Software-controlled advanced patch panel solutions can improve operational efficiency

ORLANDO, FL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiber Mountain, Inc., a Glass Core company that provides transformative and managed fiber optic connectivity for hyperscale, enterprise, and managed data centers, today announced the launch of Sensus , This is the most innovative patch panel in the industry. industry.

Sensus technology uses sensors in cables and connectors to gather real-time information to illuminate the previously unmanaged physical layer, thereby enabling the company's physical layer infrastructure to embark on the path of digital transformation. The use of sensors and central software puts network operators within reach, providing real-time network knowledge, unparalleled security, predictable growth management and longer uptime.

The patch panels in the Sensus series are equipped with LCD touch screens, integrated Near Field Communication (NFC) readers and LEDs for each port. Fiber optic cables including LC connectors and 8-core MPO, 12-core MPO or 24-core MPO connectors have field-upgradable clips that provide unique readability at each end of the cable. The end of the cable is equipped with NFC technology, which can be read by a Sensus patch panel or a mobile device (such as an iPhone or an Android device that can read NFC). The Sensus system is modular, allowing different types of connectors, including single-mode and multi-mode, to be mixed in the same chassis.

Visibility to the physical layer of the network through sensors is a key feature that supports many applications. The AllPath Director (APD) central software orchestration system can dynamically discover each Sensus panel and each cable, and create a network topology map of the physical layer of the network. The out-of-the-box applications included with the system include automatic network discovery, automatic documentation of each element of the physical layer, advanced security intrusion detection, software assisted technician guidance, event logs and changes for all MAC (moving, adding)), Includes audit trail.

The ICID or intelligent connection recognition function introduces sensor technology to the physical layer. Cables that support ICID can be purchased from Fiber Mountain, or ICID technology can be used to retrofit existing and installed cables at the customer's site.

Data center operators invest in testing fiber optic networks during installation. After initial installation, it is often difficult to maintain the integrity of the fiber optic infrastructure. Sensus panels have integrated diagnostic and test functions, so end-to-end fiber connections can be tested at any time the operator needs, without the need for external test equipment.

"See the invisible," said MH Raza, CEO of Fiber Mountain, Inc. "Sensus has changed the way network operators manage daily activities. Through software control of physical assets, new levels of functionality can be used in the network, human error can be eliminated, growth can be managed and planned, and network maintenance costs become controllable and manageable. predict."

Fiber Mountain’s Glass Core is a software-defined physical infrastructure that includes AllPath Director (APD) software, Sensus patch panels, Sensus cables, optical path switching (OPX) layer 1 switches, and L-series fiber port aggregators. These devices enable network operators to build any type of network of any scale and easily perform software management control in a constantly growing or changing network environment.

Sensus is currently in various stages of deployment in hyperscale, government and corporate networks. The main advantages include the ability to centrally track each connection and use the ICID function to ensure 100% accurate topology documentation through AllPath Director.

Fiber Mountain's new Sensus and Glass Core series can be seen at the Orlando Booth 747 and the New Products Pavilion/Best Display Booth at the BICSI Winter Conference.

For more information, please visit www.fibermountain.com

Fiber Mountain, Inc.’s Glass Core™ technology transforms the physical layer into a managed dynamic software-controlled network asset, providing real-time visibility and connected software control. The digital transformation of physical infrastructure will require software-controlled configuration and dynamic network changes. Glass Core™ gets rid of the rigid architecture of the past. For more information, please visit www.fibermountain.com.

The Fiber Mountain logo, the Fiber Mountain symbol, Fiber Mountain™, Glass Core™, Intelligent Connection Identification™, ICID®, OPX®, Sensus™, and AllPath® are trademarks of Fiber Mountain.

Fiber Mountain, Inc. Bill Miller, 203-806-4040 Vice President of Marketing BillMiller@fibermountain.com

Fiber Mountain launches Sensus; software-controlled advanced patch panel solutions can improve data center operational efficiency

Fiber Mountain, Inc. Bill Miller, 203-806-4040 Vice President of Marketing BillMiller@fibermountain.com