Dirty Fiber? Let’s Take Care of That! Posted July 28, 2022 by Integra Optics We’ve all heard it a thousand times. Make sure you clean your fiber. Really, how important is it? If you have a brand new fiber that you’ve just taken out of the package, can’t you just skip cleaning? Just this once? I know you’re not likely to have the discipline to clean every fiber at… Read more »
The Structured Approach to Network Troubleshooting Posted April 21, 2022 by Integra Optics Have you been on the receiving end of a call informing you that there was an “impacting event”, “service-affecting outage”, or “mission-critical failure”? If so, it probably came at the least opportune time; sitting down at a restaurant, just as you’re getting off work, or even in the middle of the night. This inspires a… Read more »
Top 5 Essential Tools Every Technician Needs Posted March 29, 2022 by Integra Optics Having the right tool for the job is such a common-place phrase for good reason! Whether you are a network technician, a plumber, or a dentist, having the proper tools in your tool kit makes you more effective, efficient, and can help guarantee the highest quality of the job at hand. For a network technician,… Read more »
Let the Connection Begin! Upgrading with AOC’s and DAC’s Posted March 14, 2022 by Integra Optics Did you know Integra’s mission is to provide you the highest quality optics with exceptionally fast delivery? We work hard to exceed the OEM specifications and capabilities on a daily basis. The best part of Integra’s optics is that they don’t impact your platform warranties and all our transceivers carry a lifetime warranty of their… Read more »
Bottlenecks Be Gone! Unleashing the Potential of 5G Posted March 1, 2022 by Integra Optics 5G is here, and the world-wide rollout is ongoing. 5G is more than simply a faster signal to your cellphone. It’s an evolution across the entire network ecosystem. It promises blazing fast speeds, lower latency, and improved overall coverage to support the full potential of the growing Internet of Things (IoT)…. Read more »
What’s New in 2022? Posted February 2, 2022 by Integra Optics We’re all tired of hearing about “these unprecedented times”, but the pandemic has introduced some challenges and novel situations. Increased demand in the telecommunications and automotive industries paired with procurement, shipping, and delivery issues gives us the constricted supply chain we have now. This results in some pain when trying to get things done on… Read more »
Supply Chain Headaches: Why an Optics Partner with Inventory is Invaluable Posted January 18, 2022 by Integra Optics It is no secret that supply chain issues and delays are becoming more common than ever before. Ensuring you have the components you need, when you need them, is critical. The ongoing global supply crunch on datacom and automotive silicon is the latest issue many of us are facing, but looking back at things like… Read more »
The Four Types of 25G Transceivers You Need in Your Network Posted December 16, 2021 by Integra Optics We’ve had 10 Gbps for a long time. So long in fact that consumers can buy 10G switches for about $100. At that saturation level, you can tell that businesses are transitioning to new technologies offering higher speeds. This is where 25G comes into play! The form factor looks just like a normal SFP/SFP+, but… Read more »
Out with the Old, in With the New Posted November 11, 2021 by Integra Optics There’s big news in the Telcom world! The FCC has officially kicked off the “Supply Chain Reimbursement Program” where qualifying providers can be reimbursed for pulling out existing hardware and replacing/upgrading it. Sounds too good to be true, right? Let’s go through the details… International Espionage On June 30th, 2020 the FCC officially designated Huawei… Read more »
Easily Upgrade Your Network with the SFP28 Posted October 20, 2021 by Integra Optics When thinking about choosing the SFP+ to SFP28 transceiver upgrade path, think of buying a brand new house, with an unfinished basement. It may not be ready for use upon move-in, but the potential to add those finishing touches are there! You have the capacity to do so much more with your house than they’d… Read more »
