Atm - Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Installation Manual

Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation

ATM

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The maximum distances for asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) fiber-optic
network connections are determined by the transmitter output power, receiver
sensitivity, and type of optical source.
distances for multimode fiber (MMF).
single-mode fiber (SMF) cables.
Table 2-1 ATM OC-12 Optical Specifications for MMF Cables
Characteristic
Optical source
Wavelength
Transmitter output power
Receiver sensitivity
Maximum cabling distance 1640 ft (500 m)
Table 2-2 ATM OC-12 Optical Specifications for SMF Cables
Characteristic
Optical source
Wavelength
Transmitter output power
Receiver sensitivity
Maximum cabling distance 9.3 mi (15 km)
Table 2-1
Table 2-2
Specification
LED
1300 nm
–19 to –14 dBm
–26 to –14 dBm
Specification
Laser
1300 nm
–15 to –8 dBm
–28 to –8 dBm
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide
Determining Cable Distances
lists the maximum transmission
lists the optical specifications for
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