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CommScope releases SYSTIMAX 2.0 , GigaSPEED XL5 , to support transformation in building systems
C ommScope , a global player in network connectivity , announces SYSTIMAX 2.0 enhancements , the next generation of its SYSTIMAX building and data centre connectivity portfolio which provides customers with the latest structured cabling solutions and support to meet the challenges of and tomorrow .
Inside buildings , data centres and across campuses , technology disruption and operational demands are intensifying . Therefore , it is more important than ever to deploy an agile , dependable and futureready infrastructure . For nearly 40 years , SYSTIMAX solutions have led the trajectory of tomorrow ’ s network technologies , supporting customers ’ network evolution within a fluid business environment .
As the trusted solution in structured cabling , SYSTIMAX technology has been synonymous with exceeding the standards of enterprise connectivity , continuously evolving to redefine how building , data centre and campus networks operate . SYSTIMAX 2.0 enhancements carry that legacy forward , leveraging CommScope ’ s rich history of performance and reliability in copper , fibre and network intelligence .
“ With the SYSTIMAX 2.0 enhancements , CommScope is expanding its support for future customer needs with continuous technology innovation , world-class performance and reliability , application assurance and unrivalled global support ,” stated Luc Adriaenssens , VP of Enterprise Product Management and R & D , CommScope . “ We will be evolving the SYSTIMAX portfolio of products and services to ensure we continue to meet those needs .”
Customers increasingly need to support higher-demand devices on their twisted-pair Ethernet networks . The GigaSPEED XL5 technology is CommScope ’ s new multipatented solution for customers needing to step up from 1 Gbps copper before making a commitment to 10 Gbps copper . The GigaSPEED XL5 solution supports applications such as multigigabit backhaul connectivity for advanced wireless access points . This new solution supports 2.5 , 5 gigabit Ethernet applications in 4-connector , 100m channels with bundled cables , while maintaining the ease of installation of our GigaSPEED XL solution .
CommScope ’ s new VisiPORT solution is an automated copper and fibre port status and capacity monitoring system that improves efficiency , reduces errors and removes the need for ongoing database maintenance . Using real-time data to lead decision-making reduces errors ; the VisiPORT solution detects and transmits events upon the insertion or removal of a plug and can provide alerts on unexpected or unapproved patching activity .
The solution is easy to deploy and provides instantaneous port status and
Luc Adriaenssens , VP Enterprise Product Management and R & D , CommScope
port capacity information with the ability to set user defined thresholds for action . The VisiPORT solution is comprised of intelligent copper panels and fibre shelves with built-in port sensors and system controllers . The solution leverages the portsensing technology that is foundational to CommScope ’ s comprehensive imVision Automated Infrastructure Management , AIM solution . In a fast-changing environment , data centre and facilities managers need simple real-time insights to improve efficiency and reduce connection errors . The SYSTIMAX VisiPORT solution meets this need .
Network architects and managers need support in a rapidly changing environment . CommScope has long been known for its service organisation ; now , the SYSTIMAX Assurance programme is unveiling additional enhanced capabilities with 360-degree customer support from 80 + Systems Engineering teams around the world and more than 10,000 SYSTIMAX-certified partners in 130 countries . •
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