As LAN speeds increase and users invest in high performance optical fiber cables, many users are implementing data networks with centralized electronics versus distributed electronics in the building. Many of the fiber-to-the-desk users are electing to implement a centralized optical fiber network solution to gain better control and easier management of their data networks. They are experiencing increased efficiency in the utilization of their ports and slots on their hubs, concentrators or switches by using centralized electronics resulting in lower system costs. They also report easier implementation of special work group networks, especially when members of the work group are on different floors of the building, because all user connections are located at the centralized cross-connect.
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