(18-May-2019, 19:16)baconbrain Wrote:(07-May-2019, 20:50)GuillaumeB Wrote: I have a couple of configurations that I want to explore, both using fibre optic cables (SFP).
I must admit that playing around with fiber is a bit tempting now owning the switch. Can someone tell me how flexible / bendable fiber optic cable is? Is it easy to damage? In my case, I would have to run it under the flooring and around a couple of corners...
When I myself first bought optical cables I didn’t do much ‘research’ and just bought plain OM4 type cables, brand unknown. Only later I saw that there’s all types of specialty cables as well including types that can bend. Have a look here for example: https://www.fs.com/c/fiber-optic-cables-209
You can see there’s ‘bend insensitive’ cables (BIF) there for example or ruggedized ones.
So short answer: it depends on the cable. All (should) have the maximum bend radius’s specified.
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