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Migrating to a 40g Network: Now a Necessity

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As data centers rapidly grow and develop, the need for a faster network connection also increases.  With the ratification of the IEEE 802.3ab in 2010, 40G has displaced 10G as the next network speed evolution in the enterprise.

What drives the need for 40G today is the same force that drove the need for 10G just over 10 years ago: increasing bandwidth demand. In the modern enterprise, bandwidth demand is driven by the changing nature of applications and advances in server and storage technologies. Let’s look at some of the benefits of upgrading to a 40G network.

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40GB (OM4) Fiber Cabling, Connector Types, & the Future of Cable Management

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UPDATE: Please visit the update and more indepth version of the “All About OM4 Fiber Cabling & Connector Types” article in our new CK Learning Center.

Your network solution must meet many demands. Future growth, reduce operational costs, improve energy efficiency, and optimize infrastructure utilization. In the present age of improving and expanding storage area network environments, density has never been more important.

It has been proven that using denser fiber optic cables always equates to better space saving capability as well as better performance. However, most people are often confused as to what type of cable they should be using. Let’s take a look at them. [Read more…] about 40GB (OM4) Fiber Cabling, Connector Types, & the Future of Cable Management

What Are The Different Types of QSFP+ (40GB) Transceivers & How Do They Work?

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UPDATE: Please visit this QSFP+ Transceivers article in our new CK Learning Center.

There’s been a rapid evolution of gigabit ethernet and a growing demand for equipment that handles this advancement. Data centers are now migrating to blazing fast 40G, and QSFP+ transceivers as a necessary component in making sure high speed internet stays high speed.

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QSFP+ stands for Quad Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus. A parallel and hot-swappable fiber optical module that provides high-density 40G connectivity options for high-performance computing networks and modern data centers. It has four independent receive and transmit optical channels that can terminate to another 40G QSFP+ transceiver, or can be distributed to four separate 10 Gigabit SFP+ transceivers. The QSFP+ modules , in a nutshell, connect the entire electrical circuitry of your system to an optical external network. [Read more…] about What Are The Different Types of QSFP+ (40GB) Transceivers & How Do They Work?

14 Additional Ways To GET MORE & SPEND LESS At CablesAndKits

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Yes, at CablesAndKits your dollar goes further with 40-60% discounts on physical IT infrastructure products like switches, routers, IP phones & transceiver modules. But, the savings don’t stop with our listed pricing. There are actually 14 other ways you can save even more of your precious dollars when you shop with CK. Below, we’ll walk you through your price saving options.

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1 – Join Our Email List & Follow Us On Social Media For Exclusive Coupon Codes

If you’re not on our mailing list, you’re missing out. In our “Get More. Spend Less.” marketing campaign, we’ve sent out coupons for switches, transceiver modules, and cabling. We recommend you stock these coupons up for easy access when you checkout on your next order.

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Infographic: Before You Buy IT Hardware Without a Lifetime Warranty, Read This

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When you buy IT infrastructure products, are you buying with or without a lifetime warranty?

When it comes to buying IT hardware and accessories, buying is about specs, price, and quality, usually in that order. Packaging, deals, and bells and whistles are nice, but they mean little if the product doesn’t meet the standards.

But what about warranties on the product? Are those a perk, or are a requirement? Do warranties really mean anything? [Read more…] about Infographic: Before You Buy IT Hardware Without a Lifetime Warranty, Read This

Get More. Spend Less. | Partners In IT Procurement

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As your one-stop IT acquisition shop, we want you to get the most return on your investment. The great news is we’ve tapped into the power of the refurb market to provide you with quality brand-name hardware you can rely on for mission-critical network operations.

When you buy from CablesAndKits, you get stronger products and added value to your purchase. You also get these extra benefits paying less. So, in a sense, you get the best of both worlds. Let us explain.

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