Operating as the backbone of the internet, data centers support everything, including cloud platforms, complex AI systems, and massive data transfer. Supporting this intricate system are two key physical components: UTP (copper) and optical fiber. Over the past three decades, both have evolved in remarkable ways, optimizing cost, performance, and https://data-center50494.dm-blog.com/38157912/from-copper-to-light-a-history-of-utp-and-fiber-optic-innovation-in-data-centers