Data Center Solutions

Solving YourData CenterDesign Challenges

Belden knows your data center is muchmore than a space that simply houses servers and networkequipment. Fueled by e-commerce and the IP world we live in today, the data center has become themost critical asset – and investment – for nearly every organization. It is truly the operations center ofyour business: housing all the mission-critical applications, equipment and systems you need to enableevery transaction, communication and task; providing the links to customers, business partners andvendors around theworld; and even controlling building environmental, security and life safety systems.

The Challenges of Data Center Design

Faced with the now fundamental importanceof the data center and the need to provide forever-increasing applications, transmission speedsand data storage, businesses are experiencing asignificant upsurge in the amount of equipmenttheir data centers must support. Consequently,IT managers must design scalable data centersto support their future growth and potentiallynew technologies, while ensuring maximumperformance, density andmanageability. At thesame time, the amount of power needed to runthe data center is at an all time high, requiringsufficient cooling and energy efficient solutions.

And as if those challenges weren’t enough,the new economics of IT has put budgets underincreased scrutiny, requiring IT managers toensure ROI and lowest total cost of ownershipwhen selecting data center components.

Belden® –Your Data Center Partner

Belden providessuperior-performing,end-to-end cablingsolutions to meetyour present day

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The Role of theStructured Cabling System

Within the data center, a variety of systemssupport, protect andmanage both current andfuture equipment, the data transmitted, and thethousands of connections between servers andswitches and the outlying areas of the network.These systems include storage, power distribution,cooling, cabling infrastructure, security and fireprotection – and any design decision for one islikely to impact the others. All of these systemsare interrelated andmust be part of a unifiedstructured cabling system. As the foundation ofthe data center, the structured cabling systemshould be designed considering the following:

• It should have the scalability necessary tooutlast two to three generations ofactive equipment

• It should be flexible to facilitatereconfigurations

• It should be highly durable to ensurenetworking performance, reliabilityand availability.

Without a properly designed cablinginfrastructure, the data center is in jeopardy.In fact, independent research indicates thatwhile the cabling infrastructure only represents2 to 5%of a typical IT budget, as much as 50%of network problems are related to an inadequateor underperforming cabling infrastructure.

How Belden Meets YourCabling System Needs

As your data center partner, Belden offersan in-depth knowledge of structured cabling,data center systems and the interaction betweenthem. Belden understands your needs and thedesign challenges you are up against – andwe have leveraged our decades-long expertiseinto the design of highly-flexible, end-to-endstructured cabling systems that are uniquein their ability to provide optimal systemperformance, while simultaneously solvingyour density and manageability issues – bothnow and in the future.

Belden: ProvidingData Center Performance,Density and Manageability...Without Compromise

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Regardless of your business or size, all datacenters have similar needs, since their goal isthe same: to provide secure and uninterruptedavailability to computing, storage, networkingand communications resources. Recent trendshave further amplified the emphasis on data centeruptime and cost savings, creating a greater needfor performance, density andmanageabilitythan ever before. Belden Data Center Solutionsseamlessly work together tomeet all these needs.

• Performance– Every business todayneeds to support current and futurebandwidth-intensive applications. With thebeyond-standards performance guaranteedby Belden, IT managers have the flexibilityto add capacity, reconfigure connectionsand bring new applications on line withoutsacrificing reliability and headroom.

• Density– The increasing number ofapplications and connections supportedby the data center calls for cost-effective,high-density Belden solutions that are designedto offer scalability by yieldingmore rack,pathway and floor space for future build-outsand help reservemore premium cooling space.

• Manageability–Withoutmanageability,disconnects, reconnects and cable reroutingcan result in downtime, slower deployments,and lost revenue. Proper cablingmanagementstarts with Belden solutions that protect, storeand organize cables and connections whilefacilitating installation.

Uninterrupted access to data center applicationsis essential for any business tomaintain day-to-day operations, and ITmanagers everywhereare pushing to deliver “five 9s” availability. Whileindividual components canmeet standards andclaim performance, density ormanageability, theymay not be capable of working together, whichcan ultimately leave gaps that impact data centeruptime and cost of ownership.

Belden Data Center Solutions are comprisedof a breadth of reliable end-to-end componentsthat have been designed and engineered to exceedstandards and cost-effectively work together asan integrated system thatmeets all data centerneeds…without compromise.

Belden® –We Understand Your Data Center Design Challenges

With beyond-standardsperformance and yourhigh-density and cablemanagement needsaddressed, Beldencan be your one-stopdata center shop.

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Our Expertise Makes Us the Easy Choice

Belden is also proud to hold leadership roleson the following data center related industrystandards committees and organizations whileproviding the quality products and supportnecessary to helpmake the IT professionals’job easier.

• TIA-942 – In April 2005, TIA(Telecommunications Industry Association)introduced the TIA-942 TelecommunicationsInfrastructure Standard for Data Centersto address cabling infrastructure in thedata center, including recognized cablingmedia type andmaximum cabling distances.The standard also provides facility, space,management, reliability and power andcooling guidelines, including strategies likearranging equipment racks in hot and coldaisles to encourage airflow and reduce heat.

A key aspect of TIA-942 is the definingof specific functional areas within the datacenter to help determine the placement ofcabling, components and equipment (basedon the standard star topology defined byexisting TIA standards for commercial spaces).The specific functional areas, their definitionsper the standard and the typical Beldenproducts found there are displayed onpages 6 and 7.

• 10GBASE-T Short-Reach Mode –The IEEE 802.3an standard for running10 Gigabit Ethernet over copper includesan optional Short-Reach or Low-Powermode. Short-ReachMode requires less powerbecause the complexity of the digital signalprocessing (DSP) and the level of the transmitsignal are reduced. Short Reach mode canbe implemented over a channel of up to30meters and requires Augmented Category 6or Class F cabling.

• BICSI-002 – BICSI, in conjunctionwith the National Electrical ContractorsAssociation (NECA), is developing acomplementary standard to TIA-942,anticipated to be released in early 2008.The proposed ANSI-BICSI-002 Data CenterStandard expands on the existing standardand its annexes to create a best practicesdocument that addresses data centerdesign and infrastructure in greater detail.

Keeping up-to-date with data center standards is key to a leadership position within the industry.

From the demarc in the entrance room, to the cross connect, to the equipment rack, and all the cablingin between, Belden solutions for the data center are uniquely positioned to seamlessly integrate the datacenter’s functional areas while cost-effectively responding to the latest trends and challenges.But Belden doesn’t stop there.

Belden provides the optical fiber cable and connectivity for linking IT spaces, equipment, and facilities.Weoffer total copper andwireless networking solutions to deliver voice and data to the office, conference roomor cafeteria. Our high-definition video and speaker cables deliver thebest picture and sound in the auditorium.Belden’s specialty cables for CCTV, access control, building automation and fire alarm systems ensure safety,security and comfort throughout any facility.With thousands ofproducts available, Beldenmeets all your signal transmissionneeds for the data center and beyond.

Belden® –Solutions for the Data Center and Beyond

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Belden solutionsseamlessly integrateevery space withinthe data center, whileefficiently respondingto future challenges.

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Entrance Room/Telecommunications Room (TR)

The entrance room of the data center is the locationfor access provider equipment, demarcation points andinterface with other campus locations. The TIA-942standard recommends locating the entrance room outsideof the computer room for security purposes. SpecificBelden products found in the entrance room include:

• FiberExpress Wall-mount and Rack-mount Patch Panels• FiberExpress Manager•Optimax Connectors•GigaBIX and 110XC IDC Systems•735 and 734 Series Coax Cable•High-density Racking System•Enclosures

Connected to the data center MDA through backbonecabling, TRs are spaces for housing equipment, cableterminations and cross connects that serve office areason specific floors. In addition to voice, data, and wirelesssystems, TRs can house equipment for life safety/firesystems, security, and building automation systems.Belden offers a variety of products to support all ofthese systems within the TR:

• Belden Wireless LAN switch •10GX and GigaBIX IDC•Belden PoE Midspan Hubs Blocks•Belden IBDN® Patch Panels •High-density Racking• FiberExpress Patch Panels System• Enclosures

BMain Distribution Area (MDA) &Horizontal Distribution Area (HDA)

The MDA houses the main cross connect and the corerouters and switches for the corporate LAN. The HDAhouses cross connects and active equipment (switches) forconnecting to the equipment distribution area and storagearea network (SAN). Per the TIA-942 standard, both theMDA and HDA require separate racks for fiber, UTP andcoax cable. Several Belden products provide maximumperformance, density and management in the MDA andHDA, including:

• 10GX® Patch Panels and Cords•GigaFlex Cat 6+ Patch Panels and Cords• FiberExpress® Manager Modules and Patch Cords•Optimax® Connectors• Equipment Cable Harnesses•High-density Racking System•Enclosures

A Storage Area Network (SAN)

The SAN houses all data storage devices such as diskarrays, tape libraries and high-capacity optical disk librariesfor applications like video surveillance. The use of a separateSAN eliminates the need to store data directly on servers,which provides better network capacity. Access to storeddata must be fast, requiring high-speed connections fromthe HDA. Belden products for the SAN include:

• FiberExpress Manager with Patch Cords• FiberExpress Multi-fiber Cable Assemblies• FiberExpress Pre-terminated MPO Cable Assembliesand FiberExpress Bar

•High-density Racking System•Enclosures

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Backbone Cabling & Horizontal Cabling

The backbone cabling within the data center provides thecritical connections between the entrance room, MDA andHDA. The backbone cabling in many of today’s data centerssupports 10 Gigabit transmission speeds for current and futureapplications. The horizontal cabling within the data centerprovides the connection between the HDA and EDA and SAN,including the optional ZDA. Belden products for the backboneand horizontal cabling include:

• 10 Gigabit 850 nm Laser-optimized 50/125µm multimodeFiberExpress Cables FX2000

•10 Gigabit 4-pair UTP Belden 10GX Cable•Belden IBDN Category 6 Cable• FiberExpress MPO Cables

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Equipment Distribution Area (EDA)

The EDA is where equipment cabinets and racks housethe switches and servers and where the horizontal cablingfrom the HDA is terminated at patch panels. In the EDA,racks and cabinets should be arranged in a hot aisle/coldaisle configuration to encourage airflow and reduce heat.Belden offers a variety of products for the EDA, includingour high-end freestanding enclosures that help provideairflow and cooling:

• FiberExpress Manager and Patch Cords•Optimax Connectors• 10GX Ultra High-density Patch Panels and Cords•Cat 6+ Ultra High-density Patch Panels and Cords•Server Enclosures

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Zone Distribution Area (ZDA)

The optional ZDA acts as a consolidation point within thehorizontal cabling run between the HDA and EquipmentDistribution Area. Per the standard, the ZDA cannot containany cross connects or active equipment. Belden productstypically deployed in the ZDA include the following:

• 10GX Ultra High-density Patch Panels and Cords•GigaFlex Cat 6+ Ultra High-density Patch Panels• 10GX and GigaBIX IDC Systems•10GX IDC Distribution Frame System

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Support Offices and Open Areas

Whether it’s cubicles, conference rooms, hallways or cafeterias,there are many areas throughout a facility or campus wherepeople conduct day-to-day activities. From wired and wirelessvoice and data systems to fire alarm and security surveillance,Belden offers a variety of products that deliver these systemsto where it matters most.

•MediaFlex Outlets • Surveillance (CCTV) Camera Cable•Belden IBDN Cable • Door Access (Access Control) Cable•Wireless Access Points • Low Smoke, Zero Halogen Cable• PoE Range Extenders • 2-hour EVAC Systems Cable

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Topping the Industry:Belden IBDNCopper Systems

Belden System 10GX® –Within the data center,cabling connecting switches and routers to serversand SANs require both high-density connectionsand high-speed transmission. The Belden IBDNSystem 10GX accommodates these requirementsand is comprised of 10GX Cables, Patch Panels,Modular Cords andModules. Each of thesecomponents is developed around the followingseries of dynamic enabling technologies that offerdramatically improved performance, density andmanagement for the data center.

• MatriX IDC technology positions each IDC ata right angle to its neighboring IDC to cancelout Alien Crosstalk, resulting in a 15dB reduc-tion in ANEXT over traditional technologiesand supporting stable high performance inhigh-density environments where connectorsare placed close together.

• X-Bar Technology uses a plastic devicethat positions pairs at a right angle duringtermination, allowing the 10GX IDCConnecting Block to have InstallablePerformance® – or performance similar tothat measured in a laboratory environment.

Belden® –Copper Systems You Can Depend On

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Belden’s 10GX Solutionsrely on innovative enablingtechnologies to ensureoutstanding10 Gigabitperformance, while alsooffering an unmatched levelof high-density and cablemanagement products.

Belden has earned a reputation as an expert solutions provider precisely because our customersare now, and have always been, our #1 priority. Nearly every product we make is the result of ourcontinued involvement in industry associations, on-going conversations with our customers, anda commitment to providing innovation.

As evidence, we offer a broad selection of products designed to work together to maintain data centeruptime with lower total cost of ownership. Moving forward, Belden will continue to introduce newinnovations that complement the following data center solutions.

The X-Bar assures Installable Performance byeliminating the possibility of a termination error.

The X-Bar Eliminates Craft-relatedTermination Variances

Traditional Technology vs.Matrix IDC Technology

By altering each pair contact position by 90 degrees,the “antenna” effect is effectively cancelled.

• FleXPoint PCB (printed circuit board)technology is usedwithin the 10GXmodulehousing to position the compensation circuitrydirectly at the plug’s point of contact forexcellent crosstalk performance up to 625MHz.

• Our 10GX cables featurean internal H-webconstruction thatimproves Alien Crosstalk,NEXT, and impedanceperformance forguaranteed reliableperformance up to 625MHz – far beyondwhat other manufacturers can support.

• And, Belden’s engineers have attained a smallerdiameter cable (only .295") with RoundFleXTechnology, whichmeans higher density at therack and easier handling through pathways.

Belden 10GX IDC System – Complementingthe System 10GX, the Belden IBDN 10GX IDCSystem is a high-performance, space-efficientmodular connection systemwith flexibility toaccommodate large, wall-mounted cross connectsand interconnect systems. The 10GX IDC Systemrelies on the innovative 10GX technologies, aswell the following:

• X-Pair Technology has twoIDC clips of the same pairforming an “X” that result inthe continuation of the twistedpair andNEXT performance thatis 32 times better than specifiedin the current standard forrunning 10Gigabit over copper.

IBDN Gigabit Cabling Systems – Belden’send-to-end, copper-based systems includeCategory 6 systems optimized for Gigabitnetworking in the data center and beyond.The IBDN System 2400 delivers reliable 250MHzperformance while the IBDN System 4800LX isthe industry’s first enhanced 300MHz systemto support multi-Gigabit protocols.

For the highest density and a level of mated-performance unmatched in the marketplace,the GigaBIX Cross-Connect System is the mostcost effective choice for Cross connects orInterconnects in the data center.

The IBDN Gigabit Cabling Systems also includeGigaFlex PS6+Modules andModular Patch Cordsthat are based on a patented encapsulated leadframe technology that ensures excellent long-term reliability and performance, exceeding allspecified Category 6 parameters.

Equipment Cable Harnesses – To ensureuptime and increased revenue, Belden’spre-dressed, pre-labeled patch cord bundlesfor 24- and 48-port applications are ideal fordeploying high-density equipment quicklyand easily.

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Belden cabling technologies ensure 10 Gigabit performance.

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Belden’s FiberExpress Solution is a completeend-to-end optical cabling systemdesigned tomeet the performance, density andmanagementrequirements wherever fiber is deployed in thedata center. The solution features our FX2000 850nm Laser-optimized 50/125µmmultimode fiberto support 10 Gigabit transmission speeds.

FiberExpress Ultra Patch Panel System –FiberExpressUltra brings fiber patching in thedata center to a whole new level, featuring ultrahigh density, easy installation andmaintenance,

and betterflexibility andmanageability.FiberExpressUltralets IT managers

ensure data center performance, reliabilityand lower total cost of ownership with faster,high-density deployments and upgrades whileprotecting existing systems and connectors.Additionally, FiberExpressUltra supports a varietyof data center applications, including mixing andmatching of several connector types, rack andwall-mount solutions, and secure/keyed options.

System attributes include:

• Up to 96 fibers in a 1U space, thehighest density available to maximizespace and scalability

• Easy front access to connectors withdual swing-out frames

• 1-inch pull out to access individualconnector modules without affectingadjacent connections

• Integrated cable management reduces slackand provides proper bend radius and intuitivecable routing

• User-friendly labeling feature displays labelsduring maintenance for easy identification

FiberExpress Manager – Designed to streamlinetermination, connection and maintenance

activities in the datacenter, the FiberExpressManager uses ascalable, modularapproach to adapt toa variety of situationsand make data centermanagement easierthan ever before.

Optimax® Connectors –The unique design of ourOptimax field-installable connectors incorporatesa factory-mounted fiber stub and pre-polished

ceramic ferrule thatprovide an efficient andfast connectorizationwith no polishing, heatcuring, bonding orepoxy. Optimax connec-tors ensure low loss, low

reflectance and reliable high-bandwidth transmis-sion, plus they can be installed in oneminute.

FiberExpress Pre-terminated Solutions –The ultimate in easy, quick and reliable opticalnetworking is the FiberExpress Pre-terminatedSystem, ideal for plug-and-play applications likeStorage Area Networks. This flexible solutionspeeds deployment and provides high densitywith FiberExpressMPOCable Assemblies featuringmulti-fiber cables and singleMPO connectors.

FiberExpress Secure/Keyed LC System –In recent years, data center security has becomeincreasingly important formission criticalapplications. The FiberExpress Secure/Keyed LC

System is a tamper-resistant Small FormFactor connectionsystem that physicallysegregates networksegments via 12different keying

options. The LC technology offers betterperformance, easier cleaning, design flexibility,fast installation and scalability to higher speeds.

Belden® –Complete, End-to-end FiberExpress® Systems

Belden offers a broadselection of optical fiberproducts to support datacenter applications whileenabling performance,uptime, density andmanageability withoutcompromise.

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CableManagement Solutions

Belden offers a variety of cablemanagementsolutions that seamlessly integrate with both ourcopper and fiber solutions to help you bring datacenter systems on line faster, makemoves, addsand changes easier, and ensure proper protectionof cables and connectors for better reliabilityand uptime.

High-density Modular Racking System –This sturdy and exceptionally versatile racking

system has beencarefully designedand engineered tofacilitate high-density data centerinstallations thatoptimize systemperformance andmanageability. Thesystem’s modularity

makes it highly scalable to growwith your datacenter. The flat black finish and streamlined designalso give your data center a professional,high tech look.

Enclosures and Accessories – From data deepand slim enclosures to ultra deep server enclosures,Belden offers something for every functional area

of the data center.Ourwide variety ofmanagement acces-sories helps ITmanagers deployandmanage high-density data centers.Available with solid,tempered glass, orvented doors, our

full line of enclosures offers features like reversibledoors, lift-off side panels, and adjustable bottomplates and access tops thatminimize dirt and dust.

Special Applications Solutions

Belden’s full range of products includesintegrated solutions tomeet the needs of allsystems supported by the data center. Our NewGeneration® Audio and Fire Alarm cables providereliable signal transmission and crisp sound forauditorium, paging and life safety systemswhilecontrol and Safe-T-Line® cables ensure that EVACand HVAC systems function properly. When itcomes to picture quality, Belden’s Pan/Tilt/Zoom,CCTV and high-definition camera and video cablesdeliver clear images for better entertainment andsecurity. Belden’s Access Control cables help youprotect people and property within the datacenter and beyond.

Belden® –Optimum Cable Management and Special Applications Solutions

One Solution, One Vendor

Whether copper or optical fiber,Belden delivers your solution forthe data center. Our products aredesigned to work together to meetyour networking requirements whileproviding exceptional quality for yearsto come. Built by an industry leader,Belden, our data center solutionsalso are backed by two uniquewarranties: a 25-year ProductWarranty and a Lifetime ApplicationAssurance Program.

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