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North American Network Operators Group Date Prev | Date Next | Date Index | Thread Index | Author Index | Historical Re: SONET ring questions
>>2) We have the option of using either single-mode or multi-mode fiber >> OC-3 connections - what factors should be considered in selecting >> the fiber media type. > > >Look at the distance, I believe multi mode is only good for a couple of >miles, then you have to go single mode, which will drive your costs up. > If you want to make a good ball-park guess as to whether or not multimode will work for you it would probably be worthwhile to see: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/core/cis7505/ipicg/ipicgpos.htm Multimode fiber has the disadvantage that it it not capable of as high bandwidth as single mode - a consideration if you are digging a trench for it. Austin
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