Sea Port and Container Terminal Network Infrastructure
Fiber Optic Network for Sea Port and Container Terminal Infrastructure, Including Integration of New and Old Data Centers
With the continuous growth in global maritime trade, the operational scale of sea ports are expanding, creating higher demands for faster and more stable networks. To enhance operational efficiency at the seaport and container yard, an upgrade of the current network infrastructure was necessary. This project involved the deployment of fiber optic cabling in and successfully integrating new and old data centers, resulting in a high-performance network cabling capable of supporting future expansion.
Requirements
- High-Speed Network Connectivity: Support faster data transmission across internal networks, CCTV systems, and data centers.
- Seamless Data Center Integration: Maintain network stability while integrating new and existing data centers.
- Scalability for Future Growth: Plan for future network expansion to support operational demands.
Challenges
- Environmental Durability: The fiber cables needed to be water-resistant, UV-protected, and rodent-proof to withstand harsh outdoor conditions like high temperatures and humidity.
- Long-Distance Signal Transmission: The extensive yard area required low-loss single-mode fibers to ensure minimal signal degradation.
- Data Center Compatibility: Planning for seamless data flow between the new and old data centers while adhering to fire safety standards was crucial.
- Cable Routing Design and Management: Strategically plan fiber optic cable routes to prevent tangling and damage. Ensure ample space for future maintenance and upgrades. Opt for fiber optic enclosures and adapters with clear labeling areas for easy identification and management.
Solutions
FastLinkcabsys Key Materials:
- Outdoor armored fiber optic cables.
- Outdoor and indoor single-mode fiber optic cables.
- 19" 41U wide server racks.
- 19" side open wall-mount cabinets.
- High-density patch panels.
- Wall-mounted enclosures.
- Fiber optic adapter.
- Fiber optic Faceplate.
Execution
Equipment in New Data Center:
- Utilize wide-frame server racks to facilitate future upgrades and maintain a neat appearance.
- Side-opening wall-mounted cabinets for easy maintenance.
- High-density patch panels with labels for enhanced cable identification and management.
Fiber Optic Cabling:
- Use outdoor armored single-mode fiber cables for durability.
- Connect new and old data centers with outdoor / indoor IEC-60332-3C fire-resistant single-mode fiber cables to ensure reliable connections.
Results
- Enhanced Data Transmission: Achieve superior data transmission across networks with support for future upgrades to 10G, 40G, or 100G Ethernet. This ensures seamless connectivity for internal systems, CCTV, and data centers, significantly improving audio, video, and data transmission efficiency.
- Boosted Operational Efficiency: Optimized network speed increases container handling efficiency, reducing congestion in container yards and streamlining loading and unloading processes.
- Scalable Infrastructure: The structured cabling system is designed with future growth in mind, offering ample space for easy expansions to accommodate evolving business needs.
- Simplified Maintenance and Management: Labeled patch panels simplify cable identification and maintenance tasks, reducing downtime during system adjustments and improving operational productivity.
Conclusion
This project successfully enhanced network performance and reliability, providing the seaport with a robust foundation for current and future operational needs.