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Already available in North America , the Constellation platform – allowing enterprises to build scalable 10G and fault-managed power networks incrementally – is set for the APAC market soon .

The system combines fault-managed power , hybrid power / data fiber and ceiling-based Constellation Points in a star topology to connect a vast number of network devices and systems . proliferation of connected devices ,” said Jack Carlson , SVP , Enterprise Business Unit , CCS , CommScope .

“ By approaching this challenge with a modular , technology-agnostic solution , we ’ re providing our customers with more choices for building connectivity and power into the network edge – and helping them do it in a way that ’ s costeffective , scalable and sustainable .”

Available now in North America , the Constellation platform is slated for global markets soon .

The system leverages fault-managed power , which transmits more power over less copper than traditional powering technologies .

Compared to traditional structured cabling networks , the Constellation platform utilizes a radically simplified architecture that is both modular and technology agnostic .

This allows it to use fewer components while supporting both converged and segmented networks , AC and DC power applications and a variety of connectivity standards .

As a result , the Constellation platform is pitched as delivering greater power and faster speeds to more devices , requiring less space and lowering the overall carbon footprint of the network .

CommScope claims “ an unparalleled solution for quickly and efficiently deploying the next generation of enterprise edge networks .”

“ The Constellation platform addresses our customers ’ growing need to build and augment IP networks in response to the densification of urban centers and the

That approach , deployed in a star network topology , extends service distances from equipment rooms and delivers 10G speeds and 1kW power to a growing number of connected devices in increasingly dense urban environments .

The Constellation platform uses a distributed star topology to extend services from equipment rooms to a service area or zone to support proximate devices . Its simplified architecture is said to significantly reduce the copper and plastic in the network – in some cases by nearly 60 %.

The typical installation can reduce labor hours by over 50 % over traditional systems .

This platform is part of CommScope ’ s award-winning SYSTIMAX cabling and connectivity solutions .

The platform consists of Propel fiber panels , power transmitters and power transition panels , which connect to ceiling-mounted Constellation Points via patented hybrid power / data fiber trunks and finally to devices using pre-terminated SYSTIMAX Cat 6A patch cords and cable assemblies .

By the numbers , CommScope says the Constellation platform delivers up to :

• 1000W power supply ( across 110V AC , 48V and 24V DC systems and PoE )

• 500M effective transmission distance between equipment room and convergence points

• 10G bandwidth capabilities

• 57 % reduction in skilled labor hours required to install

• 50 devices supported per Constellation convergence point . p

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