Ethernet Cable Jacket Ratings
What do the acronyms mean? So what is a “Riser”? A riser is usually a space that runs between floors in an office or a commercial building. Think of it…
Common Fiber Connectors & Polish Types
This article is also posted on our e-commerce store patchcordsonline.com. Fiber patch cords are not as straight forward as their copper counterparts, there are multiple connector types to consider when…
Booted vs. Non-Booted Network Cables
This article is also posted on our e-commerce store patchcordsonline.com. What is a booted cable? A “booted” patch cable is a cable that has a molded plastic boot that is…
T568A vs T568B Ethernet Cable Standards
This article is also posted on our e-commerce store patchcordsonline.com. What is TIA-568? TIA-568 is the result of more than 60 contributing organizations, including manufacturers, end-users, and consultants. That’s an…
What is Crosstalk?
This article is also posted on our e-commerce store patchcordsonline.com. Crosstalk is a complicated subject to grasp, especially where the “Near” and “Far” ends are. In reality, both ends of…
Polarity in MTP/MPO Cables
MTP® stands for “Multi-fiber Termination Push-On” and is a registered trademark of US Conec Ltd. MTP® connectors have a twelve fiber capacity making them ideal for high-density, high-performance 40G/100G/400G networks.With…