Cables Plus USA

Cables Plus USA We are committed to supplying superior performance, quality-assured fiber optic and networking products, and providing outstanding service to our customers.

Cables Plus is a wholesale distributor of networking cable including fiber optics, computer, and ethernet, and carries an extensive line of networking infrastructure products from cabinets to racks and patch panels. Cables Plus is a wholesale supplier of data communication connectivity solutions, fiber optic cable, TFOCA, network cables, fiber patch panels, MTP/MTO cassettes, and custom-designed cables.

There are several scenarios that can cause a fiber link to not adequately support a given application or to be completel...
06/22/2022

There are several scenarios that can cause a fiber link to not adequately support a given application or to be completely non-functioning. Here are some tips to remedy the situation!

Every network today includes fiber optic connectivity—whether it's an all-fiber outside plant (OSP) infrastructure, thousands of fiber links between equipment in the data center, or the fiber backbone in a LAN. However, sometimes even after the fiber cabling is installed, tested, commissioned, and...

Today’s data centers encompass more fiber links than ever before. And whether it’s a hyperscale, cloud, colo, or enterpr...
06/08/2022

Today’s data centers encompass more fiber links than ever before. And whether it’s a hyperscale, cloud, colo, or enterprise data center, multi-fiber push-on (MPO) connectors like the MTP have become the de facto interface. Learn More!

As fiber connectivity continues to advance and address the need for next-generation transmission speeds to support emerging technologies, today’s data centers encompass more fiber links than ever before. And whether it’s a hyperscale, cloud, colo, or enterprise data center, multi-fiber push-on (...

Fiber cable is smaller and much lighter weight, meaning it requires less rack, pathway, and inventory space, which saves...
05/12/2022

Fiber cable is smaller and much lighter weight, meaning it requires less rack, pathway, and inventory space, which saves cost and technically makes it a greener option.

Twisted-pair copper cabling continues to be the predominant media in the horizontal LAN infrastructure for connecting and powering devices at the edge of the network—for everything from Wi-Fi access points and surveillance cameras to LED lights and digital displays. Still, no one can deny the ever...

With 800 Gig on the horizon and ongoing developments to support future 1.6 and 3.2 Terabit applications!
04/28/2022

With 800 Gig on the horizon and ongoing developments to support future 1.6 and 3.2 Terabit applications!

As we discussed in a previous blog , multi-fiber MPO connectors have become the connector of choice for high-speed parallel optics applications that transmit and receive over multiple fibers. These include 8-fiber and 16-fiber applications like 100GBASE-SR4 that transmits and receives at 25 Gb/s per...

The first step is to diagnose and try to fix the problem, but once you’ve exhausted those efforts, it may be time to upg...
04/12/2022

The first step is to diagnose and try to fix the problem, but once you’ve exhausted those efforts, it may be time to upgrade.

Limited network speed could be due to a range of factors—from VLAN misconfigurations and outdated equipment to poor network design or issues with the cable plant. The first step is to diagnose and try to fix the problem, but once you’ve exhausted those efforts, it may be time to upgrade. Trouble...

With emerging 5G and IoT/IIoT technologies and ever-increasing demand for more bandwidth, data centers are housing more ...
03/08/2022

With emerging 5G and IoT/IIoT technologies and ever-increasing demand for more bandwidth, data centers are housing more power-hungry equipment than ever before. And that means more energy consumption and higher cost.

With emerging 5G and IoT/IIoT technologies and ever-increasing demand for more bandwidth, data centers are housing more power-hungry equipment than ever before. And that means more energy consumption and higher cost. At the same time, increasing regulations on energy use and the need for industries....

Today’s hospital and healthcare facilities are becoming increasingly dependent on technology to streamline patient care,...
02/22/2022

Today’s hospital and healthcare facilities are becoming increasingly dependent on technology to streamline patient care, deliver quality healthcare services, and improve operational efficiencies.

Today’s hospital and healthcare facilities are becoming increasingly dependent on technology to streamline patient care, deliver quality healthcare services, and improve operational efficiencies. According to a recent report, the U.S. digital health market is expected to reach more than $86 billio...

Beyond the Typical Connector: All About Optical Fiber Attenuators, Adapters, Couplers & SplittersThere are plenty of con...
02/09/2022

Beyond the Typical Connector: All About Optical Fiber Attenuators, Adapters, Couplers & Splitters

There are plenty of connectivity components that can also be a part of fiber infrastructure, including attenuators, adapters, couplers, and splitters.

When it comes to fiber optic connectivity, we always hear a lot about the various types of connectors and their applications such as duplex LC connectors and multi-fiber MTP/MPO connectors. As probably the most critical infrastructure component in a fiber link along with the cable itself, it’s no ...

Not every fiber deployment is suited for pre-terminated solutions. Fusion splicing is a field termination method that of...
01/25/2022

Not every fiber deployment is suited for pre-terminated solutions. Fusion splicing is a field termination method that offers superior performance and is growing in popularity!

Pre-terminated fiber assemblies are ideal for data center deployments because they enable high density, reduce labor and deployment time, and offer superior performance with less variability due to factory termination. However, not every fiber deployment is suited for pre-terminated solutions. Longe...

When it comes to selecting a media converter, primarily you need to know what type of media and signals you’re convertin...
01/11/2022

When it comes to selecting a media converter, primarily you need to know what type of media and signals you’re converting. Learn more now! #

Media converters are fairly simple networking devices for connecting dissimilar media, and most people think of them as being used for transitioning from electrical signals transmitted over copper to optical signals transmitted over fiber. But did you know that media converters can be used for conve...

If you’re new to the industry or just happen to work in an area of IT that doesn’t deal with the cabling infrastructure,...
12/28/2021

If you’re new to the industry or just happen to work in an area of IT that doesn’t deal with the cabling infrastructure, you might be wondering exactly what a fiber patch panel is and how it’s used.

Fiber Patch Panels: What You Need to Know

All MTPs are MPOs but not all MPOs are MTPs. But what exactly is the difference between an MPO and MTP and why should yo...
12/09/2021

All MTPs are MPOs but not all MPOs are MTPs. But what exactly is the difference between an MPO and MTP and why should you care?

In a previous blog, we discussed how multi-fiber push-on (MPO) connectors support 400 and 800 Gigabit applications and beyond. A mainstay in the data center, these connectors use a linear array of fibers in a single ferrule for improved density and to support parallel optic applications that transmi...

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