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REMOTE CONNECTIONS WITH FIBER CABLE
Fiber optic technology allows for longer cabling than any other media type. A
1000BASE-SX (MMF) link can connect to a site up to 550 meters away, a
1000BASE-LX (SMF) link up to 10 km, a 1000BASE-LH link up to 80 km, and a
100BASE-FX (SMF) link up to 20 km. This allows the switch to serve as a
collapsed backbone, providing direct connectivity for a widespread LAN.
The figure below illustrates the switch connecting multiple segments with fiber
cable.
Figure 10: Remote Connections with Fiber Cable
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Headquarters
1000BASE-LX SMF
(10 kilometers)
Remote Switch
10/100/1000 Mbps Segments
1000BASE-SX MMF
(550 meters)
Remote Switch
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