案件詳情
Highlights
- The enterprise data center integrates MDA (Main Distribution Area) and HDA (Horizontal Distribution Area) using NS high-density cabling architecture, improving space utilization and enabling compact cabling layouts that simplify future adjustments as business needs evolve.
- Network performance and reliability are improved through End-of-Row (EOR) cabling, which shortens connection distances, reducing signal loss and latency. Centralized patch panel management streamlines troubleshooting and maintenance, enhancing system uptime.
Key Stats
- 40% reduction in total connections and cabling volume, combined with a 50% increase in cabling density.
- 20% reduction in labor costs associated with maintenance and troubleshooting thanks to optimized cable routing and simplified infrastructure layout.
Overview
The telecom sector has experienced rapid evolution in data center cabling requirements due to increasing data consumption, rising network complexity, and accelerated digital transformation. Modern data centers must support larger data volumes, higher transmission speeds, and more demanding network configurations—necessitating innovative cabling solutions capable of handling high-density environments with both efficiency and scalability.
Our client, a small telecom company based in Vancouver, Canada, required a scalable data center cabling system that could support their future upgrades. Their traditional cabling infrastructure lacked the performance, density, and flexibility needed to meet growing operational and service-level demands. The new system needed to maximize space efficiency, simplify cable management, support optimal airflow, and minimize clutter, all within a compact and energy-efficient data center layout.
Challenges
In data centers with limited space, traditional low-density cabling creates cluttered environments and reduces operational efficiency. Sparse cable integration at individual points complicates management and troubleshooting, while dispersed layouts negatively impact airflow and cooling, resulting in higher operational costs. A high-density structured cabling solution is essential for overcoming these challenges.
The client also required a customized solution with strict delivery timelines. Traditional cabling components often lack flexibility, offer limited pre-deployment support, and are insufficient for fast, scalable expansion. Deploying new technologies or expanding network capacity would otherwise be complex and time-consuming. These limitations highlighted the need for an integrated, high-density cabling approach designed for modern telecom data centers.
Solutions
Network-Switch.com (NS) provided a comprehensive high-density structured cabling solution tailored to the client’s upgrade requirements.
1. High-Density MDA + HDA Integration
NS designed a unified cabling framework combining MDA and HDA distribution layers with:
- Ultra-slim NS Cat6 copper cables
- High-density NS MPO fiber assemblies
- Modular NS high-density cable management components
This architecture significantly increases cabling density, optimizes rack and room space, and enables rapid adjustments for future expansions and technology upgrades.
2. EOR Cabling to Reduce Distance and Improve Performance
By centralizing network equipment at the End of Row, NS shortened the cabling distance between servers and switches, delivering benefits such as:
- Reduced signal loss and lower latency
- Simplified cable routing and centralized patch panel management
- Lower cabling workload and reduced material costs
- Higher scalability for adding or replacing equipment
3. NS Integrated Copper and Fiber Cabling Solution
The NS small data center solution includes:
- High-density copper patch panels
- Pre-terminated Cat6 copper cable assemblies
- NS fiber enclosures, MPO cassettes, and adapter panels
These components ensure seamless coverage for all cabling zones and maintain operational efficiency with simplified maintenance workflows.
Results
With NS’s solution, the client significantly optimized data center space and resource usage. Cable redundancy and overall cabling complexity were dramatically reduced, resulting in lower operational costs. Network performance and reliability improved through shorter rack-to-rack cabling distances, minimizing signal loss and latency.
The new high-density structured cabling system also enhanced flexibility and scalability, enabling the client to accommodate future expansions, equipment upgrades, and evolving telecom service demands. The environment now supports efficient airflow, better equipment organization, and streamlined maintenance.
During the initial phase, NS’s professional engineering team provided real-time consultation to deliver a customized design aligned with the client’s needs. Pre-deploying cabling within each rack significantly reduced installation time, while abundant stock from regional warehouses ensured fast delivery and allowed the project to be completed ahead of schedule.