ADC KRONE is shipping FiberGuide, a suite of optical management systems originally designed to protect fibre cables in a telecom carrier environment.
The product segregates fibre cables from other cables and ensures correct bend-radius management at all times. It can be installed underfloor alongside copper data and power cables, where it can be fitted with lids to ensure the sensitive and fragile fibre patch cords and cables are never accidentally stood upon.
Another approach, where the fibre can be completely segregated is to run FiberGuide above the cabinet, as is usually done in the telecom carrier environment. This segregates the sensitive fibre away from the heavier underfloor cables, which eliminates the risk of them being accidentally damaged.
It also makes it far easier to run-in or re-route fibre jumpers when needed. Installing fibre overhead also aids cooling, the company said.
"In many data center environments, underfloor space is limited. Particularly where bulky Category 6A copper cabling is used, which takes up large volumes of space, air dams can be created, stopping cooling air reaching the areas where it is needed. Overhead FiberGuide installations remove the fibre cables from the floor space which can significantly reduce this problem. By helping to increase airflow below the floor, overhead FiberGude, can significantly reduce the amount of cooling needed, and cut the electrical power required for driving the cooling plant," the company said.