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also be locked to prevent access to the server connections but still allow access to the patching zones .
Based on comparison studies , Siemon claims that VersaPOD cabinets can reduce the number of cabinets required in a typical datacentre by 20 %.
Tanzania ’ s National Health Insurance Fund is deploying Siemon VersaPOD cabinets that meet high-density requirements of the modern datacentre .
With a total of 92 copper connections , the National Health Insurance Fund datacentre also requires Category 6A cabling that exceeds current standards . Siemon ’ s Z-MAX 6A F / UTP solution was considered the most suitable option by combining performance and usability with security and noise immunity . It also helped speed up the installation .
Iyer Sivakumar , Simeon Africa Sales Manager , says , “ Due to its innovative design , Z-MAX 6A offers significantly reduced installation times when used in conjunction with our Z-MAX Termination Tool . This combination means outlets can be terminated in as little as 60 seconds , which helps reduce labour time and costs .”
For cabling it is using Siemon ’ s Z-MAX 6A F / UTP solution combining performance and usability with security and noise immunity .
Complementing Z-MAX is Siemon ’ s XGLO multimode high density plug and play optical fibre cable , incorporating modules , reel and connect panels . XGLO utilises laser-optimised fibre for superior transmission performance for up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications and exceeds ANSI , TIA , EIA and ISO , IEC insertion loss and return loss requirements .
As with Z-MAX , installation time is also saved thanks to the use of Siemon ’ s fibre mechanical splice termination tool and connectivity system .
Complementing Z-MAX is Siemon ’ s XGLO multimode high density plug and play optical fibre cable , incorporating modules , reel and connect panels . ( Source : Company video )
cabinets that meet high-density requirements of the modern datacentre . VersaPOD leverages the vertical space between bay cabinets for patching and cable management , freeing critical horizontal space for active equipment and providing superior density in minimum floor space .
In a standard server rack configuration , 48 port patch panels required for patching to each server each occupy 2U worth of horizontal space . With VersaPOD cabinets , these patch panels can be mounted in the vertical patching area . For added security , the cabinet doors of the VersaPOD can
The new datacentre has been a success and National Health Insurance Fund ’ s Bakari Yahaya Mhamali is confident that the network infrastructure solution configured by Emerging Communications will ensure a level of future proofing . “ We have the added peace of mind through a Siemon twenty-year warranty , which covers products , performance and applications assurance .” www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO
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