Figure 31: Bend Radius for Fiber Optic Cable
1 = Minimum 5 cm (2 in) radius in 90° bend
Cable Distances and Types
shows one example of cable media types and maximum distances that support reliable
transmission in accordance with international standards (except where noted). Refer to the
website for descriptions of optics and cables, as well as a complete list of supported cable
lengths, and a list of the cable types that are compatible with your equipment.
Table 11: 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
1000BASE-LX
(1300nm optical window)
50/125
µ
m multimode fiber
400
550
50/125
µ
m multimode fiber
500
550
62.5/125
µ
m multimode fiber
500
550
10/125
µ
m single-mode fiber
–
5,000
10/125
µ
m single-mode fiber
–
10,000
1000BASE-ZX
(1550nm optical window)
10/125
µ
m single-mode fiber
–
80,000
100BASE-LX100
(1550nm optical window)
10/125
µ
m single-mode fiber
–
100,000
1 Proprietary to Extreme Networks. Connections between two Extreme Networks 1000BASE-LX interfaces that use
10/125
µ
m single-mode fiber can use a maximum distance of 10,000 meters.
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