UCPRECON The Pre-terminated cabling solution fornetwork infrastructures in offices and data centres. A dependable, fast and always available part of Draka Datacom Solutions.

Who is Draka Communications?Draka Communications — a member of Draka Holding N.V. located in Amsterdam — offers a versatile and reliable range of copper and optical fibre cables for infrastructures in the data and telecommunication industry.

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Data Centre Solutions UCFUTURE

With 40/100 Gigabit-Ethernet infra-structures rapidly emerging as the nextstandard, Draka has extended its productrange with a cable program with UCFUTURE

cable that meets current requirementsregarding packing density in data centers – and will facilitate the move tonext-generation 40/100 Gigabit-Ethernet.

Draka's Universal Cabling system for Datacom networksDraka’s range of UC branded Universal Cables has been specifically designed for data transmissionand combines high-capacity with a flexible cable concept that offers the best possible future-proofing for industrial, trade and service sector customers. Draka UC cables can be used in bothstandardized and customized networks.

Our long-lasting expertise in cable andfibre business has been the basis for usholding a major market position today.

Draka Communications is located inmore than 30 countries in Europe, Asia,North America and South America.

Draka UC300 – UC1500This comprehensive product range oftwisted pair cable ranking from Cat.5eover Cat.6 to patented design for Cat.6A up to multimedia cables hasbeen tailored to a variety of applicationsand allows highest transmission rates.

Draka UCFIBRE

Optical fiber data cables from the UCFIBRE

series support the latest leading edgetransmission standard – 10 GigabitEthernet with ten billion bits per second(10Gbit/s) – and provide the ideal basisfor the move to faster transmission protocols in the future.

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The system components meet lateststandard's requirements and enablesimple migration towards faster networkapplications. Your specific installationneeds are fully reflected by the serviceand logistics concept.

The hottest topics in today’s IT infra-structure debate are energy efficiency,TCO, power, cooling management andnetwork management. Often networkcabling is listed here as well.

However, cabling shouldn’t be consideredin isolation, since it takes direct influenceto all abovementioned issues. The onlyway to find the optimum is an integratedinfrastructure approach.

Hereafter you can find system solutionswhich can lower the barriers to propercooling and airflow by smart combinationof Draka Universal Cabling components.More important they enable cost efficientbut future proof solution in the light of

rapid innovations in networking, whichcan hardly be predicted for more thana couple of years. Hence flexibility is keywhich allows IT operators to change to latest chip technologies to enjoy im-provements in energy consumption without re-installing their infrastructures.

Nonetheless it’s crucial to meet estab-lished industry standards because proprietary solution can quickly turn toa dead-end street. Draka’s UCPRECON pre-terminated cabling solution is entirelyfunded on global network and applicationstandards but moreover offers flexibilityand performance which are mission critical in dynamic technology fields likeLAN and data centres.

UCPRECON | Pre-terminated cabling conceptThe system concept contains solutions for all layers of network cabling in office backbones andwork areas, data centres and hosted applications: pre-terminated, modular, individually labelledand tested, along with customer-specific documentation.

UCCONNECT | Building blocks for ultimate network performanceDraka’s broadened portfolio of connectivity products accomplishes perfectly the range of Datacom cable solutions established since many years in a variety of applications.

It contains as well Copper connectivityproducts in classical Cat.5 performanceover trendy Cat.6 compliant productsup to 10Gb/s premium Cat.6A productsas leading edge fibre optic products facilitating Draka’s superior PCVD-based optical fibre cables along withmodular, pluggable FO connectivity solutions perfected for durability andflexibility.

UCPRECON | LAN cabling solution

Draka UCPRECON copper trunk cable assemblies are the perfect for LAN datacentres and all other installations where time to completion is key. Factorypre-terminated and tested cabling saves time and labour, as compared tofield terminated installations.

Assemblies are custom configured inpre-engineered lengths with connectorsto meet the specific needs of each application. Various options in cable endslay-up are available.

UCPRECON | Data centre trunk cabling

What’s needed to meet future data centre requirements in copper cabling?In highly concentrated data centre networks, at server level, the key is tomaximize utilization of available path-ways, racks and spaces rather than to go for maximum permissible channellength.

Especially at Client level bulky cablingforms a serious barrier to air ventilation,literally one of the hot topics in datacentres due to growing packing densityin server racks and the need to offloadthe high amount of heat dissipated by allthe electronics.

For this application Draka has developedthe UCFUTURE program which containsslim cable designs based on existing workarea cable standards, which are perfectfor zone cabling in data centres becauseof these characteristics:

• Up to 100% higher packing density in cable trays

• Fully compliant with established cable standards

• FTP design to eliminate any Alien-Xtalk interferences

• Full 10GBase-T performance over a channel distance of 60m

Just one of many possible solutions:UCPRECON 10G 6-channel cabling solution Factory pre-terminated and tested cablingsolution equipped with UCCONNECT 50010G modules and UCFUTURE LOOMEDZD 26AWG Cat.6A cable.

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These UCFUTURE cables are recommendedin UCPRECON solutions combining the various options of UCCONNECT connectivityproducts matching perfectly the com-plementary cable products.

Find out about the variety of pre-terminated cabling solutions and visitwww.drakact.com/connect

UCPRECON is available in three optimized performance levels

UCPRECON 300 Class D unshielded cabling solutions suitablefor standard office applications

UCPRECON 400 Class E unshielded and shielded cabling solutions meeting all requirements for networks with headroom for future growth

UCPRECON 500 Class EA shielded 10G ready cabling solutions for IEEE 802.3 standard compliant high-speed networks

All UCPRECON products are also available as single cable pre-term solution

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UCCONNECT | LAN connectivity productsOn-site installations take full advantage of the comprehensive range of versatile UC branded cabling systems based on UCCONNECT if pre-termination isn’t desired. It contains all componentsneeded to create end-to-end cabling solutions to last.

CablesDraka offers UC branded cable solutionsto meet all performance levels requiredin today’s LAN and data centre cablingneeds. Shielded and unshielded UC branded cable is fit for installation in horizontal or building backbone areas.Compliance to relevant standards isguaranteed and 3rd party verified. 10G network operators enjoy best classperformance headroom thanks to Draka’s patented unique UC500 designsavailable as F/FTP, U/FTP and U/UTP.

JacksUCCONNECT shielded and unshielded snap-in-jacks offer 3rd party testing to meet all requirements facilitating up to 10G channel performance. The jacks fit allUCCONNECT snap-in style faceplates, floor-boxes and patch panels. Its tool-free termination makes installations quickand easy.

Patch Panels19” rack mounted patch panels are available with or without support barand cable management, and with IDCpunchdown blocks or snap-in style to fit all jacks of the UCCONNECT program. UCPRECON patch panel solutions are available with customized laser-carvedlabels according to your individual project’s documentation need.

Modules and FaceplatesAll Draka connectivity solutions fit acomprehensive range of plastic acces-sories to provide an outlet solution forwall, CP box and panel applications. For the full range of copper accessoriesplease visit our websitewww.drakact.com/connect

Patch CordsUCCONNECT factory-tested patch cords guarantee superior performance and accomplish UCPRECON cabling to form a fullystandard compliant channel solution. Its performance supports solutions for full10G readiness.

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UCFIBRE | Fibre optic cabling solutions

Optical fibre principleUtmost accuracy during the manufactu-ring process — this is the “secret” of ahigh-capacity optical fibre. Only top quality permits an optimum data trans-mission — especially in the new high-speednetworks. The necessary processes suchas the plasma-activated deposition(PCVD) require state-of-the-art manu-facturing techniques as well as a specialknow-how of Draka’s employees.

Sophisticated PCVD processIt is the highly accurate process of theso-called plasma-activated deposition(PCVD) that makes our optical fibres exceptionally proven for future require-ments. These fibres are applied to allfibre optic cables of series UCFIBRE.

Maximum link distances due to laser-optimized fibresThe cost-effective 10 Gbit Ethernet at850nm is ideally supported by MaxCapOM3. Without re-installations, idle timesand additional investments, it makes distances possible which allow the changeto the next faster transmission protocolby using the existing network structureon the same infrastructure. It does notmatter whether it concerns the frequentlyused applications with light emitting diodes (LED) or new interfaces on thebasis of VCSELs.

MaxCap OM4 - blue print for new multi-mode fibre standardOM4 multimode fibre is ideal for 10Gink applications requiring a higherpower budget, for example when moreconnectors are required, which is thecase in Data Centres. They are also perfect for 10G applications requiring alonger distance than 300 meters (up to550 meters). Finally, OM4 fibres are future proof, especially for 40 Gb/s and100 Gb/s Ethernet solutions.

BendBright technologyThe key feature in the fibre design thatallows for significant improvement inmacro bending performance is the inser-tion of a field confining “trench” in thefibre cladding. This trench reduces theoptical power in the region just outsidethe guiding core, which is very beneficialin keeping the signal inside the fibrewhen the fibre is bent. BendBright tech-nology facilitates convincing benefits:

• 10-100x bending improvement over standard fibres

• Fully backwards compatible with i.e.G.652.D standard single mode fibre

• Deployed in over 30 countries worldwide

• Greater than 10 million SM splices and connectors

Every network is a unique structure.There are various segments of differentrequirements which need to be under -stood before creating any solution.

LAN and data centre backbones are already equipped with optical fibre tech-nology. It is state-of-the-art and offerslowest attenuation at highest data rateswhich is a prerequisite for backbonedata links. With data centres it forms oneof the most demanded components dueto the highly aggregated data traffic there.

As soon as 10 Gigabit Ethernet comes tothe agenda at client level, a data centrebackbone capable of 10GbE to link between access and distribution levelturns into a real bottleneck. Despite thefact that copper data cables are capableof covering a distance of up to 100m at 10Gbit/s, the preference in this placeshould be laser optimized multimodefibre according to OM3 specification.

This fibre technology is available in Drakacable designs to meet the specific needsof data centre infrastructures, let it be asingle core cable or the popular shotguncable design with figure-8 shape, thebreak-out cable for multiple fan outs orloose tube cable design with high fibrecounts for trunk lines.

More and more in use is the MPO-styleoptical fibre connector, which requiressmall cables to fit the planar structureof its fibre management as well as itsouter dimensions. Draka’s specificallydesigned MPO cable is made for inter-connects of 40GBase-SR4 channelswhich is one of the next options into adata centre’s infrastructure of the future.

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Draka Certified Engineers Program – the way to know howCertified engineers enjoy full vendor support before, during and after completion of their projects.

BeforeAlready before your project commences– Draka is there to train you on all featuresof UC cabling system.

If you are an experienced professionalor still improving your engineering skills– Draka offers you the right mix of theoryand practice to get you going better. Take advantage of a world leading manu-facturer’s resources.

DuringIf your project is fully running and youface an issue – trust in our experiencedin-field support. You will not be alone if there are questions about testing,standards or installation practices.

If there is uncertainty about your specification, we are there to give yousupport.

• Modular solutions in copper and optical fibre cabling

• Easy to handle thanks to pre-termi-nated plug n play!

• Cost and time efficient installation• End-to-end System warranty • Factory tested links• Dokumentation according to your

needs• Supports better cooling and airflow

in dense installations• 10, 40 and 100 GbE „Next Generation

Ethernet Ready” • 50% higher packing density with

twisted pair cabling• Includes:

• Fully shielded Cat.6A performing 10G channel

• BendBrightXS: world first bend-insensitive SM-fibre

• MaxCap-BB-OM4: performance meets robustness, bend-insensitivehigh-speed MM-fibre

Draka preterminated cabling systemYour system solution for future proof LAN and data centre cabling!

AfterNeedless to say – the 3rd party approvedsolutions from Draka are entirely coveredby an end-to-end system warranty.

Simply fill the form provided on the Drakawebsite www.drakact.com/connectand give the Draka UC system end-userfull confidence over the entire life cycleof his network infrastructure.

Draka Communications has offices and production facilities all over the world.

To get in touch with us and find out how we can help you build yournetwork, visit our website at www.draka.com/communicationsor contact us.

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