Table 5-9 Optical fiber classification
No. Purpose Local End
Connector
Remote End
Connector
Mode
1 To connect LPU of the
device to the ODF
LC/PC FC/PC Single mode,
indoor
2 To connect LPUs of two
devices
LC/PC LC/PC Single mode/
multimode,
indoor
3 To connect LPU of the
device to another device
LC/PC SC/PC or LC/
PC
Single mode/
multimode,
indoor
Appearance
The appearances of the single-mode optical fiber and the multimode optical fiber are the same,
but their colors are different. The single-mode optical fiber is yellow, and the multi-mode optical
fiber is orange.
CAUTION
When connecting or removing the LC/PC optical connector, align the connector with the optical
interface, and do not rotate the fiber. Pay attention to the following points:
l Align the head of the fiber jumper with the optical interface and insert the optical fiber into
the interface gently.
l To remove the fiber, press the latch on the connector and pull the fiber out.
Figure 5-8 and Figure 5-9 show the appearances of a single mode fiber.
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