Siemon launches secure LC fibre optic adapter lock

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Siemon, a global leader in network infrastructure, has launched the LockIT™ LC optical fibre adapter lock.  Joining Siemon’s LockIT line of secure network connectivity, this new, tamper-proof adapter lock protects against unauthorised access to unused LC ports. The LockIT system is designed to provide physical layer security without adding complexity or impacting overall functionality or density. The adapter locks require no special connectivity and can be utilised to secure nearly any LC optical fibre-based network infrastructure; in data centre equipment, patching fields and work … [Read more...]

Wireless Confuses Birds

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I simply had to share this! It was discovered by "Turtle Down-Under" Jackie Thomas in a New Zealand newspaper. (with aplologies to Morton Ingemann if I've infringed his copyright - and congratulations for a fantastic cartoon.) … [Read more...]

Siemon launches new 40+Gb/s copper cabling assemblies

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Siemon, a leading global manufacturer of IT network cabling and infrastructure systems, announces the release of its 40 Gb/s 40+Gb/s QSFP+ (Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus) passive copper cabling products.  These shielded 4-lane copper cable assemblies were developed as a cost-effective, low-power option for high-speed data centre interconnects up to 10 metres, ideal for applications such as high-performance computing (HPC), enterprise networking, video networking and network storage systems. The QSFP+ form factor interface can replace up to three standard SFP+ connections, providing … [Read more...]