--- title: "Blog: Network Cabling & Data Center Cabling Articles (3)" description: CABLExpress manufactures high-performance network cabling, data center infrastructure products, and structured cabling solutions. (3) --- # **BLOG**   **Support your IT Decisions with the Right Knowledge** Let our insights drive you to the right IT decisions with the best of industry knowledge. [Home](https://www.cablexpress.com) »Blog [![](https://www.cablexpress.com/hubfs/data%20center.jpg) ](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/embracing-the-shift-the-rise-of-east-to-west-traffic-and-its-impact-on-data-center-architecture) ## [Embracing the Shift: The Rise of East to West Traffic and its Impact on Data Center Architecture](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/embracing-the-shift-the-rise-of-east-to-west-traffic-and-its-impact-on-data-center-architecture) Posted by [Josh Taylor](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/author/josh-taylor) on May 31, 2023 2:37:11 PM The landscape of data centers is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the increasing... 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From streaming movies and TV shows to video... [Read More](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/brocades-high-density-cabling-design-guide-an-overview) [![](https://www.cablexpress.com/hubfs/cablexpress_website/.Josh%20Provided/Rack%20Mount%20Security%20Enclosure/12U%EF%80%A210U%20RMSE-with%20product.png) ](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/physical-security-for-rack-mount-equipment) ## [Physical Security for Rack Mount Equipment](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/physical-security-for-rack-mount-equipment) Posted by [Josh Taylor](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/author/josh-taylor) on May 4, 2023 4:44:40 PM In today's digital age, data centers are the backbone of many businesses, and they rely heavily on... [Read More](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/physical-security-for-rack-mount-equipment) [![](https://www.cablexpress.com/hubfs/6A770DF3-F514-E0E0-38DACFE14D2AC659_blogdetailimage.jpg) ](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/fiber-optic-cables-made/) [Fiber Optic Cables](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/tag/fiber-optic-cables) ## [What Are Fiber Optic Cables Made Of?](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/fiber-optic-cables-made/) Posted by [The Team at CXtec](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/author/the-team-at-cxtec) on Mar 21, 2023 11:23:19 AM Let’s look at the construction of fiber optic cables, which are one of the simplest yet most... [Read More](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/fiber-optic-cables-made/) [![](https://www.cablexpress.com/hubfs/4768ACAE-0312-DD5F-E02419CBF8C11CAB_blogdetailimage.jpg) ](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/fcoe-works/) [FCOE Works](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/tag/fcoe-works) ## [How FCOE Works](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/fcoe-works/) Posted by [The Team at CXtec](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/author/the-team-at-cxtec) on Mar 21, 2023 11:23:17 AM FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) is a storage protocol (or language) that lets fiber channel... 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[Read More](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/labeling-networking-cables/) [![](https://www.cablexpress.com/hubfs/A34E3469-CDB0-1497-0823F3D090F00839_blogdetailimage.jpg) ](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/data-center-hardware-installation-checklist/) ## [Data Center Hardware Installation Checklist](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/data-center-hardware-installation-checklist/) Posted by [The Team at CXtec](https://www.cablexpress.com/blog/author/the-team-at-cxtec) on Mar 21, 2023 11:23:13 AM I always encourage our customers to consider cabling infrastructure before installing new hardware.... 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