Media and Connectors Flashcards

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IEEE 802.3 Standard

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■ Defines physical and data link layers, including MAC, for wired Ethernet
networks
■ Commonly used in Local Area Networks (LANs)

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Twisted Pair Cables

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■ A type of wiring in which two conductors of a single circuit are twisted
together
■ Twisting reduces electromagnetic interference and crosstalk

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Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)

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● Composed of pairs of wires twisted together without additional
shielding being added to the cable
● Lightweight, flexible, and cost-effective

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Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)

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● Includes shielding for better EMI protection
● More expensive, bulkier, and more difficult to install

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CAT 5

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100 Mbps at 100 meters

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CAT 5e

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1Gbps at 100 meters

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CAT 6

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1Gbps at 100 meters; 10 Gbps at 55 meters

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CAT 6a

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10 Gbps at 100 meters

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CAT 7

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10 Gbps at 100 meters

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CAT 8

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10-25 or 40 Gbps at 30 meters

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RG-6

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1 Gbps at 300 meters

● Used to support faster internet speed in most residential
installations
● Standard for modern coaxial cable
● Supports up to 1 Gbps at up to around 300-meter distance

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Twinaxial

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10 Gbps or more at 10 meters

● Often a component of DAC assembly
● Considered as another specialized form of cabling
● Two insulated copper conductors
● Used in SFP+ and QSFP applications
● Supports 10 Gbps to 100 Gbps, up to 100 meters

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DAC

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● Fixed assembly copper cabling for short distances
● Connects switches, routers, or servers

100 Gbps at 15 meters (active cables); 100 Gbps at 7 meters
(passive cables)

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Plenum vs. Non-Plenum Cables

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■ Plenum – Fire-retardant, suitable for air circulation spaces
■ Non-Plenum – Less fire-resistant, used where fire risk is lower
■ Plenum meets strict fire safety standards of NFPA and NEC

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RJ-11

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for voice-based communication networks (telephones)

● Standard for telephone wiring
● 6P2C configuration (6 positions, 2 conductors)
● Smaller size
● Not suitable for high-speed data transmission

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RJ-45

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for data devices in data networks (computers, printers, switches,
routers)

● Standard for data networks (Ethernet)
● 8P8C configuration (8 positions, 8 conductors)
● Widely used for computers, switches, routers in local area
networks
● Compatible with CAT 5 to CAT 8 cables – supporting higher
bandwidths with higher CAT numbers

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Radio Guide (RG-X)

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■ Series for coaxial cables, used in high-speed internet, television, and radio
connections
■ Commonly used cables
● RG-6 – for cable TV
● RG-59 – for older applications

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F-Type Connector

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for coaxial cables in cable TV, satellite, and cable internet
connections

● Screw-on connector used with RG-6 and RG-59 coaxial cables
● Standard for cable TV, satellite, and cable internet connections

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BNC Connector (Bayonet Neill-Concelman)

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for professional video connections and radio frequency
applications

● Coaxial connector with a secure bayonet locking mechanism
● Used with RG-6 or RG-59 coaxial cables
● “Push and twist” style connector
● Common in professional video connections and radio frequency
applications
● Introduced in the 1940s, often erroneously called British Naval
Connector

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Straight Through Cable (Patch Cable)

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Contains the exact same pinout on both ends of the cable

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Data Terminal Equipment (DTE)

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Endpoint devices that connect to a piece of data communications equipment or DCE (laptops, desktops, servers, routers)

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Data Communications Equipment

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Switches, hubs, modems, bridges

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Crossover Cable

24
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Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)

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● Designed for long-distance communication
● Small glass core allows light to travel in a single path without
dispersion
○ 8.3 to 10 microns in diameter
● Preferred for backbone installations and connections over vast
areas
● Yellow sheath
● For long-range transmissions with higher bandwidth

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Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF)
● Tailored for shorter distances ○ 2 kilometers to 1 mile ● Larger fiber core size allows light to travel in multiple paths ○ 50 to 100 microns ● Suitable for connecting servers to switches within buildings or campuses ● Aqua blue or orange sheath ● For internal network infrastructures, offering cost-effectiveness and ease of installation
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SC Connector (Subscriber Connector)
○ Square shape with push-pull design ○ Widely used in single-mode fibers ○ Common in telecommunications and data networking ○ Used in FTTH deployments for reliability and ease of use
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LC Connector (Lucent Connector)
○ Compact size with push-pull mechanism ○ Favored in high-density applications like data centers ○ Often shipped as paired cables for transmit and receive sides ○ Features high-precision alignment, ensuring efficient data transmission and minimized potential data loss
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ST Connector (Straight Tip Connector)
○ Round shape with twist-lock mechanism ■ Critically important when operating in any kind of environment where movement or vibrations might occur ○ Reliable connection, commonly used in multi-mode fiber optics ○ Well-suited for outdoor applications due to its durability
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MTRJ Connector (Mechanical Transfer-Registered Jack)
○ Small, rectangular design housing transmit and receive fibers ○ Suitable for space-constrained applications like office LANs ○ Offers high-density capabilities with an RJ-style latch mechanism ○ Offers cost-effective solution for densely populated network environments
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MPO Connector (Multi-fiber Push On Connector)
○ Designed for multiple fibers in a single connector ○ Essential in high-density applications such as data centers and high-speed networks ○ Enables quick and efficient connections, crucial for rapid scalability
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Transceiver (Media Converter)
■ A device capable of both transmitting and receiving data ■ Blend of "transmitter" and "receiver" ■ Utilizes specific protocols for data transmission and reception Transceiver Functions ■ Converts data between different protocols ■ Enables communication between Ethernet and Fibre Channel networks ■ Converts media types in Layer 1 (e.g., fiber to copper, copper to fiber)
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SFP (Small Form Factor Pluggable)
● A compact hot pluggable optical module ● Can be pulled in or pulled out without turning off the associated router or switch ● Up to 4.25 Gbps