Can pre-terminated fiber fit through either of them?
----- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Wu via Af" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 4:02:28 PM Subject: [AFMUG] Microwave Backhaul Ethernet Grommets - Feedback Wanted Trying to figure out some Ethernet grommets and since you guys would be the ones directly using/installing these, thought I’d ask for input rather than just trying to guess what’s best for everyone – trying to decide metal vs. plastic Metal - Cannot put Ethernet cable through (need to crimp connector AFTER cable has gone through) - Expensive ($30+ / grommet) – when we’re trying to be competitive against Trango/SAF/etc with an all-outdoor microwave backhaul, every dollar counts (especially if we’re talking up to 4 connectors) - Feels more * rugged * Plastic: - Can put Ethernet cable through with the end on - Cheap ($0.50/grommet) – can throw a bunch of these in with every radio without increasing the price, and could send them out to customers without charging them if a customer needed things - Doesn’t * look/feel * as industrial / rugged as the metal grommet All suggestions / comments / thoughts are welcome Plastic Metal
