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Home > Forums > Wiring Closet > Cabling > Cabling Forum

IDF to IDF ConnectionHelpful Member! 

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mcinstallation (ISP)
16 Oct 09 12:04
Question on connecting IDF to IDF using fiber. To determine the amount of strands of fiber? Is multimode fiber the best way?
Thank you
jimbopalmer (Programmer)
16 Oct 09 12:18
Distance is the issue. If you are going over 290 meters, single mode is the safer media, for shorter distances multi mode is fine.  And of course, if it is under 90 meters, Cat 6A is good.

 

I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.

RikRodgers (Vendor)
16 Oct 09 12:36
Answered also in your other thread.
mcinstallation (ISP)
16 Oct 09 12:57
If I'm going to use Multimode. How many strands Should I use IDF to IDF
Thank you
Helpful Member!  mforrence (Vendor)
16 Oct 09 13:11
Number of strands really depends on your situation and future needs.  You'll use two immediately.  I'd probably go with six since this is a fairly standard cable configuration.
Mike
 
robertjo24 (MIS)
8 Nov 09 14:46
I would run at least 12-24 strands between closets, terminated in "LC" duplex panels. I would terminate all strands the first time though, as coming back and trying to terminate fiber after the system is in service is difficult at best.
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