I talked a few weeks back about developing data center solutions that solve our customers’ infrastructure issues. With the launch of the CABLExpress Ladder Rack Enclosure, we’re looking to do just that.

There are few data center managers who have unlimited space for expanding infrastructure (if you’re one of them, lucky you!). For the rest of you who do struggle with rack space, we now manufacture the first fiber patch panel that mounts directly above overhead conveyance.

Visit the Ladder Rack Enclosure product page or download the spec sheet to find out more about how this will save you space and frustration in the data center.

Here’s why we love this product:

• Easy, one person mounting saves time and money on install.
• Multi-media enclosure can hold both copper and fiber that when fully populated, can hold up to 192 LC duplex ports or 96 copper ports (or a combination of the two).
• Accepts 16 modules or feed-through adapter panels.
• Constructed with lightweight aluminum with a durable powder coat finish to both ensure a longer product lifespan and to look great.
• Plexi-glass front for protection safeguards your data flow.
• Precision stable spring couplers for optimal performance that ensures network uptime.
• Separate cable management channel available for flexible telescoping cable management.

Chances are, you or someone you know has been affected by breast cancer. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and American Cancer Society’s search for a cure, CABLExpress is partnering with CXtec and TERACAI for Cables for a Cure®.

We’re donating 5 cents from every CABLExpress® brand copper and 50 cents from every CABLExpress fiber cable sold from October 3 – October 28th to the American Cancer Society (stocked lengths only).

Customers who purchase cables this month will also receive a Cables for a Cure window cling (shown left) to display in support of this important cause.

Contact your sales rep or call 1.800.913.9465 today to find out how you can help the American Cancer Society find a cure.

In this edition of CABLExpress’s Cable Talk Sr. Product Manager Josh Taylor shows us why we should respect Layer One copper. This Cable Talk is quick tutorial on the what Layer One Copper is, what it does, why it is important and why failing to respect it can and does cause performance issues and down time.

This is the first of two Cable Talks focused on Layer One… Look for the fiber optic edition of Cable Talk coming to you in the next few weeks.

Looking for a quick and easy way to clean up that cable mess you put on your “To-Do” list? Let CABLExpress give you a few pointers. Copper Trunking is the latest and greatest way to run CAT5e and CAT6 cabling through your Data

Center as well as network closets. The simple idea behind Copper Trunking are the factory terminated ends to create an easy installation process, when thebundled cabling is used in conjunction with a modular patch panel system it cuts down on install time by 80%.  Since the 110 punchdowns are done for you in our factory, excellent time and cable management are going to be a great benefit. You can choose from a multitude of options to pick the right trunk for your data center.

So what is a copper trunk?

A copper trunk is a preterminated copper bundle held together by a durable sheathing for quick adds, moves and changes within your Data Center. The trunk makes it easy to pull through racks, cabinets, under or above the floor or ceiling.  You can choose from riser or a plenum rated jacket, CAT5e or CAT6, staggered ends for extra cable management in a row, and we can build virtually any length! Start planning today and get CABLExpress involved. If you are confused about length let us know and we can assist. Measure from each point that the copper trunk will be running through and always add 10% for bend radius and corners! Contact anyone on the CABLExpress team today and find out how you can save time and money in your Data Center.

Special thanks to B. Szulis for contributing this post.

This article was contributed by Brittany Szulis

Looking for a quick and easy way to clean up that cable mess you put on your “To-Do” list? Let CABLExpress give you a few pointers.  Copper Trunking is the latest and greatest way to run CAT5e and CAT6 cabling through your Data Center as well as network closets. The simple idea behind Copper Trunking are the factory terminated ends to create an easy installation process, when the bundled cabling is used in conjunction with a modular patch panel system it cuts down on install time by 80%.  Since the 110 punchdowns are done for you in our factory, excellent time and cable management are going to be a great benefit. You can choose from a multitude of options to pick the right trunk for your data center.

So what is a copper trunk?

A copper trunk is a preterminated copper bundle held together by a durable sheathing for quick adds, moves and changes within your Data Center. The trunk makes it easy to pull through racks, cabinets, under or above the floor or ceiling.  You can choose from riser or a plenum rated jacket, CAT5e or CAT6, staggered ends for extra cable management in a row, and we can build virtually any length! Start planning today and get CABLExpress involved. If you are confused about length let us know and we can assist. Measure from each point that the copper trunk will be running through and always add 10% for bend radius and corners! Contact anyone on the CABLExpress team today and find out how you can save time and money in your Data Center.

To get a better idea how to apply / measure a copper trunk check out this YouTube video.