...IDs, jumpers, DIP switches, screws, latches, or terminators. • There are two types of FireWire connectors: 6-pin and 4-pin. The 6-pin connector, usually found on computers, provides two pairs of wires for signals and one pair of wires to provi...

...to the price of a switch, this lock-out scheme raises hardware costs and limits transceiver choices. • Many vendors don’t advertise that SFP slots on their devices don’t accept standard SFPs from other vendors. This can lead to unpleasant surp...

...for connections between switching offices. Single-mode cable features an 8.5-micron glass core. • Duplex—Use duplex multimode or single-mode fibre optic cable for applications that require simultaneous, bidirectional data transfer. Workstations, fib...

...10-/100-Mbps Ethernet switches or for connection to high-speed servers with the assurance of total compatibility with your Ethernet network. • When Gigabit Ethernet first appeared, fiber was crucial to running Gigabit Ethernet effectively. Since t...

...component such as a switch, it comes in a heavy metal case. It also has special shielding, a modified power supply, and perhaps a few other modifications from the standard model. If you need to open the device's case, a special torque wrench for...

...a network is through a switch or other networking ”box.” It is not recommended to connect the two types of fibre directly. • Although 50-µm and 62.5-µm fibre both feature a 125-µm cladding, the core sizes differ. The smaller, 50-µm core provides a ...

...modems, servers, switches, hubs, routers, and UPSs. Consider the depth of your equipment —servers require extra depth and may require a cabinet that’s at least 42 inches deep. Lastly, remember to allow space for cabling and power provisions. ...