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In 1994 Kevin Ehringer founded Optical Cabling Systems, LC. The vision to form Optical Cabling
Systems prior to fiber optical cable being a house-hold name brought exceptional growth to the
company the first 18 months in business. In 1996 OCS was named Americas16th fastest growing
company by INC. Magazine. While seeing this market segment erode due to offshore manufacturing
as well as the data center boom, Kevin formed Data Center Systems (DCS) in 2002.
Kevins goal was not to reinvent the wheel; it was to provide unique products within an existing methodology
to make it user-friendly Improving on a Proven Process. DCS designs, manufactures and installs the best
solution to meet the customers needs. We dont force the customer to use products within a solution that
Today, DCS laps the competition by delivering state-of-the-art products that provide unmatched
manageability, scalability and flexibility. DCS is a world leader in the design, manufacture and
installation of innovative fiber optic cabling solutions. Fiber Management System (FMS) is not
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Who We Are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
DCS Expertise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Racking Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specialty Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ECO-Friendly Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connectivity Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cabling Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Success Stories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Giving Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Who we are
Working smart. Working hard. Working with a vision. DCS is focused on a
Who is DCS?
Data Center Systems (DCS) is a world leader in the design, manufacture and installation of fiber optic connectivity
systems for the SAN and Mainframe environments. Our fiber optic physical layer solutions are more than a collection of
Centralized fiber optic cabling system was introduced in conjunction with the first fiber attached Mainframe
Central Patching Location (CPL) The CPL consists of cabinets or racks that hold the patch panels
Equipment ports are connected to the back of patch panels that are located in the Central Patching Location.
The fronts of the patch panels have individual ports that now represent the equipment ports.
Connections between two device ports can be done quickly and easily by running a short jumper cable to
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Think of any connection product you need, no matter what you
need it to do, size, shape or color and I guarantee DCS can design
Enter DCS.
Utilizing the IBM methodology and the TIA 942 6.5 Standards DCS provides
We understand your time is valuable. Data Centers are expected to run 24/7; any changes must be planned and
scheduled well in advance. The SAN and Mainframe component is just one of many responsibilities vitally important
DCS SAN and Mainframe technical expertise, combined with our unique connectivity products, allows us to provide
a fiber optic cabling system that can help manage system complexity and facilitate future growth.
Point-to-Point Cabling
*IBM created the Fiber Transport System. All references to IBM relate to
their invention of the structured cable process. This information does not
make any reference to IBM products.
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Expertise
Our experience saves you time and money.
Technical Architects:
Our team of Technical Architects average more than 20 years experience in
enterprise class data centers. They know the technology and understand your
managers time is valuable and each customer has a unique set of circumstances.
Our Technical Architects will work hand-in-hand with the SAN and mainframe
administrators to gather the needed information and then provide you with a
very short time frame. Our experienced engineering team goes straight to the source
to work directly with data center managers to ensure that the objectives are clear
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DCS removed/replaced approximately 200-ft of existing metal tray
downstairs. The DCS crew performed an excellent FMS Frame and Flex Tray
installation for our continued data center growth. The DCS crew was very
data center solutions working with DCS. Thank you for your hard work.
Manufacturing:
DCS takes great pride in the production of all products that ship from our Texas-based manufacturing facility. The DCS
group has more than fifteen years of manufacturing and termination experience in fiber optic cabling products. We are
committed to providing the highest quality products on-time within your specified timeframe. Dedicated to quality the
only acceptable result is 100% satisfaction. All cables are tested prior to shipment to meet or exceed the TIA 568-B
Installation:
The DCS installation team is certified and will install your products within the stated timeframe. You say when and we will
be there - after hours only? weekends? No problem. Once the installation is complete, all products are tested and the
results are provided to you before our team leaves the site. The Installation Lead will walk through with the Data Center
All members of the DCS installation team adhere to the standards in the DCS installation guide ensuring that all custom-
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Our goal was to create a more manageable cabling solution for the
directors and simplify the port identification on the patch panels at the
DCS offers a 10U, 11-slot director class patch panel solution to support
the Cisco 9513. Each panel strip has a port count to match the port
Supported Blades:
12 channel LC
18 channel LC
24 channel LC
32 channel LC
48 channel LC
The 14U Brocade DCX has eight vertical blade slots to provide
up to 512 Fibre Channel ports. DCSs latest 10U Director Patch Panel
512 Fibre Channel patch ports to support the Brocade DCX Backbone
Director. These ports will mirror the blade slots and port count on the
DCX Director. For each new port blade that the Brocade DCX accepts,
Supported Blades:
DCX 16 port
DCX 32 port
DCX 48 port
DCX 64 port
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Systems
Multi-Bay Racking Systems
The DCS multi-bay racking systems are used primarily in the Central Area Patching facility (CAP). The
multi-bay is a solid assembly that houses multiple open or enclosed frames. This unit can be installed with
open frames or enclosed with your choice of accordion-style doors or steel doors with tempered glass.
An overhead tracking system allows the doors to slide into an enclosed compartment on either side of the
Components:
Cable Management:
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This is a cool and innovative product that our customers will really appreciate. Taking the initia-
tive to design in connectivity solutions differentiates SUN from our competitors.
Working with the SUN Engineering team, (now Oracle) DCS developed a Modular Fiber Terminal that mounts inside the
rear of the SUN/StorageTek SL8500. This scalable solution allows the user to install up to (12) 6 channel LC Cassettes
This solution allows the customer to maximize the benefits of a Central Area Patching facility to Zone Access Point
structured cabling. Using the 6-port cassette allows the customer the flexibility to add storage as needed. As the
customers storage demands increase, connectivity for the new tape drives can be added 6 channels at a time.
A hinged door makes it easy to access the fiber terminal area and ensures clean, well-organized fiber management
SL8500
Modular Fiber Terminal
This is a unique product that provides data center managers the option of mounting wire management and
patching devices under a single floor tile. The kit includes all hardware needed to mount to the raised floor frame.
Features:
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Sustainability
Today more than ever there is a focus on energy efficiency and other environmentally friendly initiatives. The
construction and operation of a green data center includes advanced technologies and strategies. Including:
Waste recycling
Cable Management
Trunks
Director Trunks are made with Micro Diameter fiber cable. Our
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Cabling can be difficult to manage and could
impede air flow. As a result, data center managers
have to consider minimizing cable density and
maximizing cable management as a way of improving
efficiency of hot and cold air distribution
The DCS ECO-Friendly products have superior reflective qualities creating a more visible work area.
ECO-Friendly 6U
ECO-Friendly 10U
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Patch Panel Enclosures
DCS offers a wide variety of patch panels to meet any solution your data center may need. Our unique
color coded system helps identify each patch panels fiber type assuring mistake free connectivity and
rapid installation. DCS patch panels provide an organized cable configuration using a minimum amount
of space. Patch panel enclosures are easily accessible and used at the Central Area Patching facility.
Patch panel enclosures can be ordered pre-loaded with a specified port count or as a modular assembly
All enclosures are rack mountable and adjustable or come with a hinged-door for easy access to the
coupler strips. Angled cable brackets support the fiber trunk entry from both sides of the enclosure. A
Features
DCS can provide any port count to meet your patching requirements
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DCS is dedicated to providing leading-edge performance solutions.
Coupler Strips
Features:
Steel reinforcement plate provides extra support for all connections BACK
Durable heavy-duty aluminum frame
Modular Cassettes
Cassettes are used to populate DCSs modular enclosures. They
Features:
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Connectivity
Trunk Cables
Trunk Cables are an essential part of our Fiber
Harnesses
Harnesses are used to hard wire production hardware for quick
the hardware.
Jumper Cords:
DCS jumpers provide the final link of connectivity within
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DCS provides a full line of wire management products. All of our wire management accessories are made to fit any
size rack or cabinet. DCS wire management products provide a quick and easy routing path for cable and patching
options for securing cables in a rack enclosure. The L shaped lacing bar
is ideal for larger cable runs vertically through an enclosure and are available
with a 2, 4 or 6 offset.
easily be expanded for additional runs. DCS provides and installs the
conveyance system (cable tray). DCS cable systems meet these requirements.
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Story
DCS Installs Fiber Management System
for Large Telecommunications Firm
In 2007, a large telecommunications firm asked DCS to design, and implement, a fiber management system
for their SAN infrastructure in one of their large enterprise data centers. The customers existing infrastructure
was point-to-point topology using jumper cables to connect director class switches directly to servers and
storage devices. The new infrastructure was part of a technology refresh involving the director class switches.
Within 48 hours, DCS provided the customer with a design using the Centralized Structured Fiber Cabling
method utilizing a Central Area Patching facility and seven strategically placed Zone Access Points.
The Central Area was created using a DCS Multi-bay racking system, 10U director patch panels, and 6U
patch panels (zone connections). The 10U director enclosures were loaded with 24 port and 48 port LC
coupler strips to mimic the director class switches and connect directly to the switches via 24 and 48
channel trunk cables. This isolates the director class switches from future move, add, and change activity.
We utilized 24x24x48 cabinets at the Zone Access Points filled with 6U 192 port LC patch panels. Four
96 channel trunk cables were used to connect each 6U zone patch panel to its corresponding 6U patch
In summary, the customer received a Fiber Management System with state-of-the-art products that
The customer noted they have seen a dramatic improvement in overall efficiency since implementing
the upgrade.
Infrastructure design
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Kevin Ehringer, DCS President and CEO, believes that giving back is part of his responsibility to the
community. His entrepreneurial journey started 16 years ago with an idea, dream, and spirit that has provided
significant growth over the years. Using the same spirit and motivation, DCS in-turn believes that giving back
Kinderfrogs:
KinderFrogs School is Tarrant Countys only early-intervention educational program for children ages 18 months
to six years with Down syndrome and other developmental delays. This program is sponsored by the College of
Education at TCU and is the only teacher preparation program in the United States that operates two laboratory
Ray Johnston is a very talented singer/songwriter with an unbelievable story. Kevin met Ray in June of 2010 and
after hearing his story - and his music, he wanted to help Ray in any way possible so others could discover this
talented musician. In 2004 after being selected to join the Dallas Mavericks basketball team he was diagnosed
with leukemia. Ray continues to battle this disease but he refuses to let it slow him down. He is a strong sponsor
of The Ryan Gibson Foundation an organization founded to help find a cure for Leukemia. For more on Rays
Adam Gray
Adam Grey was born in Seymour, TX and most of his life he has dreamed of being a rodeo star. After graduating
from Texas Tech School of Engineering, he realized that if he would not be satisfied unless he pursued his dream.
So he spent 2008 riding the highs and lows of professional rodeo. Riding a horse he spent his college years
seasoning, Adam hopes to hear his name called at the Las Vegas national event held every spring. DCS is
proud to sponsor Adam and help him live his dream on the Rodeo circuit.
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