Meet-Me-Room (MMR) to the Outside Plant (OSP) Data Center Solutions | Corning

The central hub of a data center, referred to as the Meet-Me-Room (MMR), is a secure space where fibers and cables from data center racks come together. More specifically, it is a physical entrance room, that enables an efficient point of customer connection to ISPs, cable companies, carriers, and other tenants in a multitenant or colocation data center, to exchange data between systems in different networks. This creates a seamless framework for connectivity at a reduced cost. Data is secure in the facility, and eliminates the risk of intrusion due to MMRs being surrounded by secure walls and monitored at all times.

Microducts are miniaturized plastic conduits that sub-divide internal duct space into smaller compartments, inside of which micro cables can be installed by blowing, jetting or pushing. If you’re using a duct system with several paths, micro cabling allows you to start hitting more extreme densities. Another way microducts are of interest to MTDCs is that they could have physically separate pathways for each tenant and still scale flexibly as they bring customers online.

Spearheaded by the need for data center campuses, the data center interconnect has emerged as an important segment in the network landscape. Multiteant data centers are quickly adopting this solution and have started to connect several colocation buildings, between which they require adequate bandwidth. What does this mean? Well now the stakes are higher, as any mistake compromises not just a couple of fibers, but rather at least 288 and above. However, our reliable high-fiber-count products are designed to mitigate these risks and streamline installation, ensuring efficiency even in challenging environments.

The Centrix™ Frame System, which includes housings and diverse modules, provides the carriers and service providers the flexibility to deliver various types of optical circuits to their customers within the Meet-Me-Room data center space.

The modular structure and wide range of connectivity options makes Centrix a compelling platform for MTDC operators. The system has a scalable design that allows for seamless expansion and configurations in many application spaces. 

Our new addition to the Centrix product family, the Centrix Secure Cabinet provides the ultimate solution for multitenant data center meet-me-room environments. It delivers high-density fiber connections with unparalleled security and versatility. Learn more about the benefits Centrix Secure Cabinet can provide for your network in this detailed one-pager.

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In the data center meet-me-room, combining Field-Installable Solutions with Standard-Density Solutions provides a comprehensive cable installation approach. Field-Installable Solutions enable efficient, cost-effective Outside Plant (OSP) cable installation with optimal optical performance, especially when factory pretermination isn’t practical - offering deployment speed, flexible connectivity, reduced wait times with bulk cable, and efficient asset use for low-fiber-count MTDCs. Standard-Density Solutions, featuring preterminated and integrated systems, complement field termination for maximum flexibility. Integrating both solutions allows data centers in the meet-me-room to achieve a balanced, optimized cable infrastructure for diverse fiber counts and patch panel needs, ensuring seamless and efficient optical connectivity deployment.

High-Density Solutions streamline cable management in the Meet-Me Room with a focus on simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and low attenuation. Designed for multitenant data centers with higher fiber counts and many patch panels, EDGE™ solutions feature efficient management and tool-free finger access. These solutions offer optimal fiber management with field-termination, full fiber utilization from the main distribution area or caged area, and rapid deployment with high-fiber-count trunks for faster moves, adds, and changes. Inventory efficiency is improved with pinned EDGE8^® trunks for direct, interconnect, and cross-connect scenarios.

In summary, High-Density Solutions provide efficient, cost-effective cable management in the MMR, meeting high-fiber-count needs for MTDCs. EDGE solutions balance effective management and tool-free access for quick deployment and inventory efficiency. See our EDGE™ Distribution System and EDGE™ Rapid Connect High-Density Solutions in action.