A Tale of Two Cables: AOC vs. DAC Posted September 25, 2018 by Integra Optics Direct Attach Cables (DAC) and Active Optical Cables (AOC) are growing in popularity as data center and enterprise usage increases. Integra’s DACs and AOCs can help turn up your networks faster and keep them up and running. Both options are plug and play, available in a variety of configurations to meet your network requirements and… Read more »
The Future of 100G Posted September 20, 2018 by Integra Optics The Future of 100G 100G technology is quickly on its way to becoming mainstream by 2020 for its cost efficiency, stability, flexibility, speed and capacity. OEMs are releasing support for single-carrier line rates of 100G/200G/400Gbs based on optical technology, initially niche solutions targeted towards long-haul DWDM transport for extremely high-capacity applications. See the full 100G… Read more »
Future-Proofing and Investing in Flexibility Posted September 12, 2018 by Integra Optics Future-Proofing and Investing in Flexibility Future proofing your network and investing in flexibility is vital for your network’s uptime. With new, emerging technology and more options to choose from than ever before, making the right decision may seem like an impossible task. Here’s a quick comparison of a few common options so you can weigh… Read more »
What the Tech: Fiber End Face Inspection Posted July 19, 2018 by Integra Optics “Hello everyone, I’m engineer and optics expert Dan Davis. Today we are going to talk about fiber end-face inspection, after successfully cleaning a fiber optic transceiver” “The first connection the fiber optic makes is with the end face fiber. All too often, we find our customers who are cleaning the fiber optic transceiver still… Read more »
What the Tech: How to Clean an Optic Posted July 19, 2018 by Integra Optics Maintaining reliable network connections requires clean connectors. If you have a dirty optic, your signal will be blocked which can lead to frame rate loss, lost data, and the inability for data to reach it’s end destination. Dirt and debris can also embed into fiber end face which can cause permanent, performance-affecting damage. At Integra,… Read more »
Spot Transceiver Issues Before They Happen Posted May 21, 2018 by Integra Optics Download “How to Spot Transceiver Issues Before They Happen”
How to Properly Equip Techs in the Field Posted April 19, 2018 by Integra Optics When field techs are out in the field, it is vital that they are properly equipped to help keep networks up and running. We’ve found that there are five essential tools that every tech needs to solve problems quickly and cost effectively. For more How-To’s, sign up for our newsletter!
What’s Up with Bundled Pricing? Posted March 16, 2018 by Integra Optics On this episode of What’s Up, Mike Bellini gives us a little break room talk about why bundled pricing isn’t always the best deal. In today’s optics industry, OEMs are simply processing transceiver orders from somebody else, and bundling their pricing to protect margins on their hardware. They’re relying on suppliers for the actual transceiver… Read more »
Tips From The Trenches: 7 Things Engineers Do To Ensure Uptime Posted February 28, 2018 by Integra Optics While success in the telecom world is measured in uptime, the tips and tricks engineers use every day to ensure faster turn up and predictable uptime are often overlooked. As the saying goes, the devil’s in the detail. The mechanics of creating and maintaining network uptime remain fairly standard. The real difference in reliability comes… Read more »
The Art of Crafting Optics Posted January 4, 2018 by Integra Optics Show of hands, who can tell the difference between a craft-brewed beer and a macro beer, such as Budweiser or Coors? And more importantly, what the heck does craft beer have in common with optics? Well I can tell you this, I’ve been a part of manufacturing both, and craft beer tastes way better than… Read more »
