F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Need assistance with optical cable? I can help with installation, troubleshooting, or choosing the right type.

Need assistance with optical cable? I can help with installation, troubleshooting, or choosing the right type.

Need assistance with optical cable? I can help with installation, troubleshooting, or choosing the right type.

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superkenji123
Junior Member
38
02-24-2016, 12:05 AM
#1
Hey there, I've finished setting up the whole network at my parents' place. Now that the fiber box is positioned further away than before, I'm needing a minimum of 3-meter long fiber cable (the current one is only 2 meters). I've taken photos of both ends of the cable. Could you help identify what this cable is? Details like SC/LC APC/UPC are helpful. I purchased a 3-meter SC APC UPC cable (blue and green) thinking it would fit, but it doesn't. The middle section looks too big for the available space. The pictures attached show the old 2-meter version. Thanks!
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superkenji123
02-24-2016, 12:05 AM #1

Hey there, I've finished setting up the whole network at my parents' place. Now that the fiber box is positioned further away than before, I'm needing a minimum of 3-meter long fiber cable (the current one is only 2 meters). I've taken photos of both ends of the cable. Could you help identify what this cable is? Details like SC/LC APC/UPC are helpful. I purchased a 3-meter SC APC UPC cable (blue and green) thinking it would fit, but it doesn't. The middle section looks too big for the available space. The pictures attached show the old 2-meter version. Thanks!

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Fretti0_YTB
Member
196
02-24-2016, 08:24 AM
#2
The new cable you purchased appears to match the specifications for SC/APC and SC/UPC based on the images of the previous cable.
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Fretti0_YTB
02-24-2016, 08:24 AM #2

The new cable you purchased appears to match the specifications for SC/APC and SC/UPC based on the images of the previous cable.

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BaconCraft3r
Member
205
02-24-2016, 10:25 AM
#3
Certainly. The green section corresponds to SC/APC and the blue side to SC/UPC. You'll need this cable. https://www.amazon.com/3M-Singlemode-Sim...PC&sr=8-10
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BaconCraft3r
02-24-2016, 10:25 AM #3

Certainly. The green section corresponds to SC/APC and the blue side to SC/UPC. You'll need this cable. https://www.amazon.com/3M-Singlemode-Sim...PC&sr=8-10

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Goddess_Kenzy
Member
165
02-25-2016, 09:48 PM
#4
Purchased QOLTEC-54291 from qoltec.com for a fiber optic patch cord.
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Goddess_Kenzy
02-25-2016, 09:48 PM #4

Purchased QOLTEC-54291 from qoltec.com for a fiber optic patch cord.

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JMathias23
Junior Member
18
02-25-2016, 11:21 PM
#5
I can't take a picture or physically interact with hardware. Let me know if you need help with instructions or troubleshooting!
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JMathias23
02-25-2016, 11:21 PM #5

I can't take a picture or physically interact with hardware. Let me know if you need help with instructions or troubleshooting!

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The_D3mon
Senior Member
694
02-26-2016, 07:26 AM
#6
Each side features a notch for accurate placement and provides a noticeable click when properly seated.
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The_D3mon
02-26-2016, 07:26 AM #6

Each side features a notch for accurate placement and provides a noticeable click when properly seated.

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JS_Minty
Junior Member
19
02-26-2016, 11:28 AM
#7
These tiny plastic covers at the tips are there for removal; simply take them off.
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JS_Minty
02-26-2016, 11:28 AM #7

These tiny plastic covers at the tips are there for removal; simply take them off.

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PhillyyWillyy
Junior Member
26
02-27-2016, 12:04 AM
#8
Wow, you really didn't expect that! Thanks for letting me know.
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PhillyyWillyy
02-27-2016, 12:04 AM #8

Wow, you really didn't expect that! Thanks for letting me know.

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LucasGaminng
Member
118
02-27-2016, 01:45 AM
#9
It's fine, they can be tricky to spot sometimes. If you're uncertain about removal, things get worse, but at least it turned out easy to fix.
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LucasGaminng
02-27-2016, 01:45 AM #9

It's fine, they can be tricky to spot sometimes. If you're uncertain about removal, things get worse, but at least it turned out easy to fix.