Layer Zero Solutions

Selecting the right solutions at Layer Zero™ can have a significant effect on your network by:

  • Reducing power consumption and cooling costs
  • Reducing the risk of equipment failure
  • Improving overall system performance

 Layer Zero Encyclopedia

A New Perspective on the
OSI Model

Legrand | Ortronics is revolutionizing networking by adding a new layer to the traditional network architecture. The OSI network model is the accepted framework for network design and suggests seven layers to use for network planning. The bottom layer of this model is Layer One – the physical layer, which is the structured cabling itself, but what Layer One does not include is the physical SUPPORT, or the infrastructure, for the cabling.

Legrand | Ortronics introduces Layer Zero as a new foundation for the OSI model to address the critical role that infrastructure plays in network performance and provide a new level of stability to the network. This innovative approach to network design emphasizes best practices in pathway and physical support design to maximize network performance in data center or LAN environments.

Maximize Network Efficiency

You can make a dramatic impact on your data center or LAN, simply by changing the way you look at your network. The proper infrastructure equipment at Layer Zero facilitates proper airflow management for more efficient cooling. This not only ensures a more reliable network, but also has a major impact on your bottom line. Based on temperature analysis, the Layer Zero™ solution from Ortronics can lower a customer’s energy bill for cooling by 60% when compared to a comparable solution from another vendor.

Read our white paper, Maximizing the Efficiency of your Data Center, to learn more.

The Mighty Mo® family of racks and cabinets is a key component to Ortronics Layer Zero Solutions. These solutions address the key factors of airflow, density, protection, and performance – all essential considerations when evaluating cable management systems for today’s data centers, storage area networks (SAN), and large premise networks.