Enabling Gen 7 SAN Performance with SN® Connectivity

The Shift to High-Density, VSFF SAN Connectivity

All-flash SAN architectures are driving demand for higher bandwidth, lower latency, and performance, while SAN Directors continue to increase port density to support these workloads. This shift is accelerating the adoption of VSFF connectivity such as SN®, alongside SFP-DD transceivers in Gen7 deployments. At the same time, structured cabling remains essential for maintaining uptime, serviceability, and long-term scalability, as data center teams look to achieve next-generation performance without adding operational complexity.

 

Scaling SAN Performance Without Compromising Manageability

All-flash storage and AI-driven workloads are pushing SAN fabrics to higher speeds and port densities than ever before. While Gen7 SAN Directors eliminate I/O bottlenecks, they also introduce new challenges:

• Increased port density in limited rack space
• New SFP-DD dual-SN® transceivers requiring VSFF connectivity
• The need to maintain structured cabling practices for uptime and serviceability

Without the right fiber interface, performance gains at the director level can be lost at the physical layer.

Unlock Gen 7 SAN Performance with SENKO SN® EZ-Flip

Panduit’s Gen7 SAN Director solution architecture leverages SFP-DD dual SN® transceivers to deliver higher density without compromising fiber polarity control or structured cabling workflows. SENKO SN® EZ-Flip adapters simplify installation and operations while enabling seamless migration from legacy duplex LC infrastructures. Tool-less polarity correction streamlines moves, adds, and changes, reducing risk andsaving time in high-density SAN environments.

 

Key Benefits:

• Faster deployment and easier integration in Gen7 SAN fabrics
• Cleaner integration with existing cabling practices
• Long-term flexibility as speeds and architectures evolve

Combining Gen7 cabling solutions with SN® EZ-Flip connectivity is a practical way to align director-level innovation with physical-layer confidence.\

Discover how Panduit and SENKO align to support next-generation SAN deployments.

Gen7 SAN Directors deliver extreme bandwidth and reliable storage, while SN® EZ-Flip connectivity enables the density, flexibility, and structured cabling needed to deploy it at scale.

• Explore the ecosystem enabling Gen7 SAN performance at scale.
• SENKO SN® EZ-Flip Connector Technical Overview

About Panduit

Panduit is a global leader in infrastructure and connectivity solutions, delivering physical, network, and electrical systems that support modern data centers, enterprise networks, industrial environments, and intelligent buildings. Since 1955, the company’s technology-driven, customer-centric approach has focused on innovation, quality, and practical solutions that help organizations manage complexity and build resilient, scalable infrastructure. Panduit’s portfolio spans fiber and copper cabling, enclosures, pathways, and converged physical infrastructure designed to improve uptime, simplify deployment, and support evolving network requirements around the world.
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