Optimizing Data Centers with IANOS® and MDC Connectivity

Communication Data Center Fiber Optics Products & solutions
14.08.2025

As data consumption surges and high-speed technologies like 400G and 800G become mainstream, data center infrastructure must evolve—faster, smarter, and more scalable than ever. In this dynamic landscape, HUBER+SUHNER’s IANOS® fiber management system emerges as a future-ready solution: modular, efficient, and built to handle both current demands and tomorrow’s technologies. 


Complementing this innovation is the MDC Very Small Form Factor (VSFF) connector from US Conec—delivering ultra-dense connectivity that aligns perfectly with IANOS®’ streamlined design and operational agility.  


IANOS® – Built for High-Speed, High-Density Infrastructure

At the core of modern optical networks, IANOS® offers unmatched scalability, modularity, and performance. It simplifies installation and ongoing operations, enabling data centers to deploy structured cabling solutions that evolve with their bandwidth needs.


Supporting Base-2 through Base-24 formats, IANOS® accommodates a full spectrum of pre-terminated and spliced ribbon configurations, enhanced by intuitive cassette-based management.


Its compact footprint and intuitive design also enable optimized airflow, fast reconfiguration, and higher rack density—all of which are crucial for meeting the growing demand for space efficiency.


Smarter Connectivity with MDC Integration     

To support next-generation port breakout and transceiver designs, the IANOS® system seamlessly integrates with US Conec’s MDC connector. This VSFF duplex connector offers three times the density of traditional LC interfaces—ideal for high-port-count environments and advanced optical modules. 


Incorporating MDC into IANOS® cassettes ensures clean, high-density connectivity that complements the system’s streamlined design. With its easy push-pull mechanism and accessible form factor, MDC allows for simplified handling during deployment and maintenance—especially in dense patching areas.


End-to-End Ribbon Solutions: Clean, Scalable, and Efficient

As data centers scale up, the need for organized, low-loss, and easily maintainable infrastructure becomes essential. IANOS® excels here with mass fusion splicing support for ribbon cables, reducing the number of connections while ensuring excellent optical performance.


By combining ribbon cable splicing, IANOS® modules, and VSFF connectivity, data centers can implement a clean, high-capacity backbone that reduces installation time, minimizes signal loss, and simplifies lifecycle management.


Future-Proofing Starts with the Right Architecture

IANOS® is more than just a fiber management system—it’s a strategic foundation for scalable, high-performance networks. With its:


  • Modular design for maximum flexibility
  • Support for high-density connectivity like MDC
  • Compatibility with ribbon splicing and structured cabling
  • Optimized layout for airflow and accessibility


IANOS® delivers a platform that data centers can rely on not just for today’s challenges, but for the technologies yet to come.

Conclusion

The path to higher speed and density doesn’t have to come with complexity. IANOS® simplifies and strengthens your fiber infrastructure, while MDC connectivity supports the growing demands of next-gen transceivers—all within a unified, scalable architecture. 


Together, they offer a smarter way to build and manage the next generation of data centers.

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