Thinklogical VX Routers Manual - Manual (Page 28)

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Fiber Optic Cable
Fiber Optic Cable Requirements
Thinklogical recommends SX+ Laser Enhanced (50µm) fiber for your VX Router and Velocity Extension
System. Multi-mode fiber has the ability to extend up to a maximum of 1000m, where Single-mode fiber has
the ability to extend distances beyond 1000m.
Warning! Do not use APC (Angle Physical Contact) Connectors! If inserted into an SFP+, APCs
may damage the SFP+.
Handling Fiber Optic Cable
CLASS 1 LASERS do not require any special
precautions under conditions of normal use.
SFP
Modules
Fiber-Optic
Cables
Class 1 Lasers
Unlike copper cabling, fiber optic cable requires special handling. A small bit of dust or a scratch
on the ferrule tip can attenuate the optical signal so that it becomes unusable.
Warning! The ends of the connectors (the ferrule) should never come in contact with any
foreign object, including fingertips.
Warning! Minimum bend radius must be 3
”.
Be careful not to pinch or kink the fiber when
using ties.
3"