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UPDATE: Please visit the update and more indepth version of the “All About OM4 Fiber Cabling & Connector Types<\/a>” article in our new CK Learning Center.
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\nYour network solution must meet many demands. Future growth, reduce operational costs, improve energy efficiency, and optimize infrastructure utilization.\u00a0<\/span>In the present age of improving and expanding storage area network environments, density has never been more important.<\/p>\n

It has been proven that using denser fiber optic cables always equates to better space saving capability as well as better performance. However, most people are often confused as to what type of cable they should be using. Let\u2019s take a look at them.<\/p>\n

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There are different types of fiber optic cables available in the market. You will commonly come across the single mode and multimode types of optics. However, the multimode is further divided into many types. It consists of the core and cladding that helps to increase the density of the fiber optic cable<\/a>. One of the most popular and recently introduced types of fiber optic cable is OM4<\/a>. Below, we have all the information and characteristics of the OM4 fiber cabling that you should know about.<\/span><\/p>\n

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OM4 Fiber Cabling<\/b><\/h2>\n

The OM4 fiber cabling<\/a> is optimized with laser and has the highest bandwidth of 50 um. It is a multimode fiber optic cable which is not a new type of fiber, but it has recently gained popularity in the data center market. Since 2005, there are many fiber manufacturers that have been trying to sell the fiber optic cables based on the effective modal bandwidth that has the value equivalent to OM4 fiber cabling.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are several types of fiber cable connectors available in the market today. Part of the hurdles of running an efficient and cost-effective network is knowing which connector would be most beneficial for you. Here we\u2019ll talk about the three types of connectors to help you decide which would be best for your system. The Standard Connector (SC),<\/a> Uniboot<\/a>, and the High-Density Push Pull<\/a> type of connectors.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Standard Ends \/ SC<\/b><\/h2>\n

Standard Connectors are an older and larger connection type that can usually be found in Cisco GBIC’s. The rectangle design allows higher density installation compared to older, legacy fiber end types. They have a “push-pull” type of connector, has a ferule diameter of 2.5mm and defined by IEC 61754-4.<\/span> Here are some of the features you will get with the OM4 fiber cabling and standard ends.<\/span><\/p>\n