Optical fiber is being driven deeper into networks of many types. As more of a network becomes fiber-based, the specification and administration of the network’s optical technology takes on increasing importance and scale. This webcast seminar, produced by Cabling Installation & Maintenance, examines optical-fiber administration from multiple perspectives.
Optical fiber is being driven deeper into networks of many types. As more of a network becomes fiber-based, the specification and administration of the network’s optical technology takes on increasing importance and scale. This webcast seminar, produced by Cabling Installation & Maintenance, examines optical-fiber administration from multiple perspectives.
Presentation 1: Presentation: Connectivity for Parallel Optic Transmission
Many high-speed optical data center networks employ parallel optic transmission, through which an overall data rate is achieved by dividing that rate among multiple transmission paths. Each transmission path is supported by an optical fiber. MPO-style optical connectivity is used to facilitate this type of transmission. But not all MPO connectivity is alike. This presentation examines MPO connectivity technology, describing the different options (e.g. number of fibers) available. The presentation also provides a practical description of how MPO connectivity is used in an end-to-end optical network.
Presentation 2: The Importance of a Proper Cleave in Fiber Termination
A precision cleave is a vital step that enables low-loss fiber termination of an optical fiber. This presentation goes into detail on the tools and techniques that can ensure a proper cleave. It discusses the step-by-step process of fiber cleaving, including specific focus on the tools of the trade.
Presentation 3: Automating the Testing Process for Installed Fiber Systems
When fiber infrastructure is installed for applications such as distributed antenna systems, fiber-to-the-antenna, FTTH or others, the testing and documentation of that infrastructure is a necessary and often-complicated process. Large-scale systems such as these consume time and resources to test, and the verification of these systems becomes a project of its own—subject to delays, human error, and coordination challenges. This presentation examines the end-to-end testing process for fiber systems, with specific focus on how automation can reduce or eliminate errors throughout the process.
Speakers
Joshua Seawell
Director of Product Management
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave
With over 20 years of industry experience, Joshua Seawell oversees the continued product development and distribution of Sumitomo’s broad portfolio of optical fiber and connectivity solutions for North America and the CALA regions. Meeting the needs of the customer through the continuous innovation of new and better solutions, Joshua was instrumental in launching the industry’s first MPO splice-on-connector.
Rick Dallmann
Senior Data Center Infrastructure Architect
CABLExpress
Rick Dallmann, senior data center infrastructure architect for CABLExpress, has more than 20 years of experience in the design and implementation of fiber optic cabling and structured cabling solutions. He is a member of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading trade association representing the global information and communications technology industry, and serves on their Telecommunications Cabling Systems committee.
Dallmann is an experienced speaker and has given presentations on the latest industry trends and best practices for data center infrastructure cabling at conferences throughout North America, including at BICSI, AFCOM, NY Tech Summit, and more. He also authored the article, The Impact of Emerging Data Rates on Layer One Fiber Cabling Infrastructures, which was published in ICT Today, the official trade journal of BICSI.
Kent McIntosh
Head of Marketing-TestFlow
EXFO
Kent McIntosh is a telecom/software industry veteran. In addition to a successful independent consulting career, his past roles include head of product marketing at Vantrix, director of products and alliances at Novo Technologies, president and co-founder of PluraSoft, director of strategic development at Proxima Systems, product manager at MEI Group, business development manager at Softkit Technologies and senior consultant at CGI Group. Kent has been a speaker at several industry conferences and has contributed numerous articles to industry publications regarding Business and Operations Support Systems. He has an Honors Bachelor of Mathematics Degree from the University of Waterloo, Canada.
Moderator: Patrick McLaughlin
Chief Editor
Cabling Installation & Maintenance
*The granting of 1 Continuing Education Credit for this webcast by BICSI does not imply or suggest that BICSI approves or endorses this event.
