Safeguarding Secure Networks with Fiber Technology - Fiber to the Desktop

Welcome to our webinar on safeguarding secure networks with fiber technology, presented by Keith Ross, Director for Networking Products at Black Box®. In this session, Keith discusses the advantages of fiber technology for enterprise LANs, particularly focusing on fiber to the desktop (FTTD). He explores the benefits and challenges associated with deploying fiber LANs across various vertical markets and presents several fiber LAN architectures. Keith also provides a cost comparison for different fiber LAN topologies and highlights the security benefits of fiber over traditional copper cabling.

Key Highlights:

  • Introduction to Black Box: Leading technology solutions provider with a global presence, offering high-tech products and visionary solutions for over 40 years.
  • Benefits of Fiber Technology: Improved security, extended reach, and high-speed connectivity for enterprise LANs.
  • Fiber LAN Architectures: Detailed overview of hierarchical star, centralized fiber (FTTD), and fiber to the telecom enclosure (FTTE) topologies.
  • Cost Comparison: Analysis of initial deployment costs for different fiber LAN architectures.
  • Vertical Markets: Use cases and applications of fiber technology in defense, industrial automation, financial markets, retail, and government sectors.
  • Pre-Terminated Fiber: Advantages of using pre-terminated fiber for higher quality, faster deployment, and potentially lower costs.
  • Enhanced Security Measures: Implementing locking cable connectors and enclosures to prevent unauthorized access and improve network reliability.

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