Enterprise data centers are the beating hearts of organizational infrastructure—housing mission-critical applications, managing vast troves of data, and ensuring continuous uptime and scalability. As business operations demand faster data throughput, lower latency, and more reliable communication, outfitting a data center with robust, high-speed connectivity solutions becomes essential. At L-com, we offer a diverse suite of connectivity products designed to meet the evolving needs of modern data centers.
Let’s explore four critical high-speed connectivity products—single-mode and multimode fiber optics, Cat6a bulk Ethernet cable, Cat7 bulk Ethernet cable, and surge protectors—and how they work together to empower enterprise data centers.
1. Fiber Optics: The Backbone of Long-Distance, High-Bandwidth Transmission
Fiber optic technology is synonymous with high-speed data transfer. For enterprise data centers, single-mode and multimode fiber optics offer unparalleled performance when it comes to high-bandwidth communication over short and long distances.
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Single-mode fiber is ideal for long-range, high-speed backbone connections. It uses a single light path, which minimizes signal loss and supports distances exceeding 10 kilometers, making it perfect for linking multiple data centers or connecting to internet service providers.
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Multimode fiber, on the other hand, supports high-speed transmission over shorter distances—typically up to 500 meters—at a fraction of the cost. It’s an excellent choice for intra-data center connectivity between servers, switches, and storage systems.
L-com carries a wide range of both single-mode and multimode fiber optic solutions, enabling organizations to tailor their connectivity infrastructure to the precise requirements of their environments. Browse our selection of fiber optics.
2. Cat6a Bulk Ethernet Cable: High-Speed for High-Density Deployments
As demand for data throughput increases within the data center, copper cabling still plays a vital role, particularly when balancing performance with cost-efficiency. Cat6a bulk Ethernet cable delivers up to 10 Gbps speeds at distances up to 100 meters, making it an ideal solution for high-density server rooms and equipment racks.
Cat6a is particularly beneficial in 10GBASE-T applications, supporting bandwidth frequencies up to 500 MHz. Its improved shielding over standard Cat6 cable also means better protection from crosstalk and electromagnetic interference (EMI)—a crucial factor in congested data center environments.
Whether you’re wiring a new data center or upgrading an existing network, L-com’s Cat6a bulk cable solutions offer both performance and reliability at scale.
3. Cat7 Bulk Ethernet Cable: The Next Step in Shielded Copper Performance
When you need even more stringent shielding and enhanced signal integrity, Cat7 bulk Ethernet cable provides superior protection against external noise and cross-interference. Supporting speeds of up to 10 Gbps and operating at frequencies up to 600 MHz, Cat7 is especially effective in electrically noisy environments.
Thanks to individually shielded twisted pairs (S/FTP) and an overall shield, Cat7 cable is the go-to choice for environments where performance stability is critical. This makes it ideal for data centers that operate in industrial settings, near heavy machinery, or in locations prone to EMI.
Explore L-com’s collection of Cat7 bulk Ethernet cables to upgrade your copper infrastructure with confidence.
4. Surge Protectors: Shielding Your Network from Unexpected Disasters
Even the best-planned data center can be compromised by unexpected power surges caused by lightning strikes, utility grid switching, or internal load changes. These events can lead to costly downtime or even permanent equipment failure. That’s why surge protectors are a non-negotiable part of any enterprise data center’s defense strategy.
L-com offers a comprehensive lineup of surge protection devices that safeguard everything from Ethernet lines to coaxial RF connections and AC power circuits. By deploying surge protectors at key points in your network infrastructure, you can prevent voltage spikes from damaging switches, servers, routers, and other mission-critical hardware.
Protect your investment with L-com’s advanced surge protector solutions, designed specifically for the demands of enterprise and industrial applications.
Conclusion: Future-Proofing Data Centers with L-com
Data centers are only as powerful as the infrastructure that connects them. From lightning-fast fiber optics to shielded copper cabling and essential power protection, L-com delivers the solutions enterprise IT teams rely on to build and maintain high-performance data environments.
With a legacy of innovation and a catalog of rigorously tested, ready-to-ship products, L-com is your trusted partner in powering the future of enterprise data centers.
