Data Centers

Like any storage system, Data Center storage can be defined as a device, tool or software technology that stores data. It can be the combination of several HDDs, tape drives and SSDs, or virtual storage facilities like the cloud. These high performing storage drives are connected to servers through storage network technologies like Storage Area Networks (SAN), Network Attached Storage (NAS), and Direct Attached Storage (DAS), and are part of backup means like Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID). Amphenol has a robust portfolio of high performance, reliable storage connectors that are ideal for Data Center storage systems.

Servers, switches, and other storage devices are stacked in a rack inside every Data Center. These essential components are interconnected for the transfer of data through fiber optic and copper cables in various lengths that can support data rates up to 112Gb/s per cable. Check out Amphenol’s connector and cable solutions including Transceivers, Active Optical Cables, and High Speed External I/O Cable Assemblies that are perfect for consistent high speed rack connectivity.

Data Center Switch units are arranged in a Data Center rack and are responsible for transferring data in and out of servers and storage. While the servers process information, the flow of network traffic is controlled by the switches and routers, allowing the systems within the network to communicate with each other. Switches connect devices within the network, whereas routers are used to establish connection between networks. Switches support high-bandwidth interconnections using various protocols. Amphenol offers many interconnect solutions like High Speed I/O Connectors, Board-to-Board and Wire-to-Board Connectors, Memory, Media, and Peripheral Connectors, Modular Jack and USB solutions, and SATA and SAS Storage Connectors, which help in the flawless performance of these systems.

Data Center is a collection of numerous power-hungry devices and hence must depend on large power supply units to operate steadily and incessantly. The Power Distributions Unit (PDU) is a significant part of the data center that provides stable, uninterrupted power supply for servers. These PDUs supply AC and DC power to multiple devices placed in a rack. There are different types of PDUs available today that allow monitoring, metering, and even remote control. Amphenol's high density power connectors, bus bar interconnects, and cabled solutions effectively enable these power distribution units to help power up the entire Data Center.