CommScope introduced Propel, a high-speed fiber platform
designed to help data center managers respond to the exponential increase in
demand they are experiencing for computing power. This new technology
facilitates the migration to Terabit speeds, by providing reliable connectivity
and a robust network infrastructure that aligns with rapidly emerging data
center applications, enabling faster, more efficient access to data.
Data center demands have soared as workers, students, nurses,
businesses, local communities and government agencies have moved to cloud
computing, streaming services and AI applications. The industry continues to
respond to an increase in economic life online by building new data centers and
investing in ways to dramatically increase data center capacity.
"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," said 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."
Next Evolution of Data Center Connectivity
Propel facilitates the modernization of the network. Propel introduces
16-fiber cabling to support the fast growing 400 Gbps and 800 Gbps speeds, as
well as emerging 1.6 Tbps speeds. This enables leading edge network
architectures to deliver greater capacity to end devices with increased
efficiency, saving time and energy while also greatly reducing the cost per
gigabit.
Propel modules are available in four different interchangeable
sizes with matching cable constructions to easily scale applications with
system architectures. All components are ultra-low loss for optimal performance
and have a specific QR code for performance tracking and online instructions.
Backed by CommScope's industry leading SYSTIMAX Application
Assurance Warranty, Propel encompasses the industry's first Multifiber Push-On
(MPO) 16-fiber platform and includes the following:
Panels: 1U, 2U, 4U
Adapter Packs: LC, SN, MPO
Modules: Singlemode and Multi-mode: 8,12, 16 and 24 fibers
Cable Assemblies: MPO8, 12, 16 and 24; SN and LC Uniboot