CommScope has introduced the SYSTIMAX® Constellation™ edge-based platform, designed to pave the way for tomorrow’s hyperconnected business landscape. This innovative system merges fault-managed power, hybrid power/data fiber, and ceiling-mounted “Constellation Points” in a star configuration, seamlessly linking an extensive array of network devices and systems.
Diverging from conventional structured cabling networks, the Constellation platform boasts a radically simplified architecture that is both modular and adaptable to various technologies. This streamlined design translates to fewer components, facilitating the support of converged and segmented networks, AC and DC power applications, as well as different connectivity standards. Consequently, the Constellation platform elevates power capabilities and data speeds for numerous devices, while also optimizing space usage and curbing the overall environmental impact of the network. It stands as an unrivaled solution for the rapid and efficient deployment of the upcoming generation of enterprise edge networks.
Harnessing the potential of fault-managed power, the platform efficiently transmits higher power levels through reduced copper usage compared to traditional powering methods. Implementing a star network topology, this approach extends service coverage from equipment rooms, ensuring 10G speeds and 1kW power delivery to an expanding array of interconnected devices in densely populated urban settings.
The Constellation platform employs a distributed star topology to expand services from equipment rooms to designated service areas or zones, supporting nearby devices. This simplified architecture results in significant reductions in copper and plastic within the network, often reaching up to 60% reduction, and the standard installation process can decrease labor hours by over 50% compared to traditional systems.
Jack Carlson, Senior Vice President of the CCS Enterprise Business Unit and Chief Commercial Officer at CommScope, commented, “The Constellation platform tackles the mounting demand of our clients to establish and enhance IP networks, driven by the increased urban density and the surge of interconnected devices. By embracing a modular and technology-agnostic solution, we’re granting our customers enhanced options for incorporating connectivity and power into the network edge—achieving this in a manner that is both cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable.”
