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SFP+ DAC Cables for Cisco Catalyst 4500-X Series Switch

Driven by the cloud computing and improvement of technology, 21st century witnesses a major shift from traditional enterprise data centers to much larger cloud data centers. These large data centers require a much higher-performance network, and need...

Decoding the Wavelength in Fiber Optics

Wavelength as we have been heard so many times in fiber optics, is not simply the term used to refine the color of the light. The light used in fiber optics in not the one that we can see by our eyes, as we use light in the infrared region which has wavelengths...

Do It Yourself for Your Home Network

Due to continued questions on whether a home user is able to do his own cabling, or if they need to employ the services of a professional, this post is here to inform everyone of the information. For those who have little experience in telecommunication...

Difference Between Twisted Pair Cable and Coaxial Cable

A wire or cable is an indispensable element in communication system for connecting optical devices like optical transceivers, router and switch. Recently the most common cable types deployed in communication system are fiber optic cable, twisted pair...

Graded Index or Step Index Multimode Fiber

Fiber optic cable is the media of telecommunications infrastructure, enabling the transmission of high-speed voice, video, and data traffic in enterprise and service provider networks. We usually see single mode and multimode optic fibers available on...

Wavelength-Converting Transponder in DWDM System

Dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) as an emerging technology in fiber optic network, is devoted to increase the capacity of a single fiber, and thus the entire network in an cost effective way. A basic DWDM system typically includes these main...

What to Look Out for When Installing Buried Microduct?

When it comes to FTTH deployment, most fiber jumper cables are complicated structures with tight buffered fibers and aramid fiber strength members inside plastic jackets. These cables are adequate for factory termination into prefabricated assemblies,...

Understanding PoE Technology, and How to Deploy It

What are the hottest technologies in today’s networking industry? Everyone may have his/her own ideas, but WiFi (wireless networking) and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) are undoubtedly near the top. Recently, several enterprises announced plans for...