Hyperscale
AFL is the industry expert in fiber optic connectivity for large-scale data centers and the first cabling and connectivity solution provider focused on their ever-evolving needs.
" What does hyperscale mean?
Put simply, hyperscale is the ability for a computing system to adapt in scale to the demands of a workload. It is this type of computing power and network scale that drives video streaming, social media, cloud computing, software platforms, and big-data storage. Data centers are the physical fleet of structures where this type of computing power occurs."
Hyperscale Challenges
In today’s connected world, we recognize the challenges facing hyperscalers are varied and complex.
Continuity
When a one-minute network outage is the equivalent of $100,000+ revenue, the impact is instant, substantial, and, on occasion, catastrophic. We understand how network redundancy and resiliency can be built into even the most complex network architectures, giving you peace of mind.
Security
Data breaches have more than just a financial impact, a security attack creates a lack of consumer trust, damaging the hyperscale provider’s image, integrity, and reliability. Infrastructure redundancy and a network’s physical characteristics are often the last lines of defense against internal or external threats. At AFL, we create solutions to help protect your network against such risks.
Global Availability
Hyperscale is a game of growth and this means either building up or building out. Building out means acquiring or leasing land where development space is often limited, or expanding into new countries or continents - this requires expert knowledge and local support.
Local Availability
On the flip side, if you are looking to ensure low latency in a densely-populated area where land is expensive or non-existent, you need to build up. Wherever your expansion and whatever the size, we can help you to get it right, anywhere in the world.
Technology
Constant technological advancement often means that running out-of-date technology consumes more space, power, and time. As hyperscalers need to renew their technology every 3-4 years, we recognize they need suppliers that can share innovation, commercialize new technologies quickly, and support rolling large-scale replenishment.
Suppliers
The rapid growth of hyperscale data centers is dependent on the strength of their supply chain. From intermittent demand to the need for rapid technological innovation, we pride ourselves on understanding the opportunities and challenges hyperscalers face and are dedicated to helping them deliver their services and create a more connected world.
Innovative technology
Across fiber density, connectivity automation, splicing capability and emerging bandwidth speeds, we are at the forefront of optical fiber innovation.
Comprehensive customer support
Across product and installation training, installer certification, network warranties, network layouts and product design, we offer the most comprehensive customer support in the industry.
End-to-end solutions
From outside the data center to inside, we provide scalable easy-to-use, fast-to-install, high-performance network solutions.
AFL Capabilities
Global Reach
Global support and manufacturing capabilities, with fast delivery across the globe.
Network Infrastructure Solutions for
Hyperscale Data Centers
White Space
Making sure your white space is optimized for increasing data demands can be a challenge. Fortunately, with the right connectivity options, you can create an efficient and scalable system.
Data Center Interconnect
AFL offers two unique DCI solutions – Connectorized and Splicing. Both are crafted using state-of-the-art technology, including our innovative Wrapping Tube Cable (WTC) with SpiderWeb Ribbon® (SWR®) fiber.
Hyperscale Data Centers
Featured products
Wrapping Tube Cable with SpiderWeb Ribbon®
Our industry-leading cable revolutionizes networks by facilitating rapid growth, optimizing fiber utilization, and reducing space constraints.
- Jackets suitable for multiple qualifications
- Ultra-high fiber counts: cables available in 144 fiber to 3456 fiber constructions
- Flexible, collapsible, bonded fiber ribbon design that allows for highly efficient ribbon splicing or individual fiber splicing
Mass-Fusion Splice Cabinets
Transition between outside plant (OSP) cable and inside plant (ISP) cables with ultra-high fiber counts or use as a distribution function for a single high fiber count cable to be spliced to several lower count cables.
- Available in 14RU, 20RU, and 28RU
- 28RU supplied with Ribbon Fiber Splice Trays as standard for up to 6912f fibers
- 20RU supplied with Ribbon Fiber Splice Trays as standard for up to 3456 fibers
- 14RU can hold up to 288 single fiber splices with the option to order Ribbon Fiber Splice Trays separately to achieve up to 1152 fibers
U-Series Front-Access V-Panels
Facilitate modular and simultaneous splicing and patching up to 288f in a 2RU, and 864 fibers in a 6RU utilizing SpiderWeb Ribbon® (SWR®) technology. Single person easy installation, lightweight, and rack-mountable.
- Available in 2RU and 6RU
- Slide-out drawer allows for concurrent splicing by multiple installers
- SpiderWeb Ribbon® (SWR®) LC Pigtails are pre-loaded at the rear of LC Cassettes and pre-routed into Splice Trays
