Data Centers and Dark Fiber: 7 Things To Know
Considering dark fiber for your data center? It can be a great solution, but it’s not right for every circumstance. Here are some facts and considerations when considering building a dark fiber network. 1. What is dark fiber? “Dark fiber” refers to unused fiber optical cables. These cables are installed, configured, and ready to use, but they’re not yet connected to anything. They will remain “dark” until they’re connected to electronic equipment and “lit” (activated) for transmissions. 2. Why do data centers use dark fiber? Dark fiber is often kept in reserve so data centers can expand their networks quickly. Rather than installing new cables each time bandwidth demand grows, […]
