ProLabs launch high-performance NBase-T copper compatible transceiver

The IEEE 802.3bz compliant transceiver is specifically designed for speeds of 2.5G and 5G South Cerney, UK, November 20 2017 – Leading provider of compatible optical networking infrastructure, ProLabs, has introduced its latest development to the world of transceivers with its new high-speed SFP- NBase-T transceiver. Ideal for bi-directional communication over copper cable, the NBase-T transceiver module is a high-performance integrated duplex data link, with the ability to support 2.5G transfer speeds at cable lengths of up to 100M using Cat5e cabling and 5G using Cat 6 Cabling. “More than…

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ProLabs urges MSOs to consider environmental factors for optimal network performance at Cable-Tec Expo 2017

Ray Hagen discusses the key priorities for WDM technologies Denver, Colorado. 18 October 2017: Ray Hagen, Americas Product Manager at optical transceiver specialist ProLabs, today addressed why Multiple System Operators (MSOs) must ensure they make practical environmental considerations before implementing a major network transformation. Speaking at Cable-Tec Expo 2017, Mr. Hagen discussed issues that have arisen as the demand for bandwidth continues to soar, with the need for Distributed Access Architectures (DAA) such as Remote PHY and Fiber Deep to drive digital traffic over fiber closer to customers. “Driving digital…

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“Intense power saving is needed to conquer the battle of growing bandwidth demands,” ProLabs warns at ECOC 2017

Tony Lefebvre discusses how to overcome the major power consumption concern in the design of data centres Gothenburg, Sweden. 18 September 2017: Tony Lefebvre, VP of Product Management & Marketing at optical transceiver specialist, ProLabs, today addressed why monitoring power consumption is integral to manage data centre environments. Speaking at ECOC 2017, Mr Lefebvre warned that operators need to be extra vigilant as data rates increase beyond 10G to 100G. “On a short-range optic, we are seeing typical power consumption on the transceivers go from 1W to greater than 3.5W…

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