Cabling Chronicles

Faster Networks Demand More Accurate Measurements

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Today’s high-tech data centers form the digital heart of communication and commerce in our world. But every industry has its “remember when” stories, and there's no better time than now to tell them.

June 21, 2022

What’s Happening with Single-Pair Ethernet?

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June 16, 2022

5 Vital Safety Rules for Working with Fiber Optic Cables

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There are plenty of hazards to watch for when working on commercial and industrial networks. Fiber optic cable can seem safe; it doesn’t carry an electrical charge, and it’s not a heat source. More often it’s a lack of understanding of the real hazards of fiber optic cable that can be the most dangerous safety hazard of all.

May 31, 2022

Fiber Polarity Basics

Polarity defines direction of flow, such as the direction of a magnetic field or an electrical current. In fiber optics, polarity is directional; light signals travel through a fiber optic cable from one end to the other. A fiber optic link’s transmit signal (Tx) at end of the cable must match the corresponding receiver (Rx) at the other end.

May 19, 2022

Ethernet Cable Categories Explained: A Brief History

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February 24, 2022

The Future of Fiber Optics Is Certainly Bright

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February 9, 2022

How to Test an SFP Transceiver and Network Cable

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Recently we have been getting questions about how to determine if an SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceiver is working. We refer to SFP generically here to represent a multitude of the various optical modules that are available. Fluke Networks fiber testers can be used to measure the light that is being put out by an SFP.

January 21, 2022

Choosing the Best Fiber Optic Scope for Today’s Fiber Inspection

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Contaminated connections remain the number one cause of fiber related problems and failures in data centers, campus, and other enterprise or telecom networking environments. But it’s not enough to just clean every fiber end face—there is no way to know if the end face is clean unless you inspect it.

 

January 4, 2022

Fiber vs. Copper to the Edge: Why Fiber is a Growing Choice for Smart, Sustainable Buildings

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December 8, 2021

What You Need to Know to Choose a PoE Tester

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December 1, 2021