Data Center Testing & Certification
Professional Data Center Testing
JSARK Telecom Inc. provides comprehensive testing and certification services for data center infrastructure. We ensure your cabling systems, equipment, and environmental controls meet industry standards for optimal performance and reliability.
Our Testing Services Include:
- Fiber optic certification (OTDR, insertion loss, polarity)
- Copper cabling certification (Cat5e to Cat8)
- Power quality and load testing
- Thermal imaging and temperature monitoring
- UPS and generator testing
- Grounding and bonding verification
- Environmental monitoring (temp, humidity, airflow)
- Network performance and latency testing
Testing Categories
Comprehensive testing for all data center systems
Fiber Optic
OTDR, insertion loss, polarity, end-face inspection
Copper Cabling
Wiremap, NEXT, PS NEXT, ACR-F, return loss
Power Systems
UPS, generator, PDU, power quality
Environmental
Temperature, humidity, airflow, thermal imaging
Fiber Optic Testing
OTDR Testing
Characterizes entire fiber link, identifies splices, connectors, bends, and breaks with precise distance measurement.
- Event location accuracy: ±1 meter
- Detects splice loss as low as 0.01dB
- Provides graphical trace visualization
Insertion Loss Testing
Measures total optical loss through fiber link including connectors, splices, and cable attenuation.
- Accuracy: ±0.1dB
- Tests at 850nm, 1300nm, 1310nm, 1550nm
- Reference cable method (1/2/3 jumper)
End-Face Inspection
Microscopic inspection of fiber connector end-faces for contamination, scratches, and defects per IEC 61300-3-35.
Copper Testing
Channel & Permanent Link Testing
Full certification of copper cabling systems from Cat5e to Cat8 using Fluke DSX series testers.
- Wiremap - continuity and pair identification
- NEXT - Near End Cross Talk measurement
- PS NEXT - Power Sum Near End Cross Talk
- Return Loss and Insertion Loss
- Propagation delay and delay skew
Shield Integrity Testing
Verification of shield continuity and proper grounding for shielded cabling systems.
Performance Specifications
Testing criteria and pass/fail thresholds
| Cable Type | Max Length | Max Insertion Loss | Min NEXT | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat6 UTP | 90m channel / 90m perm link | 21.7dB @ 250MHz | 44.3dB @ 250MHz | TIA-568.2-D |
| Cat6a UTP/FTP | 90m channel / 90m perm link | 22.3dB @ 500MHz | 49.8dB @ 500MHz | TIA-568.2-D |
| Cat8.2 | 30m channel / 24m perm link | 40.1dB @ 2000MHz | 59.8dB @ 2000MHz | ANSI/TIA-568.2-D |
| OM3/OM4 Multi-mode | 300m / 400m (10G) | ≤0.3dB per connector | N/A | TIA-526-14 |
| OS2 Single-mode | Up to 40km | ≤0.3dB per connector | N/A | TIA-526-14 |
Power & Environmental Testing
Ensuring optimal operating conditions
Power Quality Testing
Voltage, current, frequency, harmonics, power factor, and crest factor measurement.
Compliance with IEEE 519 and EN 50160
UPS & Battery Testing
Load bank testing, battery impedance, runtime verification, and transfer testing.
Thermal Imaging
Infrared scanning to detect hot spots in electrical panels, PDU's, and equipment.
Airflow & Cooling
CFM measurement, hot aisle/cold aisle verification, and humidity monitoring.
Test Equipment
State-of-the-art testing instruments
Fluke DSX-8000
Cat8 / Class I/II certifier
EXFO OTDR
40dB dynamic range
Fluke Microscopes
400x fiber inspection
Fluke 435-II
Power quality analyzer
Certification Reports
We provide detailed certification documentation for every test we perform. Our reports include:
- OTDR trace with event table and loss analysis
- Insertion loss measurement results with pass/fail status
- Copper cabling certification reports from Fluke LinkWare
- End-face inspection images before and after cleaning
- Power quality analysis graphs and recommendations
- Thermal imaging photos with temperature readings
- Comprehensive summary report for compliance
Sample OTDR Trace Analysis:
Event No. | Distance (km) | Loss (dB) | Type | Status | Reflectance
----------|---------------|-----------|-------------|--------|------------
1 | 0.000 | 0.35 | Connector | PASS | -55.2 dB
2 | 2.145 | 0.08 | Splice | PASS | N/A
3 | 5.872 | 0.12 | Splice | PASS | N/A
4 | 10.234 | 0.41 | Connector | PASS | -52.8 dB
End | 12.567 | 2.15 | Fiber End | ---- | -45.1 dB
Why Test?
Ensure Performance
Verify your data center infrastructure meets design specifications and bandwidth requirements.
Warranty Compliance
Manufacturers require certified test results for cabling system warranty validation.
Fault Detection
Identify problems before they cause network downtime or equipment failure.
Baseline Documentation
Create baseline for future troubleshooting and system changes.
Need Data Center Testing & Certification?
Contact JSARK Telecom Inc. today
Free consultation & quote - Certified test reports with full documentation