Network Communications News (NCN) November 2016 | Page 40

ESSENTIAL SELECTION

R&M develops new outdoor
fibre optic solution
R&M has developed a new outdoor solution for
fibre optic networks.
The Syno dome closure is a modular system
for cable entries which eliminates the task of
threading fibre optic cables through the closure
base. This product from R&M dispenses with time
consuming sealing using shrink tubes. Instead,
integrated blocks made from the company’s own
Syno gel seal the splice closure.
A new feature sees cable entries positioned
laterally in eight radially arranged bays in
the closure duct. The cable entry kits are
interchangeable and support any desired configurations as well as mixed
assemblies of cables and micro ducts.
With the new Syno dome closure, the fibre optic cables are inserted
laterally, doing away with the need to thread them through the closure base.
The cable entries can be opened, closed, changed and retrofitted in just a few
simple steps. The cable bays and individual cables remain freely accessible.
R&M supplies seven cable entry kits for one to 16 cables, optimised for
all typical cable diameters. Cables up to 28mm and micro ducts up to 14mm
in diameter fit in the kits, making the dome closure suited to virtually any
application - for example as a distribution, branch, or cable joint closure.
For further information visit: www.rdm.com

Aquantia announces
100G technology for
hyperscale data centres
Aquantia has unveiled QuantumStream technology, a new
class of high performance connectivity architecture that
the company says has the potential to revolutionise next
generation hyperscale data centres.
QuantumStream technology, developed by Aquantia
through a strategic collaboration with GlobalFoundries, is
creating a 100Gbit/s all-electrical technology delivering low
latency to networking applications.
The availability of this technology will enable system
vendors and data centre operators to push towards
higher performance and newer topologies in hyperscale
architectures while keeping the reliability and ease of use of
electrical based interconnects.
GlobalFoundries provides access to its 56Gbit/s IP
core to Aquantia’s team, which then combines it with
its patented Mixed-Mode Signal Processing (MMSP)
and Multi-Core Signal Processing (MCSP) architectural
innovations of high speed interconnect over copper.
The collaboration seeks to break through the perceived
technical barriers in continuing the current electrical
connectivity roadmap to 100Gbit/s. In addition, Aquantia’s
QuantumStream technology can be leveraged to deliver
up to 400Gbit/s of bandwidth on conventional DAC cables,
resolving one of the most significant challenges facing the
networking and data centre industries today.
For further information visit: www.aquantia.com

WatchGuard secures Wi-Fi networks
with new cloud based solution
WatchGuard Technologies has announced WatchGuard Wi-Fi
Cloud, a secure, scalable Wi-Fi management platform with a
new family of high performance, cloud ready access points.
Deployed together, this next generation secure wireless solution
delivers a Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS), while
turning Wi-Fi hot spots into consumer research, analytics and
push marketing tools.
The WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud claims to simplify the most
complex aspects of Wi-Fi management, making fast, secure and
intelligent Wi-Fi accessible to organisations of all types and sizes.
WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud delivers high quality wireless
performance, while ensuring consistent security policies across
all connected devices, even at remote locations. The patented
WIPS technology built into WatchGuard’s new cloud ready AP120
and AP320 access points automatically classifies wireless devices
as Authorised, Rogue, or External, resulting in a very low false
positive rate. This rogue detection process can automatically
shut down unauthorised access points and clients, while nearly
eliminating the risk of illegally interfering with neighbouring
wireless networks.
For further information visit: www.watchguard.com

Harting expands preLink
Ethernet connection system
Harting has expanded its preLink integrated Ethernet connection system with new
versions of the preLink termination block for interfacing with Profinet, industrial
Ethernet and ultra flexible cables, typically used on robots.
Promising even more flexibility and ease of use for preLink connection
technology, the preLink termination block is now available in a black Profinet version.
It is suitable for AWG 22/23 stranded wire and comes with printed standardised wire
assignment for Profinet and industrial Ethernet.
Also available is a white preLink cube, which is optimised for AWG 24 wires
and suitable for a large number of ultra flexible robot cables with AWG 24/19
wire configuration.
With its preLink connection technology, Harting has successfully managed
to separate a previously fixed connection between cable and connector into two
independent and reusable components. The preLink termination block is fitted with
an inlet for 4- or 8-wire Ethernet cable, which can be securely assembled in the field
in a single stage with the
appropriate preLink tool.
The termination
block fits the
related RJ-45
and M12 jacks
and connectors.
Cables and
connectors
can be switched
independently of one
another.
For further
information visit:
www.harting.
co.uk

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