Next-generation technology paves the way for new data center standards.
Molex supports the Open19 Foundation initiative, which aims to establish a new open standard for data center servers. Open19 defines a common form factor for servers, top-of-rack switches, and power shelves with a base internal cage that can be implemented into a standard 19 in. rack. Molex’s Impel Customized Data Cable solution is the backbone of the Open19 initiative standard rack solution, delivering lower costs and reliable signal integrity with a robust interface.
The Open19 initiative includes a Molex Impel Customized Data Cable solution to drive traffic within the rack between switch and server delivering superior signal integrity and density. Impel and Impel Plus Backplane Connectors and Customized Cables provide a scalable price and performance path to meet today’s data rates and future data-rate enhancements. The Molex Impel footprint and interface can drive speeds that achieve 40 Gbps NRZ with the ability to reach 50 Gbps NRZ and 50 Gbps PAM-4 while maintaining the same footprint — allowing for drop-in replacement with existing architecture.