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North American Network Operators Group Date Prev | Date Next | Date Index | Thread Index | Author Index | Historical High Density Multimode Runs BCP?
I have a situation where I want to run Nx24 pairs of GE across a datacenter to several different customers. Runs are about 200meters max. When running say 24-pairs of multi-mode across a datacenter, I have considered a few solutions, but am not sure what is common/best practice. a) Find/adapt a 24/48 thread inside-plant cable (either multimode, or condition single mode) and connectorize the ends. Adv: Clean, Single, high density cable runs, Dis: Not sure if such a beast exists in multimode, and the whole cable has to be replaced/made redundant if one fiber dies and you need a critical restore, may need a break out shelf. b) Run 24 duplex MM cables of the proper lengths. Adv: Easy to trace, color code, understand. Easy to replace/repair one cable should something untoward occur. Can buy/stock pre-terminated cables of the proper length for easy restore. Dis: Lots of cables, more riser space. c) ?? ---- So... is there an option C? Does a multimode beastie like A exist commonly? Is it generally more cost effective to terminate your own MM cables or buy them pre-terminated? Assume that each of these pairs is going to be used for something like 1000B-SX full duplex, and that these are all aggregated trunk links so you can't take a single pair of 1000B-SX and break it out to 24xGE at the end points with a switch. I priced up one of these runs at 100m, and I was seeing a list price in the ballpark of $2500-$3000 plenum. So I figured it was worth asking if there is a better way when we're talking about N times that number. :) Thanks in advance, I'm sure I just haven't had enough caffeine today. DJ
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