Episode 9: MSA Compliant Cables in the Data Center Artwork

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Episode 9: MSA Compliant Cables in the Data Center

March 01, 2021 • Siemon • Season 1 • Episode 9

The #Siemon High Speed Team joins the Network Connections podcast again to discuss Transceivers and #OEM Cables VS #MSA Compliant Cables. High speed interconnects (HSI's) are helping to shape the future of how we live, work, learn and play. At no other time in history have we been surrounded by so many experts and expansive thinkers with the ability to talk directly to us about how cabling is making a better, safer and more connected future for all of us.

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Timestamps:
00:43 – Do I need to use an OEM cable from the active equipment manufacturer that I am purchasing equipment from?

01:21 – What is MSA Compliant Ethernet cable?

02:48 – What is different about an OEM cable VS an MSA Compliant cable?

04:31 – How long does a customer typically qualify the system with cables?

05:09 – What is the main standard used to ensure that cables and active equipment mechanically latch?