Data Center Interconnect Solutions

Preterminated and Semi-Preconnectorized solutions which drastically reduce installation time

Data Center Interconnect (DCI) Solutions

Corning's Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solutions, which come with both preterminated and semi-preconnectorized options, are designed to address your growing need for higher data bandwidth, even in the most demanding environments. Our DCI solutions stand out in the market due to their significant advantages in terms of installation speed and simplicity. Applying these to your data center means you can effectively and efficiently meet increasing data demands while also ensuring a smooth installation process!

See how our award-winning EDGE™ Rapid Connect solution is imperative in improving the efficiency of your Data Center Interconnect environment.

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EDGE™ Rapid Connect

Interconnect data centers up to 70% faster, eliminate splicing, and maximize pathway space with our Corning EDGE Rapid Connect solution.

Interconnect data centers up...

Interconnect data centers up to 70% faster,...

Interconnect data centers up to 70% faster, eliminate splicing, and...

Interconnect data centers up to 70% faster, eliminate splicing, and maximize pathway space with our Corning EDGE...

Interconnect data centers up to 70% faster, eliminate splicing, and maximize pathway space with our Corning EDGE Rapid Connect solution.

Cable and Assemblies

View our cables and assemblies that have many use cases and benefits in your data center.

RocketRibbon® Cable

• Fiber counts up to 3,456 — double the density of legacy ribbon cables in the same or similar sized diameter

• Furcation free and finger-peelable subunits for instant fiber access

• Solid ribbon matrix for easy identification and mass fusion splicing

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Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies

• We offer many varieties of Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies including Indoor and Outdoor options.

• Whether you're in search of Simplex, Two-Fiber, or Multifiber options, we have the necessary solutions for your data center's requirements.

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Frames and Housings

View our frames and housing products that have many use cases and benefits in your data center.

Optical Splice Enclosure RXD

• Mass fusion splice up to 6,912

• Simplified installation processes enable time savings

• Can be wall or rack mounted

• Optimized cable routing efficiently manages cable volumes

• Removable top cover for easy additions after day one install

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EDGE™ RC Enclosures

• Ships with 24 F MTP® patch trays that each accept up to 12 MTP or Fast-Track MTP connectors

• Maximum capacity: 3,456 interconnected fibers (12F MTP) or 6,912 interconnect fibers

(24F MTP)

• Wall mountable and rack mountable

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864 Housing

• High-density manageability, with the capacity to house 864-fiber LC connectors in one 6U housing

• Housing features three splice trays (6 ft of slack); each splice tray holds 24 ribbons (288 fibers)

• Allows ergonomic and simultaneous splicing on a table by multiple people

• V-panel front design offers ease of connectivity and ample finger access

• Stackable feature allows for increased density as needed using 864 F or 1,728 F ribbon cables

• XD-02U-PT which is the 288F

• 2U version of the 864F

• 6U housing

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Centrix™ Frames for Data Centers

• Easily configurable to different applications and environments

• Enables the carriers to have flexibility in the type of optical circuits that they deliver to customers

• Scalable architecture allows for seamless expansion

• Density of 4,320 LC/Simplex or 2,160 LC/Duplex connections and variety of splice or preconnectorized options

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Data Center Interconnect FAQs

Read more about our Data Center Interconnect solutions by clicking on the questions below.

What factors should be considered when choosing a DCI solution?

When choosing a Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solution, key considerations include performance and reliability, ensuring high-speed, low-latency data transfer, and continuous operation. Scalability is crucial as the solution should adapt to your growing business needs. Robust security features are essential for data protection. Consider the geographical distance between your data centers, which can impact your choice and cost of the DCI solution. If the solution is compatible with your existing infrastructure, it is more cost-effective, balancing initial investment with ongoing operational expenses.
How scalable are Data Center Interconnect solutions?

Whether you are choosing a semi preconnectorized, or fully preconnectorized solution, Corning offers tremendous flexibility in fiber counts, allowing you to future proof your installation. Semi preconnectorized can utilize RocketRibbon® Cable in various fiber counts from 12F to 3456F in a single cable, splicing into our RXD-OSE housing, which can hold a max capacity of 6912F within a single unit. Additionally, we offer the popular 2178F family of closures for aerial, vault, handhole and more applications, offering a max of 3456F. Fully preconnectorized solutions benefit in every way from our EDGE Rapid Connect system. 70% faster than traditional splice solutions, EDGE RC offers Indoor & Outdoor Transport Trunks in 864F to 3456F, and a complete system of indoor breakout trunks 24F-864F and more. This system is designed to work with the RXD-OPE for a max of 6912F or the mighty Rapid Connect Consolidator Frame, offering a staggering 34,560 fibers in a single frame location.
How can you improve the efficiency of your DCI?

Improve the efficiency of your Data Center with Corning's EDGE™ Rapid Connect. This is a high-speed cable system that can connect data centers up to 70% faster than usual. With smaller and robust connectors, the installation is simpler, more efficient, and reliable, making it a great choice for quickly linking your data centers.

Data Center Interconnect

Articles

Growth in the Segment

Growth in the Data Center Interconnect Segment

The data center interconnect application has emerged as an important and fast-growing segment in the network landscape. This article will explore several of the reasons for this growth, including market changes, network architecture changes, and technology changes.

Cabling Advances

Cabling Advances for Data Center Interconnect

The data center interconnect (DCI) application was a hot topic at the recent Optical Fiber Communications conference in San Diego. Having emerged as an important and fast-growing segment in the network landscape, the space has been the focus of several exciting advances in fiber-optic cabling. This article will explore some of the reasons for the growth of this segment and focus on several of the new cabling technologies aimed at making this space more installer friendly.

Corning and Lumen Supply Agreement

Corning and Lumen Reach Supply Agreement

Corning and Lumen Reach Supply Agreement on Next-Generation Fiber-Optic Cable to support Data Center AI demands. Read more in the article below!

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