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ESSENTIAL SELECTION Aten claims industry first with 4K dual- view Thunderbolt 2 sharing device Aten has launched the US7220, which the Taiwanese company describes as the industry’s first 4K dual-view Thunderbolt 2 sharing device. As a dual-computer sharing station, it not only allows users to effortlessly share hardware resources and digital media at blazing speeds with two Thunderbolt 2-enabled laptops/computers, but also to seamlessly switch between the PCs at the push of a button. The US7220 is designed for multitasking, with instant switching, dual 4K display support and multiple device connections. Kevin Chen, Aten Inte r nat io na l ’ s p re s id e nt , s a y s : ‘W i t h t he d u al -view, 4K-en a b l e d U S 7 220 T h u nd e r b o l t 2 s h ar i n g sw i tc h, Aten o nce a ga i n u p gra d e s t h e ind u s t r y s ta nda rd to a new level . ‘The device’s stylish and intuitive form factor helps users to build both an aesthetically pleasing and an extremely functional workstation, at once showcasing our strong capabilities in both design and R&D.’ For further information visit: www.aten.com R&M launches new generation of connection boxes for fibre optic networks R&M has launched a new generation of sturdy and flexible connection boxes for fibre optic networks. The Polaris-box 6 can be used to supply single and multi dwelling units, terraced houses and comparable building complexes with fibre optics. R&M product manager Patrick Schilter says: ‘The new Polaris-box 6 from R&M is an all-rounder. Its area of use ranges from the building entry point on the facade or in the basement through floor distributors to power outlets in offices and apartments. ‘Network operators can set up both point to point and point to multipoint cabling with the compact FO distributor.’ The dust-tight and waterproof housing with lift-up lid can accommodate up to 12 plug and up to 60 splice connections. There is also space for four FMTS 1TPU splice trays or two 2TPU splitter trays. During development, R&M says it set great store by ensuring that the Polaris-box is suitable for any outdoor use. The housing itself fulfills the requirements of protection class IP67, R&M says. Installation teams can add individually required connection modules on site. Fibre routing and configurations can be modified and retrofitted at any time. Stulz unveils CyberRack heat exchanger door Stulz has expanded its product portfolio for rack-based cooling systems with the CyberRack Active rear door. The heat exchanger door replaces the back panel of the rack, and its compact design enables the cooling of all ser ver cabinets, including high-density systems, directly inside the data centre. The space in the rack remains fully available for IT equipment. A s t h e d e pt h o f t h e ra c k i n c re a s e s b y l e s s t h a n 3 0 0 m m , t h e d o o r c a n a l s o b e ret rof i t te d i n ex i s t i n g i n s ta l l at i o n s , w i t h n o re p o s i t i o n i n g o f s e r ve r ra c k s n e e d e d . Two versions of this product are available, with a cooling capacity of 19 or 32kW. Up to five EC fans ensure an optimum airflow. Thanks to its individual adapter frame, the CyberRack can be installed in all commonly available 19in cabinets. The frame models are available in heights of 42U and 48U, and widths of 600mm and 800mm. The cooling capacity of the CyberRack is automatically adapted to the heat load of the servers. This is achieved either directly through continuous analysis of the measured temperatures, or indirectly via differential pressure control. In this instance, the speed of the CyberRack fans is adjusted in line with the air flow of the servers’ own fans. For further information visit: www.stulz.co.uk For further information visit: www.rdm.com June 2017 | 41