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Fiber Infrastructure Necessary For Tomorrow's Data Centers

Fiber optic technology is emerging as the universal backbone for connecting the digital world.

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Enterprise Selection Guide (sept-2023)

To build your fiber optic network, use this AFL Enterprise Selection Guide with end-to-end ordering information for data center, structured cabling and passive optical LAN applications.

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Edge Computing Product Solutions Brochure

This brochure is broken down into six AFL Product Solutions for an Edge Computing environment.

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[Article] Introduction to Mode Field Diameter (MFD) in Hyperscale and AI Data Centers

In this article, AFL's Alan Keizer explains how Mode Field Diameter (MFD) enables informed decisions in fiber selection, installation practices and maintenance procedures.

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[Article] Single-Mode Fiber Bend Performance in Data Center Networks

In this article, AFL experts explore how single-mode fiber performs in hyperscale and AI-driven data centers operating at 1310 nm.

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[ICT Today] Energizing the AI Frontier

In the January/February/March 2025 issue of ICT Today, AFL industry experts explore the convergence of energy and data centers - a transformative moment for the ICT industry.

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[Article] Scaling Up and Scaling Out in AI Data Centers

In this article, AFL's Manja Thessin dives into the essential building blocks for efficient AI data center scaling.

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[Article] Advanced Networking for AI and ML: Scaling to Meet Tomorrow’s Demand

In this article, AFL's Manja Thessin explains how data center operators can achieve the performance, scalability and efficiency required to drive the next generation of AI innovations.

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[QuickChat Video] Data Center Optical Infrastructure Optimization in the AI Era

In this video produced in partnership with Data Center Frontier, AFL's Manja Thessin discusses optimizing data center optical infrastructure in the AI era.

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Bridging the Fiber Gap: How 16-Fiber Connectors and AFL’s FlowScout® MPO OLTS Test Set Are Revolutionizing Data Centers

This blog explores how 16-fiber connectors and AFL’s FlowScout® MPO OLTS Test Set are transforming data centers by bridging the fiber gap.

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Data Center Frontier Special Report - The Importance of Digital Customer Experience

In this report, AFL's Jaxon Lang highlights evolving customer expectations in the data center industry, stressing the need for innovation to stay competitive.

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[Podcast] The AI Revolution: Reshaping Data Centers for the Future

In this podcast recording, produced in partnership with Data Center Frontier, AFL's Manja Thessin explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is driving a revolution in data center design.

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AFL Explores Building the Foundation for AI Networks at the 2024 Data Center Summit

In this video segment from the 2024 Data Center Summit, AFL provides best practices for planning, deploying and commissioning the fiber infrastructure underpinning cutting-edge AI networks.

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A Discussion With AFL: What’s Ahead for Fiber-Optic Markets and Technologies?

Seán Adam details the several drivers that are escalating demand for fiber cable and connectivity, even in the face of some headwinds in this video interview with Cabling Installation & Maintenance.

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[Webinar Recording] Fiber Optic Splicing Best Practices

Video recording from our fiber optic splicing best practices webinar that covered topics such as safety, fiber background and how splicing works.

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Architecting AI-Driven Fiber Networks

AFL’s Manja Thessin speaks to Datacentre Solutions Magazine and answers the big questions surrounding the unique cabling and connectivity challenges inside modern, AI-driven hyperscale data centers.

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ASCEND® High Density Brochure (2023)

Product brochure for the ASCEND® platform, a modular, high-density, rack-mount solution designed for data centers, central offices, headends and structured cabling networks.

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Unleashing the Power

AFL contributes an article to the September 2023 issue of Inside Networks exploring the advances of fiber optic cable technology in data center interconnects (DCI).

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[White Paper] Key Considerations for a SAFER Fiber Network in Data Center White Space

This white paper explores the SAFER methodology that helps data centers design and build their white space infrastructure to be energy-efficient, easily accessible, flexible, expandable and reliable.

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Data Center Frontier Special Report - Reshaping Network Architecture

Special report from Data Center Frontier based on interviews with AFL subject matter experts and a case study on infrastructure solutions from AFL.

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