Molex launches ModLink Plug & Play Copper Solution

11/24/08

Molex, a leading structured cabling system manufacturer, is pleased to announce the release of it’s ModLink™ Plug and Play Copper solution, a custom pre-terminated high density modular copper solution that is 100% factory tested.

Factory terminated Plug and Play solutions offer enterprises a number of advantages over traditional cabling systems. All cabling is delivered to site pre-terminated and as a result the deployment is faster and smoother. Plug and Play solutions are ideal for installations where quality, security and speed of implementation are paramount, in most cases, high density environments. Typical applications for Plug and Play solutions are: Data Centers, Storage Area Networks (SAN’s), Disaster Recovery Networks or temporary cabling systems.

The ModLink solution utilizes the patented Molex iPass™ connector- a low profile slim line I/O connector designed specifically for high density applications. The connector is made from die-cast zinc alloy and has a narrow latch-pull design that enables swift and positive connect or disconnect. The connector accommodates a 24 pair cable and the overall cable diameter is significantly less than that of the multiple RJ45 cables used in traditional systems – this assists with airflow and cooling in cable-dense applications. The iPass connector provides a consistent & reliable performance up to Gigabit Ethernet speeds.

Each ModLink cassette supports 6 or 12 RJ45 ports in a 2 row format and easily slides in and out of the ModLink panels allowing speedy installations in switch or server applications. The simple design of the cassette allows for fast upgrades or expansion of systems in the future, with minimum installation time. The cassettes offer reliable Gigabit Ethernet performance and help keep the cost of ownership at low manageable levels as usage of critical capacity rack space is greatly reduced.

The ModLink solution also consists of Distribution Cables, used as the interconnection cable between cassettes (with an iPass to iPass assembly), and Hydra Cable assemblies (iPass to 6 RJ45 plugs) predominantly used for panel to panel or switch to Panel links.

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