M0X16 on far end of a fiber run 1

[chirkware]

8x32 MICS with one M0X16 added, connected via 6 port fiber board in the MICS. Version 7.0 software.


We're getting ready to move some of our team members across the street to some newly leased space. I'm not sure how many team members will go over there, but I'm guessing at least 10 and possibly as many as 25.

I am *hoping* we will be able to link our existing computer LAN to the new space via fiber optic cable (may be a long shot...I don't know yet if there will be a viable path to run fiber).

Assuming we can get fiber between the locations, do adapters exist to allow connection of standard (multi mode) fiber to the fiber board and M0X16 (ie, in place of the short fiber cable that comes with the M0X16)? If such adapters do exist, what are they called?

Is the fiber used between the MICS and M0X16 multi mode, or something else?

I'm familiar with ST, SC, and MTRJ fiber connectors, but I have no idea what you call the connectors that the M0X16 connects with. What are they called?

Total distance would probably be no more than 500 feet.

Thanks for any info.

 

[senk1s]

you may get a pair of module extenders (made by MCK/ Citel) for each module you want to extend

 

[chirkware]

Thanks! That looks like exactly what I would need. Ouch they are expensive!

This may be the right time to consider moving this office to a VOIP system and eliminate the dual infrastructure...

 

[jerryreeve]

I ended up using the MCK PBX Gateway/PBX Remote over a pt-to-pt T1 to extend across the street at one customer. they decided that this method was more cost effective than running fiber cable the 1000 ft.

just another alternative

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JerryReeve
Communications Systems Int'l
com-sys.com

 

[RikRodgers]

Another option is to run a copper feed cable along with your fiber. Beleive me, I know local regulations can be a hassle when you're stringing cable across a street, but if you're already running fiber...

Senk1s also mentioned fiber extenders. They work great, and you don't have to worry about any software/hardware upgrades that would be involved with VOIPing your extensions. They run on multimode, and work with up to a -12 dB loss.