FAQ 1 New installations – What type of multimode should I use?

OM4 is generally the most recommended multimode fiber for all new installations. OMF provides a level of future-proofing as data rates continue to rise.

FAQ 2. Existing installation – what type of fiber should I add?

When the existing installations are being extended through connecting fibers together, the same fiber core is recommended. But, if the existing fiber does not have the capacity to handle signals due to the upgrade, it may be necessary to install OM4 or better cable.

FAQ 3. Can I install a different connector than the existing fiber infrastructure?

If we talk about legacy fiber installations, then ST and SC might be the best solution, as they have been standardized for legacy fiber. For newer installation, LC connectors are recommended due to the self-locking feature, compact size and alignment capability. It’s best to terminate the cable with appropriate connector types. If that’s not possible, then adapters can be used to convert from one type of connector to another.

FAQ 4. Broken fiber – what to do?

Commonly, repairing the fiber implies fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, or connector splicing. It all depends on the application type, the available equipment, the skills of the technician, and so on.