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Introduction to the media used in the next generation Central Office

Cabling is important in the data center/central office. there are two main media used inside the stat center, copper and fiber, the following tables are information on copper and fiber used inside the data center, selecting the right media for the current application and future upgrade is important.

  • Copper
Category ISO Channel Class Maximum Bandwidth Maximum Ethernet Data Rate Cabling System Connector Type
5e D 100MHz 1000Mbps Unshielded or Shielded RJ45
6 E 250MHz 10Gbps Unshielded or Shielded RJ45
6A EA 500MHz 10Gbps Unshielded or Shielded RJ45
8 8.I and 8.II 2000MHz 25Gbps/40Gbps Shielded Only RJ45

 

Ethernet Data Rate IEEE 802.3 Standard Maximum Channel Lengths (m)
5E 6 6A 8
1Gbps 1000BASE-T 100 100 100 –
10Gbps 10GBASE-T 37 ~ 55 37 ~ 55 100 –
25Gbps 25GBASE-T – – – 30
40Gbps 40GBASE-T – – – 30
  • Fiber
Fiber Type ISO Cable Description Maximum Bandwidth Target Ethernet Data Rate Connector Type
50/125um MM OM3 2000MHz.km 10/40/100Gbps SC, LC, MPO, MTP & Others
50/125um MM OM4 4700MHz.km 40/100/400Gbps LC, MDC, SN, CS, MPO, MTP & Others
50/125um MM OM5 4700MHz 40/100/400/800Gbps LC, MDC, SN, CS, MPO, MTP & Others
9/125um SM OS1/OS2 – >10Gbps LC, MDC, SN, CS, MPO, MTP & Others

 

Ethernet Data Rate IEEE 802.3 Standard Maximum Channel Length (m)
OM3 OM4 OM5 OS1/OS2
10Gbps 10GBASE-SR 300 400 ~ 550 400 ~ 550
10GBASE-LR 10000
25Gbps 25GBASE-SR 70 100 100
25GBASE-LR 10000
40Gbps 40GBASE-SR 100 150 150
40GBASE-LR 10000
50Gbps 50GBASE-SR 70 100 100
50GBASE-LR 10000
100Gbps 100GBASE-SR 100 150 150
100GBASE-LR 10000
400Gbps 400GBASE-SR8 70 100 100
400GBASE-FR4 2000

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