case study Enabling connectivity Down Under Introduction Increasing complexity around connectivity to multiple locations, clouds, car- riers and other digital services mean colocation data centers are constantly adapting to meet customer demands. As a result, space becomes a critical factor when it comes to data center cable management. Structured solutions that take up as little space as possible are essential, without compromising on performance, density, or ease of management. When Australian colocation provider NEXTDC launched B2, Australia’s first Uptime Institute Tier IV-certified facility in Brisbane, it needed a solution with flexibility at the heart. Application Colocation data center Technology Fiber optics Solutions Structured cabling Region Australia Customer NEXTDC Challenge NEXTDC offers its customers physical and/or virtual connections, including direct interconnection to its B1 site to enable resilience planning between the two Brisbane facilities. To ensure seamless connectivity, NEXTDC n eeded to find an effective way to architect structured cabling and patch cord management, whilst maximising space. 1 / 3
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