A cost-effective solution providing lower loss and higher bandwidth along longer distances
Ideal for up to 10 gigabit Ethernet applications
A technology that uses glass threads to transmit data
A fiber optic cable consists of a bundle of glass threads each capable of transmitting messages modulated onto light waves
Used for hubs and switches to communicate at very high speed
Fiber optic cables have a much greater bandwidth than metal cables allowing them to carry more data
Fiber optic cables are less susceptible to interference than metal cables and are much thinner & lighter
Data can be transmitted digitally rather than analogically
The low smoke aspect means in the event of a fire the cables will melt rather than burn a clear smoke is emitted instead of a very dangerous black smoke
A flexible molded collar at the end of the connector protects the internal fibers from any undue stresses or strains
