Data centres have become the processing hubs for many applications including virtualisation, cloud computing, data storage and many other network services. All of these critical applications, plus other low latency, bandwidth-intensive applications, require a connectivity solution that provides reliability and resilience for these critical network services.

Delivering reliable, high-speed services with zero downtime is the ultimate goal of Data Centre operators. As bandwidth and network speed requirements increase, selecting the right type of connectivity becomes more important.

Major considerations for Data Centre operators often revolve around cooling, power consumption requirements, security, fire suppression systems, redundancy, ongoing operational costs and the overall data centre layout. The Data Centre network topology, server and switch locations as well as the various types of high-speed services that will be deployed, impact the location of cable pathways and the choice of connectivity.

With all of these considerations, floor space is often at a premium and the requirement for zero downtime is essential. This places greater emphasis on selecting a connectivity partner who can provide quality solutions, as well as ongoing support and service.