My TN Connection

More and more organizations are requiring longer distances on 1000BASE networks, especially in the Telco, Service Provider, utilities and transport market sectors. We are all aware of the limitations on multimode fiber and that distances of up to 125km can be achieved by using single mode fiber. But, what options do organizations that require 400km distances, yet only have multimode fiber interfaces (1000BASE-SX) on their devices, have? continue »

Keywords: Applications, connection, cost, distances, Equipment, Fiber, Fibre, Gigabit Networks, interfaces, LC, Media Converter, Multimode Fiber, Networks, Port, ports, Products, SC, Single Mode Fiber, ST, switch, Switching, Transition Networks

When one is looking to make a purchase of a networking switch or media converter, the type of fiber connector to purchase can occasionally be overlooked. Although, there are a variety of fiber optic connectors available on the market these days, I will present the five most common and touch on the differences between them.

Fiber optic connectors terminate the end of an optical fiber cable, which enables a quicker connection and disconnection then splicing would. From my experience, organizations tend to choose one type of connector to standardize on. This connector is normally based on the equipment or the fiber type (one for multimode and one for single mode) the organization is currently utilizing in their existing network. continue »

Keywords: cable, connection, connector, density, Fiber, fiber optic, LC, media converter, MTP, networking, SC, ST, switch

When you are deploying fiber within your network, the type of fiber cable that will need to be used is almost always dictated by the applications that will be supported on the network and the physical distance between the pieces of equipment that you are connecting. However, when the time comes to connectorize the fiber, there really isn’t a clear cut direction for what fiber connector to use. Often times a Network Manager will try to standardize based on the fiber connectors that are on the equipment they are linking to in their network, but this isn’t a hard and fast rule. In this edition of Fiber FAQ’s I would like to outline the most common fiber optic connectors and give some insight into when they are most often used. continue »

Keywords: Fiber Basics, Fiber Cable, Fiber Connector, LC, MTP, SC, ST