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Figure 138: Bend Radius for Fiber Optic Cable
Cable Distances and Types
Table 58 shows cable media types and maximum distances that support reliable transmission in
accordance with international standards except where noted. Table 59 lists the available Extreme
Networks direct-attach cables.
Table 58: Media Types and Maximum Distances
Standard Media Type
Mhz•Km
Rating
Maximum Distance
(Meters)
1000BASE-SX
(850 nm optical window)
50/125 µm multimode fiber 400 500
50/125 µm multimode fiber 500 550
62.5/125 µm multimode fiber 160 220
62.5/125 µm multimode fiber 200 275
1000BASE-LX
(1300 nm optical window)
50/125 µm multimode fiber 400 550
50/125 µm multimode fiber 500 550
62.5/125 µm multimode fiber 500 550
10/125 µm single-mode fiber – 5,000
10/125 µm single-mode fiber* – 10,000
1000BASE-ZX
(1550 nm optical window)
10/125 µm single-mode fiber – 80 km
100BASE-LX100
(1550 nm optical window)
10/125 µm single-mode fiber – 100 km
1000BASE-BX10
(1490 nm optical window)
(1310 nm optical window)
10/125 µm single-mode fiber – 10 km
1000BASE-LX70
(1550 nm optical window)
10/125 µm single-mode fiber – 70,000
10/100/1000BASE-T SFP (1 Gbps link)
Category 5 and higher UTP cable
– 100 meters
(100 Mbps link)
Category 5 and higher UTP cable
– 150 m
(10 Mbps link)
Category 5 and higher UTP cable
– 250 m
SPG_002
90°
1
1 = Minimum 2-inch (5.08 cm) radius in 90° bend