That seems counter intuitive to me. I use the term coupler for anything that "couples" two things - such as two patch cables.
On Tuesday, November 3, 2015, Adam Moffett <[email protected]> wrote: > Back up a second. The word "coupler" in fiber would describe a passive > device similar to what would be called a tap or a multiplexer in RF. A > coupler takes an input fiber and divides the power among multiple outputs. > The device that joins two fiber connectors together is a mating sleeve. ( > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiber_optic_coupler) > > Multi mode mating sleeves have a looser tolerance on the concentricity of > the ring that holds the ferrules. They will *probably *work with single > mode, but you will get more attenuation than if you bought the single mode > version. > > You can absolutely use single mode mating sleeves with multi mode fiber. > The other way around adds attenuation. > > > On 11/3/2015 6:42 PM, Faisal Imtiaz wrote: > > the couplers are passive, other that having the wrong color they will work > fine. > > if you are out of time, then choices are going to be pretty limited > > :) > > Faisal Imtiaz > Snappy Internet & Telecom > 7266 SW 48 Street > Miami, FL 33155 > Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 > > Help-desk: (305)663-5518 Option 2 or Email: [email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Matt" <[email protected]> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > To: [email protected] <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 6:33:26 PM > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] SFP Module > > Yes, thats what I want. Trying to find something I can next day air. > > Found this but its multimode and I need single or will it > matter?http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-N490-016-SCSC-Fiber-Patch/dp/B000LSZ2G8/ > > > > > On Tue, Nov 3, 2015 at 5:22 PM, Faisal Imtiaz <[email protected]> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> wrote: > > I think you are making this a lot more difficult than it needs to be for your > self. > > You have a few options:- > > For low port density, you can get a 1u keystone panel and add single fiber > SC-SC > keystone jacks to make your install nice and neat. > Plug your incoming cables to the back side of the keystone plug, and use a > standard SC-LC patch cable on the front. > > Regards. > > Faisal Imtiaz > Snappy Internet & Telecom > 7266 SW 48 Street > Miami, FL 33155 > Tel: 305 663 5518 x 232 > > Help-desk: (305)663-5518 Option 2 or Email: [email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Matt" <[email protected]> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > To: [email protected] <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2015 5:58:51 PM > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] SFP Module > > Anyone know of a 1u panel these will snap into? > http://www.tripplite.com/duplex-multimode-8.3-125-fiber-adapter-lc-sc-male-female-0.3m-1-ft~N4580019/ > > > On Tue, Nov 3, 2015 at 11:05 AM, Jason > McKemie<[email protected]> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> wrote: > > Fiberstore.com would be where I would look. Maybe monoprice as well. > > On Tuesday, November 3, 2015, Matt <[email protected]> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> wrote: > > You'll probably just need to get a rack mount panel with SC/SC couplers > > Thats conclusion I have come too. Been search ebay trying to find > something like that with no luck. Do you know where to find something > like that? > > > On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 10:57 PM, Jason > McKemie<[email protected]> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> wrote: > > I use some SC SFPs, but they are bidi-only. There isn't enough room in > that > form factor for two SC ports. You'll probably just need to get a rack > mount > panel with SC/SC couplers and then use short SC/LC patch cables. > > On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 7:40 PM, Matt <[email protected]> > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> > wrote: > > Is there an SFP module for Mikrotik that has dual SC connectors for > our PTP fibers? > > Probably not so is there a short LC to SC adapter pigtail that mounts > in something like a 1u panel? LC plugs into 1u panel and short > pigtail LC connectors that plug is SFP module in Mikrotik. > > Just to make it neat and reliable in our rack space. > > Right now we are using these Antaira media converters in a rack mount > but it gives us no diagnostics besides looking at the lights and thats > even difficult when 100 miles away. Think an SFP plugged right in > Mikrotik CCR would tell us more. > > > http://www.antaira.com.tw/products/media-converters/unmanaged-converters/10-100-1000tx-to-1000fx/fcu-3002a-sc-s1?pid=2211 > > >
