What CABLExpress does

CABLExpress, a division of CXtec Inc., manufactures high-performance data center cabling and structured cabling infrastructure from its headquarters in Syracuse, New York. The company builds fiber and copper cabling, patch panels and enclosures, server and network cabinets, and a flagship line of Skinny-Trunk® pre-terminated multi-fiber trunk assemblies with proprietary staggered breakouts. Its core methodology, Port Replication™, mirrors active hardware ports one-to-one at the patch panel in the Main Distribution Area to standardize structured cabling and accelerate Moves/Adds/Changes. Product differentiation rests on a proprietary fiber end-point polishing process that delivers LC jumpers at 0.15dB maximum loss and MTP/MPO connectors at 0.20-0.30dB, materially outperforming TIA-568 industry-standard connector loss ratings.

The company co-engineers OEM-specific cabling solutions for IBM mainframes (zClip harness, Universal Zero U Patch for z15/z16), Cisco MDS 9508/9710 switches, Arista 7500/7800 series, and Brocade/Broadcom SAN directors including a VSFF SN connector solution for Brocade X7 FC64-64 blades. It has expanded into Ultra Low Loss MTP/MPO Skinny-Trunk offerings targeting AI hyperscale GPU clusters at 400G, 800G, and roadmap 1.6T speeds. Underlying the hardware are four service lines: Design Assistance against TIA-942 standards, Customized Product Development, Project Services for labeling and packaging, and Dedicated Solutions Consultants for end-to-end account engagement. All products use Corning® Bend Insensitive Fiber and US Conec MTP® connectors.

CABLExpress operates a quote-based inside-sales and direct enterprise model with no public price list; trunks are custom-built and non-returnable. The company is privately held, founded circa 1981 (via parent CXtec with 40+ years of operating history), and employs 251-500 people. Named customers span DreamWorks Animation (Media & Entertainment), BNSF Railway (Transportation), Duke Medical University (Academic Medicine), and Terrapin Systems (IT Services), with additional exposure to AI hyperscale operators, cryptomining data centers, and mid-market hybrid infrastructure buyers across healthcare, finance, government, and scientific research.

Name

CABLExpress

Legal name

CXtec Inc.

Website

https://cablexpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CABLExpress manufactures high-performance fiber and copper structured cabling infrastructure for enterprise and hyperscale data centers, including its flagship Skinny-Trunk pre-terminated assemblies and Port Replication methodology, serving mainframe, AI, SAN, and enterprise IT customers via OEM partnerships with IBM, Cisco, Arista, and Brocade/Broadcom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Data Center Cabling Infrastructure

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Fiber Optic Cabling (Singlemode/Multimode) (HDAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber Trunk, Breakout & Harness Assemblies (MPO/MTP/LC) (HDAFALAE), Cable Assemblies & Patch Cords (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAF), Cabling, Fiber & Structured Connectivity (HDABAKAG)

Keywords

• Data center cabling
• Fiber optic cables
• Structured cabling
• Fiber patch panels
• MTP MPO trunks

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Data Center Cabling Hardware Sales: Sale of manufactured fiber cables, copper cables, fiber patch panels and enclosures, copper patch panels, server/network cabinets, modules, and Skinny-Trunk assemblies. Products include Skinny-Trunk fiber trunks, LC and MTP/MPO jumpers, port replication panels, and zClip harnesses for IBM mainframes.
2. Design Assistance and Engineering Services: Specialized consulting where CABLExpress architects design long-lasting, high-performing data center cabling infrastructure per TIA-942 standards, including port mapping, loss budget analysis, and product selection guidance.
3. Customized Product Development & Project Services: Bespoke trunking solutions, custom cable labeling, packaging organization, and plug-and-play project execution tailored to customer-specific needs.
4. Dedicated Solutions Consultant Engagements: Assigned solutions consultants provide end-to-end product, plan, and project execution support beyond simple reseller transactions, including cabling system architecture and on-site guidance.
5. OEM Co-Engineered Cabling Solutions: Vendor-specific pre-engineered cabling solutions for IBM (zClip harness, Universal Zero U Patch for z15/z16 mainframes), Cisco (MDS 9508/9710 replication), Arista (7500/7800), and Brocade/Broadcom SAN directors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CABLExpress manufactures high-performance fiber and copper structured cabling infrastructure for data centers, including pre-engineered Skinny-Trunk® multi-fiber trunk assemblies, fiber and copper cables, fiber patch panels and enclosures, copper patch panels, and server/network cabinets. The company delivers its products through a proprietary Port Replication™ methodology and OEM-specific cabling kits for IBM mainframes, Cisco MDS, Arista, and Brocade/Broadcom SAN directors, supported by dedicated solutions consultants and design assistance services.

Product overview

CABLExpress, a division of CXtec Inc., offers a portfolio of high-performance data center cabling and structured cabling solutions organized as a core manufacturing line plus specialized OEM-specific modules. The core product line comprises Data Center Cabling, Fiber Cables (including CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk™ Ultra Low Loss MTP/MPO assemblies), Copper Cables, Fiber Patch Panels & Enclosures, Copper Patch Panels, and Server & Network Cabinets. These are augmented by OEM-specific solutions tailored for IBM Mainframes (zClip harness and ZMount), Cisco switches (9508, MDS 9710), Arista switches (7500, 7800), and Brocade/Broadcom SAN directors (Port Replication Solutions for VSFF SN connector on X7 FC64-64 blades). The signature methodology across all products is Port Replication — a structured cabling architecture that mirrors active hardware ports via patch panels in the Main Distribution Area (MDA), enabling simpler Moves, Adds, and Changes. Underpinning the hardware are four professional services: Design Assistance, Customized Product Development, Project Services (packaging and labeling), and Dedicated Solutions Consultant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkinnyTrunk®: CABLExpress's flagship pre-terminated fiber trunk/harness cable assembly line (referenced as CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk® / SkinnyTrunk® products).
• zClip

Products and services

• Data Center Cabling High-performance structured cabling and data center infrastructure solutions manufactured by CABLExpress, designed to maximize the value of customer technology investments.
• Fiber Cables 100% optically tested fiber cables including multimode OM3/OM4/OM5, singlemode OS2, and bend-insensitive fiber (Corning BIF), designed for minimal cabling congestion and consistent enhanced performance in data center environments.
• Copper Cables Reliable and customizable wide range of copper cables including Cat6 and 28-AWG Mini Cat6 patch cords for reduced installation time, space utilization, and high-density switching.
• Fiber Patch Panels & Enclosures Highest-port-density fiber patch panels and enclosures in the industry, with vast configuration options and pre-engineered staggers for best-in-class fiber cable management.
• Copper Patch Panels Modular copper patch panels offering flexible, reliable data center cabling options, including pre-punched and punch-down configurations.
• Server & Network Cabinets High-density cabinets designed for airflow equipment, available in various sizes, configurations, and cable management options.
• CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk® Pre-terminated multi-fiber trunk assemblies with Ultra Low Loss (ULL) MTP/MPO options, including 96-fiber MTP Male/MTP Male OM4 trunks, designed for hyperscale AI data centers and HPC environments.
• IBM Mainframe OEM Solutions (zClip & ZMount) Cabling solutions designed exclusively for IBM Mainframes (z15, z16), including the zClip harness cable assembly system for precise positioning and Universal Zero U Patch (ZMount) for IBM mainframes.
• Cisco OEM Solutions (9508, MDS 9710) Fiber patch panels and cables with port-replication designed exclusively for Cisco 9508 and Cisco MDS 9710 48-Port 64-Gbps hardware.
• Arista OEM Solutions (7500, 7800) Fiber patch panels and cables with pre-engineered staggers and port replication designed exclusively for Arista 7500 and 7800 series switches.
• Port Replication Solutions for Brocade/Broadcom SAN Directors CABLExpress's Port Replication methodology for Brocade/Broadcom SAN directors, including a VSFF SN connector solution for Brocade X7 FC64-64 blades, integrating 64G SFP-DD ports, VSFF SN connectors, and LC fiber connectors. Available in 1U and 10U chassis versions, supporting LC, MPO, and VSFF SN connectors.
• Design Assistance Service Expert team specializes in designing and implementing long-lasting, high-performing data center cabling infrastructure that exceeds industry standards (TIA-942) and supports multiple generations of hardware.
• Customized Product Development Creative and tailored solutions designed per customer-specific needs, keeping data centers efficient, organized, and aesthetically pleasing.
• Project Services (Packaging & Cable Labeling) Project planning services including labeling scheme creation, organized box and cable organization, making projects a plug-and-play process with less clutter.
• Dedicated Solutions Consultant Dedicated solutions consultants providing expert architects for smooth product, plan, and project execution beyond typical reseller relationships.

Quantifiable outcome

• LC jumpers at 0.15dB max loss vs. TIA-568 industry standard of 0.5dB per mated pair
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and moderate.

• IBMflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCABLExpress designs and manufactures cabling solutions exclusively for IBM Mainframes, including the zClip harness system (z16) and the Universal Zero U Patch for IBM z15/z16 mainframes. Pre-engineered staggers streamline installation for under-floor or overhead cable routing.
• CiscoflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCABLExpress delivers fiber patch panels and pre-engineered staggered cables for Cisco hardware, including 9508 replication and 9710 (MDS 48-Port 64-Gbps) solutions. Patch panels feature Port Replication establishing a direct 1:1 relationship between hardware ports and the patch panel.
• AristacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCABLExpress offers cabling solutions for Arista 7500 and 7800 series switches, including replication panels and a dedicated Arista Solutions Guide.
• Brocade / BroadcomflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerCABLExpress provides Port Replication solutions for Brocade SAN directors including a VSFF SN connector solution for Brocade X7 FC64-64 blades. The company designs structured cabling kits for Gen 5/6/7 ICLs over both Short-Wave OM4 and Long-Wave single-mode.
• CXtec Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCABLExpress operates as a division of CXtec Inc. CXtec is North America's largest secondary-market network hardware provider with 40+ years of experience, offering the equal2new® refurbished hardware program, IT lifecycle services, third-party maintenance, and ITAD services that complement CABLExpress new cabling products.
• CorningcoreTechnology or IntegrationAll CABLExpress fiber optic cables are made with Corning® Bend Insensitive Fiber (BIF), positioning the products around industry-leading glass performance for low-loss, bend-tolerant structured cabling.
• US ConecmoderateTechnology or IntegrationCABLExpress utilizes MTP® connectors (a registered trademark of US Conec Ltd.) across its trunk and jumper product lines for Brocade/Broadcom ICL and QSFP-DD applications.
• Dell TechnologiesmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerCABLExpress presented its Port Replication methodology at Dell Technologies World 2018 in Las Vegas, engaging with Dell server/storage professionals. Rick Dallmann, Director of Data Center Architecture at Dell Technologies, is referenced as a discussion partner at the event.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Corning: Corning is a leading global supplier of optical fiber, connectivity, and pre-terminated cabling solutions (EDGE and EDGE8 lines) for hyperscale and enterprise data centers. Comparable in MTP/MPO and bend-insensitive fiber technology (CABLExpress already uses Corning BIF), but Corning operates at significantly larger scale as a glass manufacturer.
• Molex (Koch Industries):
• Legrand (Ortronics):

Emerging players

• FS.com: FS.com is a fast-growing online fiber and copper cabling vendor with extensive MTP/MPO and ULL product lines, including pre-terminated assemblies for AI and hyperscale builds. Emerging competitor to CABLExpress in standardized fiber cabling, especially with price-sensitive and self-serve buyers.

Direct peers

• Siemon: Siemon is a specialist in high-performance network cabling solutions, including pre-terminated fiber trunks, MTP/MPO assemblies, and data center infrastructure design services. Closely comparable to CABLExpress in custom-engineered, low-loss fiber assemblies targeting enterprise and hyperscale customers.
• Belden: Belden designs and manufactures enterprise fiber and copper cabling (including the REVConnect and FiberExpress lines) for data centers and broadcast networks. Comparable in custom trunking, patch panel offerings, and enterprise channel reach.
• Panduit: Panduit is a leading manufacturer of data center physical infrastructure, including fiber cabling, MTP/MPO trunks, patch panels, and structured cabling solutions, with a strong enterprise channel. Closely comparable to CABLExpress in product breadth, custom trunking services, and OEM partnerships with major switch vendors.
• Leviton: Leviton manufactures data center fiber and copper cabling, patch panels, and pre-terminated trunk assemblies (Opt-X and e2XHD lines). Direct competitor in enterprise and hyperscale structured cabling, with comparable MTP/MPO and ULL product positioning.
• CommScope: CommScope is one of the largest global manufacturers of structured cabling, fiber optic, and copper connectivity for data centers, with comparable Skinny-Trunk-equivalent pre-terminated assemblies and OEM platform integrations. Direct overlap with CABLExpress across enterprise fiber, patch panels, and OEM cabling for major switch platforms.
• AFL Telecommunications: AFL is a specialist fiber optic manufacturer offering pre-terminated assemblies, MTP/MPO solutions, and data center cabling for enterprise and hyperscale customers. Highly comparable to CABLExpress in ULL MTP/MPO products and OEM cabling solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=pHfmc2czu7s
• Xx.com/CABLExpress
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cablexpress

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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