Title :
Automatic discovery of fiber optic structured cabling component locations and connectivity
Author :
Wagner, R.E. ; Whiting, Matthew ; Downie, John D. ; Trice, J. ; Vemagiri, J. ; Yeary, L. ; McCollum, R. ; Suber, C. ; Blaignan, Vincent
Author_Institution :
Corning Inc., Corning, NY, USA
Abstract :
The use of RFID tags integrated into fiber optic structured cabling components enables network operators to automatically discover and track the location and connectivity of their cabling infrastructure in real time. A laboratory feasibility demonstration focused on data center applications illustrates the potential capabilities.
Keywords :
optical cables; optical fibre networks; radiofrequency identification; telecommunication network management; RFID tags; cabling infrastructure connectivity; data center applications; fiber optic structured cabling component locations; network operators; Communication cables; Connectors; Optical fiber cables; Optical fibers; RFID tags; Real-time systems;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC/NFOEC), 2012 and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-0262-3
