Introduction to Cables

This chapter provides the list of the different types of cables and their specifications. The cable connectivity differs based on the transceiver type you use. Refer to the “Transceiver and Cable Matrix” tab in the GigaVUE-OS Compatibility and Interoperability Matrix for compatibility information.

Refer to the following sections:

■   Cable Naming Conventions
■   Cable Types and Specifications

Cable Naming Conventions

Cable Names

Description

MPO

Multi-fiber Push On

MTP

A high performance MPO connector

APC

Angled Physical Contact or Angled Polished Connector. It has an end face that is polished at an 8-degree angle.

UPC

Ultra Physical Contact or Ultra Polished Connector. It has an end face that is polished with no angle.

LR

Long range

SR

Short range

LC

Lucent Connectors

DAC

Direct Attach Cable

MM

Multimode

SM

Singlemode

SMF

Singlemode Fiber

MMF

Multimode Fiber

Cable Types and Specifications

Table 1: Identify Cables lists the standards, cable types, and specifications.

Table 1: Identify Cables

Standard

Cable Type

Specifications
■   40G ESR4
■   40G/100G SR

MPO/UPC (f) to MPO/UPC (f) Multimode Patch Cable Type B

Note:  Gigamon recommends that you use female MPO connector of cable type B, which is a cross-over cable. The female MPO connectors are in Key up position at both ends.

12 Core, Multimode (50/125µm)
■   100G SR10

MPO/UPC (f) to MPO/UPC (f) Multimode Patch Cable Type B

24 Core, Multimode (50/125µm)
■   100G CWDM4
■   40G/100G LR
■   1G/10G/25G LR

LC/UPC to LC/UPC Duplex Singlemode Patch Cable

SMF, (8-10.5µm)
■   40G /100G PLR4

MPO/APC (f) to [4] LC/UPC Duplex Single Mode Fanout Cable
● MPO: 12 Core
● LC: SMF
■   40G SR

MPO/UPC (f) to [4] LC/UPC Duplex Multimode Fanout Cable
● MPO: 12 Core
● LC: Multimode
■   1G/10G/25G SR

LC/UPC to LC/UPC Duplex Multimode Patch Cable

Multimode (50/125µm)

● OM2: Orange or slate color
● OM3: Aqua color
● OM4: Aqua or violet color
● OM5: Lime green color
■   10G

Direct Attach Cable - CBL-205

 
■   1G Cu

Cat5, Cat6, Cat6A, or Cat7 Cables with RJ-45 Connectors

 
■   10G Cu

Cat6A or Cat7 Cables with RJ-45 Connectors