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10GBASE-T: The Future of 10Gb/s Ethernet [INFOGRAPHIC]
In this Infographic, we look at key points in the timeline of 10Gb/s copper cabling and the 10GBASE-T application standard. From early cabling options to current and future developments, it shows 10GBASE-T and twisted-pair copper cabling’s projected rise to 10Gb/s … Continue reading
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New Mission Critical Article Looks at Structured Cabling Vs. Point-to-Point in the Data Center
Carrie Higbie’s expertise is getting around. She’s been all over the world, helping data center pros get a more balanced handle on the current debate between point-to-point cabling and structured cabling. This time, Carrie has written a piece for Mission … Continue reading
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Contractor Pitstop: Free XLR8 Mechanical Splice Fiber Termination Kit
Siemon wants cabling contractors to see firsthand how the innovative XLR8™ mechanical splice system can improve LC and SC fiber termination times and performance consistency. So, for a limited time, Siemon is offering a free XLR8 tool kit with the purchase … Continue reading
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POL (Passive Optical LAN) Technology – Where it Fits and Where it Doesn’t (BICSI News Article)
If you have ever had questions as to when it is advantageous to go with POL, Valerie Maguire’s article in BICSI News can provide answers. Check it out here: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/bicsi/news_20120304/#/42
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New Article: 10GBase-T equipment availability and the future of copper media
Cabling Installation and Maintenance Magazine has just published an interesting article on 10GBASE-T and twisted pair copper cabling in their March issue. Written by Ron Cates of PLX (a leading 10Gb/s PHY developer) and Siemon’s Val Maguire, it gives a solid overview … Continue reading
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Contractor Pitstop – New Contractor Pricing and Value Pack Options for Siemon Category 6 Outlets
Siemon offers new contractor pricing levels on its popular category 6 UTP MAX™ outlets. With this new pricing program, contractors and installers can get Siemon’s high performance, US-made MAX 6 outlets at pricing levels that compete with low-cost, minimally compliant … Continue reading
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A Bright Future for 10GBASE-T and Copper Cabling
Check out this cover article from Processor Magazine, written with input from Siemon. It gives an overview of the latest 10GBASE-T active equipment technology advancements and how they indicate a strong future for twisted pair copper cabling. Focusing on drastically … Continue reading
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ISO/IEC Initiates 40 GBit/s Copper Cabling Project
A New Work Item Proposal (NWIP) to develop requirements for balanced twisted-pair cabling capable of supporting 40 GBit/s data transmission was initiated by ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 25/WG 3 in October, 2011 at the Working Group’s Melbourne, Australia meeting. This proposal affirms the international … Continue reading
Cisco releases new data center switch
Cisco announced new switches for the data center. For those that wonder when the newer models are coming out that support 10GBASE-T, check out the video on our website. In the meantime, here is a link to the new switch … Continue reading
Growth in Usage of Data Center Service Providers
It doesn’t seem that long ago that there was a sort of phobia behind outsourcing your data center to service provider. Many IT users believed you needed to be close to your servers. That perception has changed, even more rapidly than … Continue reading







