Data centers are the backbone of the digital economy, storing and processing massive amounts of data for various applications and services. As data center demand grows, so does the need for high-speed, high-capacity, and high-performance fiber optic cabling solutions that can support the current and future bandwidth requirements.
One of the challenges that data center operators face is how to connect their facilities to the network infrastructure, especially when they are located in remote or urban areas where space is limited or expensive. Aerial or duct cabling may not be feasible or desirable due to environmental, aesthetic, or regulatory reasons. In such cases, underground outside plant fiber (OSP) may be the best option.
Underground OSP fiber is a type of fiber optic cable that is designed to withstand the harsh conditions of outdoor installation, such as temperature fluctuations, moisture, rodents, and mechanical forces. Underground OSP fiber can be installed in a trench, plowed into the ground, or pulled into a conduit or microduct. Underground OSP fiber can offer several benefits for data center connectivity, such as:
- Reliability: Underground OSP fiber is less prone to damage from weather, vandalism, or accidents than aerial or duct cabling. It also has lower attenuation and higher bandwidth than copper cabling, ensuring consistent and uninterrupted data transmission.
- Scalability: Underground OSP fiber can accommodate multiple fibers in a single cable, allowing for easy and cost-effective expansion of data center capacity. It can also support various transmission protocols and speeds, from 10 Gbps to 400 Gbps and beyond.
- Flexibility: Underground OSP fiber can be routed along any path that is available and suitable for underground installation, avoiding obstacles and minimizing disruption to the surrounding environment. It can also be easily integrated with existing cabling systems and network equipment.
At AvatarTech we offer comprehensive underground OSP fiber solutions for data center connectivity, including:
- Single mode fiber: This is a type of fiber optic cable that only allows one mode of light to transmit, resulting in lower dispersion and higher bandwidth than multimode fiber. Single mode fiber is ideal for long-distance transmission and emerging applications such as 5G and FTTx.
- Data center fiber installation: We provide professional and efficient installation services for underground OSP fiber cabling systems, following industry standards and best practices. We use state-of-the-art tools and equipment to ensure quality and safety throughout the installation process.
- Splice, terminate, OTDR, and OPM testing: We perform various testing procedures to ensure the performance and integrity of the underground OSP fiber cabling system. We splice and terminate the fibers using proper techniques and connectors, measure the optical loss and reflectance using an optical loss test set (OLTS) and an optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR), and verify the optical power using an optical power meter (OPM).
- Permitting and documentation: We handle all the necessary permits and documentation required for underground OSP fiber installation, complying with local and national regulations. We also provide detailed reports and records of the installation and testing results for future reference.
If you are looking for a reliable and cost-effective solution for data center connectivity, contact us today at avatartechllc.com to learn more about our underground OSP fiber services. We have the expertise and experience to deliver high-quality underground OSP fiber cabling systems that meet your data center needs.
