TE Connectivity Ltd. announced a new addition to its diverse range of infrastructure management solutions for the data center or local area network environment. The new universal connectivity platform is an advanced modular cabling concept designed for speed and flexibility, facilitating data center migration from 1 to 100 GbE. Supporting both copper and fiber component cabling, TE's UCP delivers superior rack efficiency and is ideal for rapidly changing network communications infrastructure environments where space is at a premium.

The UCP concept includes a broad range of the components including: patch panels, subfloor panel and overhead panel mounts, preterminated links and adaptor modules. One common patch panel is used to accommodate both copper and fiber and can be installed within or outside the 19-inch envelope. Side-mounting brackets maximize usable space along the vertical posts of the rack system, while adaptive mounting brackets can be used strategically above and below the racks.

The UCP solution includes: UCP patch panels; UCP drawer-style enclosures; Preterminated fiber and copper quick-fit cassettes; UCP fiber quick-fit modules; UCP copper quick-fit modules and zero rack unit accessories.