Amphenol Reveals New QSFP to SFP+ Splitter Cables at CablesOnDemand.com -- Amphenol's Exclusive Online Storefront for Cables and Connectors.

Endicott, New York (PRWEB) August 24, 2011

Cables on Demand, a division of Amphenol Corporation, is pleased to debut Amphenol?s new series of QSFP to 4 SFP+ Splitter Cables for the IT/Datacenter market at CablesOnDemand.com, Amphenol?s exclusive online storefront. Engineered by New York-based Amphenol High-Speed Interconnects? (AHSI), these QSFP to 4 SFP+ Passive Copper Splitter Cables are well suited for a multitude of installation scenarios in which dissimilar QSFP and SFP+ ported equipment must be connected. A common installation method is to plug the single 40G QSFP channel of the splitter cable into the Top-of-Rack (ToR) switch?s available 40-Gbps QSFP uplink port. The splitter cable?s four individual 10G SFP+ channels can then be routed to a wide range of compatible gear; including 10GbE-SFP+ rack-mount servers, blade servers, blade switches, NIC?s, and Direct Attach storage arrays.

Amphenol's high-speed interconnect manufacturing expertise shines through on the QSFP to SFP+ Splitter Cable Series, as evidenced by its superb build quality and component selection according to Nick Blas, Product Marketing Manager for Amphenol Cables on Demand. "Hybrid cables (a.k.a. splitter cables or breakout cables) operating at such extreme data-rates must accommodate design tolerances far in excess of what typical straight-thru cables require. Amphenol?s most experienced Signal Integrity Engineers approached the design challenges systemically with an added emphasis on signal skew control and crosstalk reduction. Several patented technologies, such as Amphenol?s exclusive Spectra-Strip SKEWCLEAR bandwidth-optimized wire, ensured that all of the rigorous design expectations were met.?

Amphenol intends to fill a void in the marketplace with its new QSFP to 4 SFP+ Passive Copper Splitter Cable offering. The proliferation of 10-Gigabit Ethernet network architecture has excelled well beyond industry expectations. However, network performance will undoubtedly suffer without an even broader data-pipe present on the back-end to help aggregate the masses of data. The QSFP (Quad-SFP) interface helps perform this critical function; capable of hosting 4 x 10-Gbps data lanes in a high-density package not much larger than a single-lane SFP+ port. Amphenol?s QSFP to SFP+ hybrid cable solution bridges the gap between two generations of high-speed communications standards (10G and 40G).

A noteworthy but discrete benefit of using QSFP to 4 x SFP+ Passive Copper Splitter Cables revolves around long-term cost savings. Rather than routing 10GbE traffic through a switch?s dedicated 10GbE-SFP+ uplink port, some network topologies will inefficiently aggregate its 10G traffic via 10 discrete Gigabit Ethernet Channels; usually in the form of ten separate CAT6 patch cords. With four native 10GbE-SFP+ connectors available on each splitter cable, 40 discrete Gigabit Ethernet connections can be eliminated from the mix. By electing to work with a splitter cable, the costs associated with potentially thousands of CAT6 patch cords and the power-hungry chipsets that drive them are alleviated entirely. High-density SFP+ and QSFP connections are far more efficient, offering an impressive 10-fold reduction in power consumption and heat dissipation by comparison.

Genuine Amphenol Hybrid QSFP to 4 SFP+ Passive Copper Splitter Cable Assemblies are available in a variety of popular lengths, including 1m, 3m, and 5m ? perfect for short-run top-of-rack switching applications. Each QSFP to SFP+ Splitter Cable utilizes Amphenol?s latest generation of high-performance connectors with superb resistance to crosstalk. All of the connectors are fully enclosed within zinc die-cast backshells for superior EMI performance and minimal insertion loss. Each cable is expertly assembled with Amphenol Spectra-Strip brand twinaxial SKEWCLEAR? wire; optimized for bandwidth-intense applications such as 10Gb Ethernet, Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, and SONET. SFF-8436 QSFP and SFF-8431 SFP+ MSA compliant for guaranteed compatibility with your SFP+ ported switch, router, or NIC.

All of the cables discussed above are available now for same-day shipment from Amphenol Cables on Demand?s Endicott, NY-based fulfillment center. Bulk discounts are available in quantities above 50 pieces. Cables on Demand offers Free UPS Ground Shipping on all orders over $ 75.00 and periodically offers special promotional discounts. To commemorate the product launch, Cables on Demand will extend a complimentary $ 100 OFF discount with all online orders of $ 500 or more. To place an order online, customers can visit the Cables on Demand website (http://www.CablesOnDemand.com) or call the company?s Toll Free Customer Service Call Center at 1-866-223-2860. Amphenol Cables on Demand also offers a complete selection of related high-speed cabling products, including SFP+ Passive Copper Cables, SFP+ Active Copper Cables, QSFP Cables, and 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ Cables. All major credit cards are accepted and NET30 payment terms are available on approved credit.

Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) is the second largest manufacturer of connectors and cables worldwide, comprised of over fifty industry-leading divisions including Times Fiber Communications, Times Microwave Systems, Teradyne Connection Systems, Amphenol Interconnect Products and Amphenol RF. Since 1934, Amphenol Engineers have designed innovative interconnect solutions such as the BNC and UHF connector series, SKEWCLEAR wire technology, and XCede backplane architecture.

Amphenol Cables on Demand, launched in 2006, is Amphenol's first wholly owned subsidiary optimized for the distribution of Amphenol brand cable products online. Based in Endicott, NY, Cables on Demand offers same day shipping before 3:00PM Eastern on over 3,000 unique cable SKUs. The company's high product mix supports a vast array of applications including Network, Broadcast, Test, Instrumentation, Audio/Video, Data Storage, Clustered Computers, Prototyping, Automation, Industrial Control, WiFi, Automotive and Avionics.

# # #

Find More Resistance Bands Press Releases

National Geographic Museum Presents Exclusive Look at the Culture of Ancient Italy

Saint Paul, MN (PRWEB) May 19, 2011

Pre-Roman art of ancient Italy will amaze viewers during an exclusive presentation of The Etruscans: An Ancient Italian Civilization. Beginning June 10, 2011 and running through September 25, the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C. will be the proud home to the unique art and artifacts of ancient Italy.

The exhibition will be a highlight of La Dolce DC, a celebration of Washington?s Italian connections, and of ITALY@150, a series of events organized by the Embassy of Italy under the auspices of the President of the Italian Republic to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Italy?s Unity.

The Etruscans artistry will be on full display, featuring more than 450 original artifacts from Florence and Chiusi, tracing the development of this unique civilization from its ninth-century BCE origins to its dominant position on the Italian peninsula. The wealth of objects found in archaeological sites throughout Tuscany and its neighboring provinces continues to testify to the brilliance and influence of this ancient people.

Skillful seafarers, wealthy merchants and expert metallurgists, the Etruscans dominated the cultural and economic life of the Italian peninsula for centuries before the rise of the Roman Republic in 510 BCE. The ancient Etruscans have long captivated the public imagination through their beliefs, scientific accomplishments and their artistic mastery ? information gathered from their remarkable legacy of lavish burial gifts, domestic implements, tools and weaponry, jewelry, expertly executed sculptures and wall paintings.

This distinctive collection includes rare artifacts on loan from the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, and the rarely-seen Collezione Cambi, Chiusi. They include a 7th-century BCE carriage found in the Tomb of Carriages at the Necropolis of San Carbone, Populonia; a late 6th-century BCE clay amphora from Argilla; a 4th-century BCE three-foot high alabaster urn from Perugia; a 4th-century BCE gold diadem; and a late 2nd-century BCE terracotta sarcophagus.

International arts and exhibitions purveyors Exhibits Development Group and Cotemporanea Progetti have combined forces to bring this exciting venture to the National Geographic Museum.

Exhibits Development Group, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is committed to initiating and promoting international cultural and intellectual exchange by bringing high-quality traveling exhibitions of art, science, and history to a broad and diverse audience. http://www.exhibitsdevelopment.com.

Contemporanea Progetti of Florence is a service company specializing in the organization and production of temporary exhibitions featuring Italy?s artistic heritage for audiences both at home and abroad. http://www.contemporaneaprogetti.it.

###

Find More Urns Press Releases