...Fibre • Multimode fibre cable has a large-diameter core and therefore has multiple modes of propagation—that is, several wavelengths of light are used in the fibre core. It’s primarily used for lighter- capacity or shorter-distance applications. • M...

...fibre optic cable • Loose-tube vs. tight-buffered fibre optic cable • There are two styles of fibre optic cable construction: loose tube and tight buffered. Both contain some type of strengthening member, such as aramid yarn, stainless s...

...or change a patch cable in crowded cabling cabinet, you can't be 100% sure you'll pick the right cable, unless both ends are clearly identified. Disconnecting the wrong cables may break security or vital processes and cost your enterprise unpr...

...Zero Halogen) and PVC cables • LSZH and PVC cables • The European market is demanding that cables used in LANs, WANs, etc. meet LSZH specification. The IEC 60332-1 governs the Flame Retardant Grade specifications in reference to LSZH cables. • Red...

...within a loose-tube cable. It can be a headache-inducing task if you don’t have the right tools. If you bend the cable or buffer tubes past their recommended bend radius, or if you allow them to kink, you’ll end up with substandard cable connect...

...fibre optic cable • Loose-tube vs. tight-buffered fibre optic cable • There are two styles of fibre optic cable construction: loose tube and tight buffered. Both contain some type of strengthening member, such as aramid yarn, stainless s...

Shielded Ethernet Cables. • Shielded Ethernet Cables • STP and S/STP • Two basic types of shielded cables are offered by Black Box and the Industry.The first group are cables with an overall shield know generically as STP. The second are const...

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...copper Category 5 patch cords and traditional telephone cords. • Field installation is easier because of MT-RJ’s no-polish, no-epoxy, quick-termination design. It’s available in multimode configurations and is backwards compatible for integration in...