1. Rapid Fiber Connect

Rapid Fiber Connect™

Engineered for AI. Built for Scale.

Overview

Exploding AI demand is driving the need for more ultra-dense GPU racks, pods, and clusters - requiring a massive amount of fiber connections to scale-out. The resulting time, complexity and risk associated with these deployments create major challenges for data center operators, designers and integrators.

CommScope’s Rapid Fiber Connect solution is a rack-scale, plug-and-play platform, purpose-built for ultra-dense AI data centers. It simplifies cabling, testing, deployment and scaling through flexible panel designs and integrated, preconfigured, pre‑labelled pigtails that allow for GPU and Switch connections to be made and integrated offsite. On-site, Mass Insert connectors accelerate installation and system turn-up with fewer connections.

Why Rapid Fiber Connect? 
  • Simplified and faster cabling with fewer mistakes
  • Easier off-site validation testing
  • Reduced labor skill requirements
  • Higher fiber density with fewer connection “clicks” required onsite
  • Streamlined upgrades for scaling AI environments

Four ways the Rapid Fiber Connect rack-scale, plug and play platform empowers AI data center evolution:

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Accelerated deployment

Pre-configured, pre-labeled and factory-terminated pigtail outputs reduce rack assembly time and errors. The panel accepts Mass insert trunk connectors, allowing rack-to-rack connectivity with 12 times fewer clicks than required by individual MPO12/8 connectors. Trunk cables can also be deployed onsite prior to roll-in for even faster deployments.

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Optimized for AI architectures

The platform supports flexible configurations for various switch rack layouts and compute rack and tray designs. Its optimized panel port counts, locations and types support various trunk and patching fiber counts. Its integrated spare panel ports enable the repair of broken links without pulling new cable. Multimode and singlemode solutions are available to connect to all applications.

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Ultra-high density

The Rapid Fiber Connect platform features a 1RU front access panel with a maximum density of 960 fibers to connect GPUs and CPUs in common 72-GPU rack-scale systems. Its 1RU front and rear panels support up to 1,728 fibers. Mass Insert trunk connectors deliver 12x density over MPO12/8, and the solution is stackable to service ultra-high density switch racks.

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Pre-configured for risk mitigation

The solution greatly reduces on-site manual labor, cost and potential risk with pre-labeled pigtails and legs configured to the rack design, virtually eliminating the chance of error. Its front access panel prevents potential mistakes from working in deep, overcrowded racks, and once configured, the rack can roll in fully assembled for simplified Mass Insert trunk connection. 

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Additional Resources

Data Center Cabling Solutions for NVIDIA GB200/GB300 NVL72 AI Architectures

This ordering guide features innovative infrastructure solutions suited to next gen chip architectures, including the NVL72 platform from NVIDIA which powers AI training, contextualization and inference applications.

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CommScope/NVIDIA Data Center Cabling Solutions for NVIDIA AI Networks

This ordering guide features end-to-end fiber and copper solutions for both Ethernet and InfiniBand, with modular components and connectivity for faster deployment, easier management and long-term growth.

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