Aviom AllFrame - Manual (Page 26)

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LC Connectors
SFP transceivers typically use a connector known as LC. For bidirectional transmission, two fiber cables per SFP
transceiver are required, one to transmit and the other to receive. The SFP transceiver can accept single (simplex)
or dual (duplex) type connectors. Aviom suggests using duplex connectors with Pro64 devices to avoid transmit/
receive errors caused by the connection/removal of individual fiber cables.
A simplex LC connector (left) and a duplex connector (right).
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: Do not operate the F6 with only one fiber cable connected to the SFP transceiver.
Cat-5e Cables
All Cat-5e connections between A-Net devices should use Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable. The cable can be
of the stranded or solid type; solid wire performs better over long distances while stranded wire is more flexible
and easier to manipulate and therefore easier to work with in a performance situation.
Cables designated as Cat-5e in Pro64 documentation can be interchanged with any Cat-6 (or better) cable. Cables
will be referred to simply as “Cat-5e.” For best long distance performance, use Cat-6 cabling. Remember, all
cables are not created equally. Distance performance will be impacted by numerous factors including cable build
quality, the type of wire used to make the cable (solid core or stranded), connector quality, the number of splice
points (such as patch bay interconnect points), and the preservation of the cable’s twisted wire pairs.
Connectors on Cat-5e cables can be of the standard RJ45 variety or of the locking Neutrik EtherCon type.