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Figure 7: Bend radius for fiber optic cable
Cable Distances
Table 7 shows cable media types and maximum distances that support reliable transmission in
accordance with international standards except where noted.
Table 7: Media types and maximum distances
Standard
1000BASE-SX
(850 nm optical
window)
1000BASE-LX
(1300 nm optical
window)
1000BASE-LX70
(1550 nm optical
window)
1000BASE-T
100BASE-TX
10BASE-T
* Proprietary to Extreme Networks. Connections between two Extreme Networks 1000BASE-LX interfaces that use 10/125 µm
single-mode fiber can use a maximum distance of 10,000 meters.
Extreme Networks BlackDiamond 10K-Series Switch Installation Guide
Optical fiber cable
Media Type
50/125 µm multimode fiber
50/125 µm multimode fiber
62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
50/125 µm multimode fiber
50/125 µm multimode fiber
62.5/125 µm multimode fiber
10/125 µm single-mode fiber
10/125 µm single-mode fiber*
10/125 µm single-mode fiber
Category 5 and higher UTP cable
Category 5 and higher UTP cable
Category 3 and higher UTP cable
Minimum
2 in. (5.08cm)
radius
in 90˚ bend
90˚
Mhz•Km Maximum Distance
Rating (Meters)
400 500
500 550
160 220
200 275
400 550
500 550
500 550
– 5,000
– 10,000
– 70,000
– 100
– 100
– 100
Evaluating and Meeting Cable Requirements
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