Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber.

2021-08-16 Thread Jonathan Brewer
Hi All, On Tue, Aug 17, 2021, at 12:07 PM, Christopher Hawker wrote: > The problem with FS.com transceivers (or a lot of their products for that > matter) is that they do not bear the ACMA C-Tick or RCM as required for > certification and use in Australia. The vast majority (if not all) fs.com

Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber.

2021-08-16 Thread Christopher Hawker
​The problem with FS.com transceivers (or a lot of their products for that matter) is that they do not bear the ACMA C-Tick or RCM as required for certification and use in Australia. Looking at the FS.com website, the RCM compliance certificate

Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber.

2021-08-16 Thread DaZZa
hey Alex I've used fs.com tranceivers extensively, as others have said, and as long as you get them coded correctly (specify your vendor when ordering), they're pretty good. With Vocus, I have found that the stated length of the DF link is often - well, understated. So your 11k link could quite

Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber.

2021-08-16 Thread Bradley Amm
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2021 9:39 AM To: Scott McInness Cc: AusNOG@lists.ausnog.net Subject: Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber. Be cautious of using long range transceivers (LR) for short range duties - you are pointing a very energetic LASER / LED towards a receiver that is expecting

Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber

2021-08-16 Thread Andres Miedzowicz
Hi Alex, We have also used FS and haven't had any issues so far. Regards, Andres From: AusNOG On Behalf Of Alex Voigt Sent: Tuesday, 17 August 2021 8:59 AM To: AusNOG@lists.ausnog.net Subject: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber. Greetings. Looking for recommendations for a SFP type

Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber.

2021-08-16 Thread Boblobsta
0:41 AM > *To:* Shane Fletcher > *Cc:* AusNOG@lists.ausnog.net > *Subject:* Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber. > > > > Thanks all > > > > FS certainly pops up top of Google Foo good SOE. > > > Will give them a go with the 40km units. Cheap really compared to

Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber.

2021-08-16 Thread Scott McInness
: Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber. Thanks all FS certainly pops up top of Google Foo good SOE. Will give them a go with the 40km units. Cheap really compared to the service cost. Good to hear some positive reports. AV From: Shane Fletcher mailto:shane.fletc...@gmail.com>>

Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber.

2021-08-16 Thread Alex Voigt
Subject: Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber. Hi Alex, I've used plenty of FS.com transceivers. For a 1G link, you might get away with a 10km optic, but better chances with https://www.fs.com/au/products/48929.html. For a 10G link, again you might get away with a 10km, but a 40km doesn't cost

Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber.

2021-08-16 Thread Shane Fletcher
Hi Alex, I've used plenty of FS.com transceivers. For a 1G link, you might get away with a 10km optic, but better chances with https://www.fs.com/au/products/48929.html. For a 10G link, again you might get away with a 10km, but a 40km doesn't cost much more -

Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber.

2021-08-16 Thread Ross Fawcett
On Behalf Of Alex Voigt Sent: Tuesday, 17 August 2021 8:59 AM To: AusNOG@lists.ausnog.net Subject: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber. Greetings. Looking for recommendations for a SFP type Transceiver for 11km dark fibre Vocus service. Anyone has any recommendations for what they have used

Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber.

2021-08-16 Thread Bradley Amm
Fs.com is where I got ours from Sent from my iPhone On 17 Aug 2021, at 9:02 am, Christopher Hawker wrote:  Hi Alex, What sort of equipment will the transceiver be going into? CH Sent from my iPhone On 17 Aug 2021, at 10:59 am, Alex Voigt wrote:  Greetings. Looking for recommendations

Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber.

2021-08-16 Thread Alex Voigt
Chris C3750X at this point. AV From: Christopher Hawker Sent: Tuesday, 17 August 2021 9:02 AM To: Alex Voigt Cc: AusNOG@lists.ausnog.net Subject: Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber. Hi Alex, What sort of equipment will the transceiver be going into? CH Sent from my iPhone On 17

Re: [AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber.

2021-08-16 Thread Christopher Hawker
Hi Alex, What sort of equipment will the transceiver be going into? CH Sent from my iPhone > On 17 Aug 2021, at 10:59 am, Alex Voigt wrote: > >  > Greetings. > > Looking for recommendations for a SFP type Transceiver for 11km dark fibre > Vocus service. > > Anyone has any

[AusNOG] Transceiver for dark fiber.

2021-08-16 Thread Alex Voigt
Greetings. Looking for recommendations for a SFP type Transceiver for 11km dark fibre Vocus service. Anyone has any recommendations for what they have used successfully. Alex Voigt ADV Technical Consulting 3 Furniss Road Landsdale W.A. 6065 Tel: 08 9302 4866 Fax: 08 9302 4844 Mob: 0419 010