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Angled imVision® panels for future iPatch® infrastructure management deployment

InstaPATCH® pre-terminated solutions throughout the facility

Plus racks, ladder racks, cable management devices and other equipment

More than 3,000 outlets

LazrSPEED® Wideband Multimode Fiber (OM5) cabling in the command center

265 miles of SYSTIMAX® GigaSPEED® X10D copper cabling

670 miles of TeraSPEED® ZWP single-mode fiber cabling for the network backbone

CommScope also customized the infrastructure equipment rooms to match the colors of the Kings logo with purple cable, black hardware, and silver-gray doors and patch panels. The copper cable was also customized with “Sacramento Proud” imprinted on the sheathing.

The Kings selected CommScope as a major technology partner for their new arena based on the company’s global industry leadership and previous experience developing advanced connectivity solutions for other major venues. In Golden 1 Center, CommScope delivered a comprehensive infrastructure that connects and supports virtually every communication and facility management function in the arena complex, including:

Comprehensive connectivity, delivered by CommScope

Kings Chief Technology Officer Ryan Montoya

“Redefining the fan experience begins with how we connect fans with the team, the arena, other fans and their personal networks. At the heart of it all is the robust network that delivers fast and secure connectivity to each fan in the arena.”

More than 1,000 Wi-Fi access points — the highest density per fan for a sporting venue of its size

In excess of one million square feet of Wi-Fi and cellular coverage 802.11 ac Wave 2 technology capable of delivering data at 100 gigabits per second and beyond

200-gigabit internet bandwidth

Golden 1 Center is also the first arena in the world to implement wide-band multimode fiber to effectively future-proof the arena. With an OM5 backbone that supports all of the services in the arena today, the Kings retain the capability to accommodate new technologies in the future without costly infrastructure upgrades.

To deliver a best-in-class experience for its fans, the Kings deployed a cabling, networking and Wi-Fi access point infrastructure that consistently delivers the highest level of internet speed and availability to every fan. Wherever they are in the complex, no matter how many people are using the internet, all fans are provided quick and reliable Web access. Golden 1 Center’s communications platform includes:

More speed, more access points, more bandwidth

When technology entrepreneur Vivek Ranadivé acquired the Sacramento Kings in 2013, it was clear that innovation would be part of the team’s game plan going forward. It was no surprise when the Kings announced plans to build a new stateof-the-art arena in the heart of California capital’s downtown and equip it with an unprecedented level of communications technology, enhancing their fans’ game-day experience exponentially, the Sacramento Kings turned to CommScope. The Sacramento Kings engaged CommScope for infrastructure design assistance and validation, including future proof concepts, next-generation data center models, and efficient installation implementation. The Kings Technology Team were committed to delivering the most state-of-the-art entertainment complex, and turning to industry leaders like CommScope was paramount to their success. From the day it opened in October of 2016, the $558 million Golden 1 Center has set new standards for connectivity. The arena utilizes leading-edge technology to provide seamless and intuitive communication for 17,600 Kings fans from the moment they arrive at the arena to the final buzzer and beyond. To further the experience, the Kings are building an adjacent hotel and mixed-use complex, programming a connected public plaza, and developing a new Downtown Commons (DoCo) entertainment and retail district with consistent, reliable internet access. The six-square-block complex boasts an unparalleled connectivity platform, an advanced and secure network infrastructure, and a next-generation command center.

The nation’s most connected sports and entertainment venue

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Sacramento Kings

— Kings Chief Technology Officer Ryan Montoya

“The advanced connectivity system at Golden 1 Center demanded a comprehensive, seamless infrastructure. As a global leader in communication technology with deep large-venue experience, CommScope was able to customize a complete, integrated solution that delivers the ultimate game-day experience for Kings fans, and is future-ready for many more seasons to come.”

The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Sacramento Kings wanted its new downtown arena to be an innovation showplace, where advanced technology transforms the fan experience completely. So they turned to CommScope to provide a leading-edge network that connects Kings fans to the game, to the team and each other like never before.

CommScope brings unmatched network connectivity to the Sacramento Kings’ new basketball arena

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