...migrated from ordinary 10-Mbps Ethernet to 100-Mbps speeds, it became clear that even greater speeds were needed. Gigabit Ethernet was developed for an even faster Ethernet standard to handle the network traffic generated on the server and backbone...

...Firewire • The IEEE 1394 standard is a fast, scalable, low-cost digital interface. It was conceived by Apple® Computer and developed within the IEEE 1394 Working Group. It is generally referred to as FireWire™ the Apple trademarked name—although...

...most shelves fit 19" rails, there are shelves that go on the less-common 23" rails. There are also brackets that can adapt many devices intended for 19" mounting to 23" rails. • Keyboard trays • Keyboard trays are space-saving solutions that ...

...in too many servers —75% to 80% of capacity is about right. Maintain at least a 1.5" clearance between equipment and the front and back of the cabinet. And finally, ensure all unused rack space is closed off with blank panels to prevent mixing of...

...and the emerging 10-Gigabit Ethernet are becoming the applications of choice for current and future networking needs. • Thus, there is a renewed interest in 50-micron fibre optic cable. • First used in 1976, 50-micron cable has not experience...

...versus copper. • When planning a new or upgraded cabling infrastructure, you have two basic choices: fibre or copper. Both offer superior data transmission. The decision on which one to use may be difficult. It will often depend on your current net...