Fiber Optics
Common fiber cable types and connector standards.
Cable Types
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| OS2 (Single-mode) | Yellow jacket, long distance (km) |
| OM1 (Multi-mode) | Orange jacket, legacy/short |
| OM3 (Multi-mode) | Aqua jacket, 10Gbps up to 300m |
| OM4 (Multi-mode) | Aqua/Violet, 10Gbps up to 550m |
Connectors
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| LC | Lucent Connector (Small form) |
| SC | Subscriber Connector (Square) |
| ST | Straight Tip (Round/Bayonet) |
| MPO/MTP | Multi-fiber Push On |