The Enterprise System Connection Architectureª, ESCON, was developed by IBM as a channel connection architecture with the intent of improving connectivity by incorporating fibre optics into a network. ESCON uses fibre optics to replace existing bus and tag cables in a new or existing data centre. Designed to connect a wide range of peripherals to IBM mainframe computers, the architecture supports data communications at a speed of 200Mbps.

The connector system is a Retractable Shroud Duplex (RSD) and can be supplied as terminated patchcords or pigtails. Hybrid patchcords, terminated one end with an ESCON connector and the other end with MT-RJ, LC, ST or SC can be made to your specific length requirements.

We are able to provide RSD cable assemblies meeting IBM system requirements. Adaptors are panel mount and have a zirconia alignment sleeve for minimum connection losses.