How safe, efficient, and organized is your fiber optic cabling?
That largely depends on your cable management practices. Optimal organization of your networking cables delivers these benefits:• Enhanced signal integrity by minimizing macrobend losses• Protection of cables from macro-bending damage• Improved accessibility for
Read more...
Avantages and disadvantages of amored versus non armored cable
In this post we will discuss armored and non armored fiber optic cable and the various cable constructions that are offered. I will also talk about the advantages and disadvantages of armored versus non armored cables for these various constructions.Fiber optic cable is offered with
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Fiber optic cable contruction
The words distribution, dry loose tube, gel filled loose tub, breakout, simplex and ADSS - what do they all have in common - well they are all different types of fiber optic cable constructions that you could possibly see on a fiber optic job site. Each of these cable types offers different protections, constructions
Read more...
If you could only have a few items to do everything you need to do, what would they be?
We all know the age-old scenario, right? If you could only have a few items to do everything you need to do, what would they be? This seems like a pretty tall task if you’re in the telecommunications industry but let’s indulge together for a
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Should you hang it, or bury it?
When installing optical fiber cable for a network there are always questions to ask – like should we bury it or hang it? Although I am not an architect, we will try to go over some different scenarios and types of fiber cable that are used in both applications. There are several factors that come in to
Read more...
The Two Main Types of Fiber Optic Cable
There are several aspects of fiber optic cable that need to be considered when choosing the correct type of construction for your project. Not only do you have to think of indoor versus outdoor applications, you also need to think of the physical characteristics that make up the cable. When looking
Read more...
Training can benefit all levels of technicians
Whether you are a seasoned technician or you are a novice to fiber optics, training can benefit all levels of technicians. There are a number of different aspects of training that can assist fiber technicians with the always changing technology, getting credits that are needed to maintain
Read more...
In the communications industry, size and flexibility really matter.
If you can pack more data transmission into a smaller package with more flexibility of options, you’re ahead of the game. Back in the early 2000’s, the introduction of the SFP (Small Form Pluggable) module and socket was a great success in bringing flexibility and
Read more...
So what exactly is a media converter anyway?
Today, we’re going to talk about fiber optic media converters and fiber switches and specifically how they can help you extend your network range, future proof your network speed, and revolutionize the way you manage your data.
Are you a network manager or a person working
Read more...
What to Consider When Choosing an Interconnect Box
When talking about interconnect boxes (also known as enclosures), there are a variety of options that can be used. Often, a common question asked by customers is which box would be best for their application. This is a loaded question that requires some questions and answers to
Read more...
How safe, efficient, and organized is your fiber optic cabling?
That largely depends on your cable management practices. Optimal organization of your networking cables delivers these benefits:• Enhanced signal integrity by minimizing macrobend losses• Protection of cables from macro-bending damage• Improved accessibility for
Read more...
Avantages and disadvantages of amored versus non armored cable
In this post we will discuss armored and non armored fiber optic cable and the various cable constructions that are offered. I will also talk about the advantages and disadvantages of armored versus non armored cables for these various constructions.Fiber optic cable is offered with
Read more...
Fiber optic cable contruction
The words distribution, dry loose tube, gel filled loose tub, breakout, simplex and ADSS - what do they all have in common - well they are all different types of fiber optic cable constructions that you could possibly see on a fiber optic job site. Each of these cable types offers different protections, constructions
Read more...
If you could only have a few items to do everything you need to do, what would they be?
We all know the age-old scenario, right? If you could only have a few items to do everything you need to do, what would they be? This seems like a pretty tall task if you’re in the telecommunications industry but let’s indulge together for a
Read more...
Should you hang it, or bury it?
When installing optical fiber cable for a network there are always questions to ask – like should we bury it or hang it? Although I am not an architect, we will try to go over some different scenarios and types of fiber cable that are used in both applications. There are several factors that come in to
Read more...
The Two Main Types of Fiber Optic Cable
There are several aspects of fiber optic cable that need to be considered when choosing the correct type of construction for your project. Not only do you have to think of indoor versus outdoor applications, you also need to think of the physical characteristics that make up the cable. When looking
Read more...
Training can benefit all levels of technicians
Whether you are a seasoned technician or you are a novice to fiber optics, training can benefit all levels of technicians. There are a number of different aspects of training that can assist fiber technicians with the always changing technology, getting credits that are needed to maintain
Read more...
In the communications industry, size and flexibility really matter.
If you can pack more data transmission into a smaller package with more flexibility of options, you’re ahead of the game. Back in the early 2000’s, the introduction of the SFP (Small Form Pluggable) module and socket was a great success in bringing flexibility and
Read more...
So what exactly is a media converter anyway?
Today, we’re going to talk about fiber optic media converters and fiber switches and specifically how they can help you extend your network range, future proof your network speed, and revolutionize the way you manage your data.
Are you a network manager or a person working
Read more...
What to Consider When Choosing an Interconnect Box
When talking about interconnect boxes (also known as enclosures), there are a variety of options that can be used. Often, a common question asked by customers is which box would be best for their application. This is a loaded question that requires some questions and answers to
Read more...
