HP NC3131 Fast Ethernet Server Adapter - Manual (Page 32)

Specifications C-9
Fiber Cable Specifications
To connect to the network, the NC3133, NC6132, and NC6133 upgrade modules use
100 BASE-FX, 1000 BASE-SX, or 1000BASE-LX fiber cable specifications, respectively.
Table C-13 and Table C-14 describe the fiber types, mode, cable size, and maximum distance
specifications for the fiber upgrade modules.
NOTE: All fiber upgrade modules use SC type connectors.
Table C-13
Fiber Cable Maximum Distances for 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX
(NC6132 and NC6133)
Fiber Type Mode Size Max Distance
1000BASE-SX Multimode 62.5/125 µm 220 meters
Multimode 50/125 µm 550 meters
1000BASE- LX Multimode 62.5/125
µm 550 meters
Multimode 50/125 µm 550 meters
Single-mode 10 µm 5000 meters
Table C-14
Fiber Cable Maximum Distances for 100BASE-FX (NC3133)
Single Link Between Switches Mode Max Distance
FX Multimode 2000 meters
FX Multimode 25 km