that the bend radius for fiber optic cable equal at least 5 cm (2 in) for each 90-degree turn as shown in
the diagram below -
Bend Radius for Fiber Optic Cable
.
Note
Kinks and sharp bends can destroy or impair the cable’s ability to convey light pulses
accurately from one end of the cable to the other. Use care in dressing the optical fiber cables:
provide satisfactory strain relief to support the cable and maintain an adequate bend radius at
all cable turns, particularly where the cable connects to the I/O module.
Figure 10: Bend Radius for Fiber Optic Cable
1 = Minimum 5 cm (2 in) radius in 90° bend
Cable Distances and Types
Cable Distances and Types
below shows one example of cable media types and maximum
distances that support reliable transmission in accordance with international standards (except where
noted). Refer to
Extreme Networks Pluggable Transceivers Installation Guide
for descriptions of optics
and cables, as well as a complete list of supported cable lengths.
Refer to the
Extreme Hardware/Software Compatibility and Recommendation Matrices
for a list of the
cable types that are compatible with your equipment.
Table 13: Cable Distances and Types
Standard
Media Type
MHz•km
Rating
Maximum Distance
(Meters)
1000BASE-SX
(850nm optical window)
50/125
µ
m multimode fiber
400
500
50/125
µ
m multimode fiber
500
550
62.5/125
µ
m multimode fiber
160
220
62.5/125
µ
m multimode fiber
200
275
Preparing for the Installation
Installing Cable
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