Networking

Quick take On paper, copper is simple. In real racks, it's not. The difference between DAC, ACC, AEC, and AOC usually shows up after you bundle cables, route tight bends behind ports, and push sustained traffic-not at link-up. DAC is stil...

Introduction By 2026, data center and cloud network architectures are under intense pressure: 40G and 100G are mainstream, 200G and 400G are being rapidly deployed, and 800G is appearing in cutting-edge AI and hyperscale environments. At the same time, port density, power consumption, ...

Intro Multimode fiber (MMF) continues to play a critical role in today's high-bandwidth, short-range optical networks. While single-mode fiber (SMF) dominates long-distance and carrier-grade infrastructure, multimode fiber remains the most cost-efficient and practical choice for enterp...

IntroductionIn high-speed networking, every meter of cabling matters. Data centers, HPC clusters, and enterprise fabrics need short-reach, low-latency, and cost-effective connections. That’s where Direct Attach Copper (DAC) twinax cables come in.DACs are simple, pre-terminated copper cable assemblies with fixed tran...

IntroductionFiber cabling has become the nervous system of modern data centers and telecom networks. As traffic surges to 100G, 400G, and even 800G, single-fiber connectors like LC or SC struggle to keep up with density requirements. Imagine managing thousands of single-core jumpers in one row, it quickly turns into...

IntroductionTen-gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) continues to be one of the most widely deployed speeds in data centers and enterprise networks. It strikes a balance between performance, cost, and maturity, making it an attractive option for servers, storage, and switches. But the choice of cable for 10G links is critical.O...

IntroductionIn modern data centers and enterprise networks, Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) cables are everywhere. They connect servers, switches, and storage at speeds from 40G to 400G and beyond. Thanks to their four-lane parallel architecture, QSFP cables combine high bandwidth with compact design, helpin...

Introduction: why fiber patch cables matter?In a modern data center, every high-speed optical link depends on the right fiber patch cable. These short fiber optic cords connect transceivers, switches, patch panels, and servers. Without them, even the best optical modules and switches cannot deliver performance.As da...

Introduction: Why talk about AOCs?As data center speeds grow from 10G → 25G → 100G → 400G → 800G, the choices for server-to-switch interconnects become more complex. Today, IT teams typically pick between three options: DAC (Direct Attach Copper) – cheapest, short-distance. AOC (Active Optical Cabl...

IntroductionIn today’s high-speed data centers and enterprise networks, choosing the right cable is critical. While fiber optics get most of the attention, Twinaxial cables (Twinax), especially in the form of Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables remain one of the most cost-effective and reliable solutions for short-dis...