Types of Fiber Optic / Ethernet Cable

Question 1

What is a 10GBase-SR

Answer 1

10GBase-SR is a 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN standard for use with multimode fiber optic cables using short-wavelength signaling.

Question 1

What is a 1000Base-LR

Answer 1

1000Base-T is a standard for Gigabit Ethernet over copper wiring

Question 2

What is 1000Base-FX

Answer 2

1000Base-FX and 1000Base-LR are standard for Gigabit Ethernet over single-mode fiber optic cabling.

Question 3

What tips can you look out for on identifying cables?

Answer 3

For the exam, remember the memory aid, “S is not single,” which means that if the naming convention contains Base-S as part of its name then it uses a multimode fiber cable.

Question 4

1000Base-T and 40GBase-T

Answer 4

1000Base-T and 40GBase-T are ethernet standards that use copper wiring.