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How to manage Power Cord in a rack？
How to manage Power Cord in a rack？ Power cords are widely used in data centers and server rooms to power various electronic loads and computer equipment. From the looks of them alone, you may find power cords with various plugs and sockets confusing. Not to mention that each application is also very different. So how do you identify power cords and organize them in... -
Media Conversion in the Local Area Network (LAN)
Media Conversion in the Local Area Network (LAN) A Local area network (LAN) is a network where several devices are connected in one physical location such as buildings, offices, homes, etc. Although it may sound simple, the LAN may feature a challenging layout with multiple types of cables, switches, routers, access points, and several other components. All these components ensure the connection of the... -
What is RJ45 Interface?
What is RJ45 Interface? Cables transmit information along the length. Only the right connection to an RJ45 interface or RJ45 connector will realize the transmission. And the cable run needs a connector termination, requiring a jack, normally an RJ45 jack, to plug into. RJ45 connectors are commonly seen with Ethernet network cables. Ethernet cables with RJ45 connectors are also called RJ45 cables. These RJ45... -
UniFi US-8-150W Switch: How to choose UniFi SFP
Ubiquiti Networks have introduced a portfolio of UniFi switches into the market and they have gained great popularity among users. The UniFi switch spectrum covers 8, 16, 24, and 48 ports, which offer the forwarding capacity to simultaneously process traffic on all ports at a line rate without any packet loss. Among them, the UniFi US-8-150W switch is the first version of the UniFi... -
How to Choose a Perfect OTDR?
How to Choose a Perfect OTDR? The past few years have witnessed the boom in optical fiber being used in the network communication industry. In order to make sure that the fiber network is reliable and accessible, a more accurate and faster methodology for assessing the integrity of the infrastructure is indispensable. Therefore, it is essential to choose the right fiber optic testing tool/device:... -
What Does SFP Mean And How to Use It?
What does SFP stand for and how to use it? Nowadays, the SFP module is still used as an industry standard by manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. With the increasing demand for higher bandwidth, multiple types of transceiver modules are designed for data transmission, including GBIC, SFP, SFP+, QSFP and so on. Well, what do SFP stand for? Among them, SFP has been used in popularity for over 15... -
VLAN vs Subnet: What Are Their Differences?
When it comes to networks and their strengths, a large number of people are often confused about the two terms VLANs and Subnet. VLAN and Subnet are both developed to deal with segmenting or partitioning a portion of the network. And they also share such similarities as restricting broadcast domains or ensuring security through isolation of different sub-networks. However, there are obvious differences between... -
Modem vs Router: What’s the Difference?
The Internet has become an indispensable thing in our life. Modems, routers, hubs and network switches are widely used in building a network. When it comes to setting up a Wi-Fi network, it’s necessary to know what kind of network equipment you need. A modem and a router are the foundation of your Wi-Fi network. A modem can connect you to the Internet, while... -
How Fast Fiber Optic Cable Speed Is
Recently, it is increasingly obvious that fiber optic cable is replacing the copper cable as a communication way step by step. In addition, current fiber optic cable is capable of operating at an astounding speed to meet the ever-growing demands of business infrastructure. In this article, we will demonstrate the performance of the fiber optic cable, which includes the speed introduction of single mode... -
Gigabit Ethernet Switch: Is It Needed for Your Home Network
As one part of the Ethernet family, Gigabit Ethernet is now inexpensive and ubiquitous enough for home networks. Thus many people plan to buy the Gigabit Ethernet switch for upgrading their wired home and small office networks. It is true that we will benefit from Gigabit Ethernet switches since they provide 1000Mbps data rate theoretically. But do you really know or need a Gigabit...
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