Clearfield Released NOVA Velocity Panel for Data Centers
The new fiber management solution supports high-density fiber counts in a compact rack space.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Data Centers
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Clearfield has launched its NOVA Velocity Panel, a modular fiber management system designed to support up to 2,304 fibers within a 2RU footprint. This product aims to streamline cabling for data center operators navigating dense AI infrastructure environments.
Why it matters
As data centers face increasing pressure to accommodate massive fiber volumes, traditional management methods often result in excessive technician time for splicing and routing. This modular architecture allows operators to scale their fiber management incrementally while maximizing rack space.
The panel supports 2,304 fibers in a 2RU height and is compatible with MPO, LC, SC, and VSFF connectors. It addresses traditional preparation times that often required four hours of manual labor for splicing and routing.
The players
Clearfield
Clearfield is a manufacturer of fiber management and connectivity solutions for communication networks and data centers.
Dell'Oro Group
Dell'Oro Group is a market research firm that provides analysis and data on the telecommunications and data center infrastructure industries.
The details
The system features a modular design that allows for the incremental deployment of individual panels at the top of the rack. By consolidating fiber management, the tool reduces the technical complexity associated with the dense connectivity needs of modern AI-driven infrastructure.
Timeline
2030: Worldwide data center capital expenditures are forecast to exceed $3 trillion.
The Tech Race
The introduction of the NOVA Velocity Panel aligns with the Dell'Oro Group data center capital expenditure forecast of $3 trillion by 2030. This hardware release reflects the ongoing industry arms race to optimize physical infrastructure for high-density, AI-focused data centers.
Operators can simplify their physical network management by adopting this modular system, potentially reducing the labor hours required for rack maintenance. The panel provides direct utility by allowing IT teams to organize high fiber volumes more effectively in limited data center space.
The takeaway
Optimizing fiber density is a critical component of preparing infrastructure for the demands of artificial intelligence. Modular hardware solutions are essential for modernizing legacy data center layouts without needing complete system overhauls.
Further reading
Explore more developments in infrastructure and cabling within the Data Centers section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Thefastmode.
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