key down).

The client adopts FS's cabling plan that establishes Type B connections throughout the entire link. Method B allows for the use of the same type of components (MTP® fibers, Type B polarity and MTP® panels, key up to key down) throughout the process. Then the client has no concerns about flip cables to maintain polarity. This reduces installation complexity and simplifies future maintenance, enabling the client to complete the cabling installation more quickly.

The client selects different MTP® products tailored to their network connectivity needs. Custom MTP® trunks are more cost-effective, helping to build a more precise and efficient network, optimizing space, and reducing waste. Additionally, all MTP® cables use branded US Conec MTP® connectors and corning fibers. This provides the client with minimal insertion loss and high return loss, ensuring stable signal transmission across cabinets.

The high-density product combination of 1U FHD® enclosures and MTP® panels helped the client neatly and orderly deploy 96 MTP®-12 fibers within limited space. Moreover, the client can flexibly change the panel type (such as switching to higher-density MTP®-24 cassettes or LC panels) according to actual needs, making it easy to manage various connection requirements.