What is the difference between SX and LX?
What is the difference between SX and LX? The term SX means Short Range. LX means Long Range. The main difference in the potential range of the module. SX, short range, will be exclusively a
What does SFP 10G mean?
What does SFP 10G mean? 10G refers to the speed of the SFP. In fact SFP refers to 1gb transceivers but the complementary terms "10G" refers to the maximum speed of the module. SFP10G is
What is the difference between SFP and SFP+?
What is the difference between SFP and SFP+? SFP means Small factor Pluggable, hence from dimensions perspective SFP and SFP+ are the same and visually the same. The main difference between SFP and SFP+ lies
Can I mix a multi-mode active equipment with a single-mode fibre
No. If you need to connect an SFP Multi-mode to a single mode cable, it's better to adapt the set-up: change SFP to single mode sfp insert between multi-mode SFP and single mode cable a
Can I mix multi-mode and single-mode fibre in the same set-up?
NO. Due to the different size core, they are not compatible between each others.
Can I use single-mode on a short distance ?
Yes, you can use SM / singlemode / single-mode fibre or sfp or any active equipment on a "short" distance, but keep in mine that usually the set-up is more expansive. Transceivers are up to
Can I use multimode on a long distance ?
Yes, you can use MM / multimode / multi-mode fibre or sfp or any active equipment on "long" distance, but you will be limited by the capabilities of the material. Typically multimode is suitable on
Multimode or Single mode ?
Based on the comparison between single-mode and multimode fiber optic cables, it can be concluded that single-mode fiber is ideal for long-distance data transmission and is commonly used in carrier networks, metropolitan area networks (MANs),
MM, Multi Mode, Multi-Mode, multimode or Multimode Fiber ?
All those terms refer to the same fibre technology : multimode Multi-mode optical fiber is a type of fiber primarily used for short-distance communication, such as within buildings or across campuses. It supports data transmission
SM, Single Mode, Singlemode, mono mode, mono-mode, monomode, or Single Mode Fiber ?
All those terms refer to the same technology : Fiber technology related to single mode/mono-mode In fiber-optic communications, a single-mode optical fiber—also known as fundamental-mode or mono-mode fiber—is designed to transmit only one mode of
PoE, PoE+, PoE++ …what is the standard behind the name?
PoE refers to the common name, whilst 802.xx refers to the norm defining the standards: PoE (Type 1) = 802.3af PoE+ (Type 2) = 802.3at PoE++ (Type 3 & 4) = 802,3.bt
PoE, PoE+, PoE++ Watt, Wattage, nominal power…?
The nominal (under normal conditions), available power for the device depends on the PoE norm: PoE = 12,95W (nominal) PoE+ = 25,50W (nominal) PoE++, Type 3 =51W (nominal) PoE++ Type 4 = 71,3W (nominal)
PoE or PoE+ or PoE++ ?
The terms PoE+ or PoE++ refer to the power budget available for the device. See table below Comparison of PoE parameters Official name in IEEE 802.3 Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Common name(s) PoE PoE+ PoE++ /
What is POE ?
POE means Power over Ethernet and refers to a set of standards or proprietary systems that deliver electrical power and data through the same twisted-pair Ethernet cable. This enables a single cable to supply both
Cat5E, Cat6, Cat6A, Cat7 or even Cat8 ?
While we all aim to have the best technology for optimal service and the longest lifespan of our investments, this can be very costly upfront. A good value-for-money option can also be a wise investment
Do I need Cat7 or Cat7A ?
"Do I need Cat7 or Cat7A cabling?" Before answering the question, checking first the compatibility of such cables. Well, class F channels and Category 7 cables are backward compatible with Class D/Category 5e and Class
Do I need Cat8.1 or Cat8.2 ?
Category 8 was ratified by the TR43 working group under the ANSI/TIA 568-C.2-1 standard. It supports frequencies up to 2000 MHz and is specified for maximum distances of 30 meters or 36 meters, depending on
Shielded or Unshielded
Shielded or not, this questions is valid for any cables category : Cat5E, CAT6, CAT6A. For CAT8 by default there is shielding ! Shielded Ethernet cables are generally more expensive and harder to install than
Speeds of Cat6A or CAT6A speeds or Cat6A cable speed ?
The Category 6A (Augmented Category 6) standard, defined by ANSI/TIA-568.2-D (which replaced 568-C.2), was introduced by the TIA in 2009 to enhance the performance of twisted pair cabling systems. Cat 6A supports frequencies up to
Speeds of Cat6 or CAT6 speeds or Cat6 cable speed ?
Category 6 (Cat 6) cable is a standardized twisted pair cable used for Ethernet and other network physical layers, designed to be backward compatible with Category 5/5e and Category 3 standards. Cat 6 cables adhere
Cat 5 cable speed ?
Category 5 (Cat 5) cable is a type of twisted pair cable used in computer networking. Since 2001, its enhanced version, Category 5e (Cat 5e), has been the standard in common use. This cable supports
Cat5E, Cat6, Cat6A, Cat7 or even Cat8…
While we all aim to have the best technology for optimal service and the longest lifespan of our investments, this can be very costly upfront. A good value-for-money option can also be a wise investment
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