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JD
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:00 am Post subject:
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Can someone refer me to documentation that specifies which fiber on a
duplex cable would be the transmit & receive? My guess is that for the
SC, LC and MTRJ, looking at the fiber optic driver with the key oriented
up, the transmit is on the left side. I've googled and failed.
Thanks,
Jay |
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Dmitri(Cabling-Design.com
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Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:21 pm Post subject:
Re: Transmit / Receive Assignments on fibe duplex connectors |
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Never heard of a standard that specifies the exact location of the
transmit and receive fibers in a pair (which does not mean such standard
does not exist). In my mind that is a proprietary spec by the actual
transceiver module manufacturer
However: why do you even need to know?
Most likely you will be able to solve any pair reversing problem by having
a single patch cord with separable connectors. That is, get a cord in
which the connectors are not a single unit, but two separate connectors,
clipped together with a little plastic clip. This way you can turn it
around if you have to. This does not work for MT-RJ though. You'd have to
simply carry extra MT-RJ crossover. But you need at least one crossover in
the link (if you are using equipment by the same manufacturer) anyways, so
it's a very handy item to have.
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JD wrote:
| Quote: | Can someone refer me to documentation that specifies which fiber on a
duplex cable would be the transmit & receive? My guess is that for
the
SC, LC and MTRJ, looking at the fiber optic driver with the key
oriented
up, the transmit is on the left side. I've googled and failed.
Thanks,
Jay
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JD
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Fri Dec 31, 2004 12:27 am Post subject:
Re: Transmit / Receive Assignments on fibe duplex connectors |
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Dmitri(Cabling-Design.com) wrote:
| Quote: | Never heard of a standard that specifies the exact location of the
transmit and receive fibers in a pair (which does not mean such standard
does not exist). In my mind that is a proprietary spec by the actual
transceiver module manufacturer
However: why do you even need to know?
Most likely you will be able to solve any pair reversing problem by having
a single patch cord with separable connectors. That is, get a cord in
which the connectors are not a single unit, but two separate connectors,
clipped together with a little plastic clip. This way you can turn it
around if you have to. This does not work for MT-RJ though. You'd have to
simply carry extra MT-RJ crossover. But you need at least one crossover in
the link (if you are using equipment by the same manufacturer) anyways, so
it's a very handy item to have.
Thanks for the response Dmitri, |
As to why I wanted to know - We have a large inter-floor /
inter-building plant with ST connectors (we are shifing to LC). As such
we do the following:
1. We light check the duplex patch cables we receive to make sure we
have continuity on both leads.
2. We then tag the transmit lead with a small cable tie.
3. For the ST-ST patch cables, we put the cable tie on the fiber that
has the length marking printed on it.
4. We designate the electronics of the network to be the "head end". If
it is a network to network patch, the electronics that is closer to the
core network is designated as the "head end"
5. We then start patching making sure the cable tie (transmit of the
network electronics) is the first of the pair.
6. The last patch cable feeding to the "tail end" has the cable swapped,
the cable tie would be on the second half of the patch.
This does two things: first we're not installing a dead patch cable (yes
I know it could a lousy termination, we find that later after tearing
out our hair). Second thing is the we reduce the problem of swapped
cables in the path. This method has worked well for us.
As I stated in my original post, I scoured the web looking for a
standard but found none. But I note the following:
We use Allied Telesyn, Cisco and SMC equipment. On all of those I have
noted that when you view the electronics (with the key UP) the transmit
is on the left. The fun part here is that CISCO mounts the SC GBIC with
the key down, thus putting the transmit on the right. Cisco mounts the
LC and MTRJ with the key up.
I have even noted that on Allied Telesyn equipment with ST electronics,
they put the transmit on the left (as you stare into electronics with
your other good eye) and they make the ST connectors different shades of
gray, with the light gray being transmit.
Long winded reply, but the goal was just find out if there was a
designated standard rather than a defacto standard.
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Dmitri(Cabling-Design.com
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Fri Dec 31, 2004 8:00 am Post subject:
Re: Transmit / Receive Assignments on fibe duplex connectors |
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Hi Jay,
Kudos for taking great care of your fiber plant! Most customers NEVER do a
SINGLE item from your 6-item list, especially the most obvious #1 ;-)
With that said, I think you should disregard the actual location of the
transmitting and receiving fibers. As long as you keep track of polarity
of the patch cords, it absolutely does not matter which fiber carries
light in which direction (well, assuming losses are generally the same).
Besides, with ST connectors which aren't paired, you can always swap the
ends if you encounter a different piece of equipment. This actually should
be the very first step in troubleshooting any fiber problem.
BTW, if the standard you are looking for would be established, what would
you do in case your fiber ports are vertical? ;-)
--
Dmitri Abaimov, RCDD
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JD wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks for the response Dmitri,
As to why I wanted to know - We have a large inter-floor /
inter-building plant with ST connectors (we are shifing to LC). As
such
we do the following:
1. We light check the duplex patch cables we receive to make sure we
have continuity on both leads.
2. We then tag the transmit lead with a small cable tie.
3. For the ST-ST patch cables, we put the cable tie on the fiber that
has the length marking printed on it.
4. We designate the electronics of the network to be the "head
end". If
it is a network to network patch, the electronics that is closer to the
core network is designated as the "head end"
5. We then start patching making sure the cable tie (transmit of the
network electronics) is the first of the pair.
6. The last patch cable feeding to the "tail end" has the
cable swapped,
the cable tie would be on the second half of the patch.
This does two things: first we're not installing a dead patch cable
(yes
I know it could a lousy termination, we find that later after tearing
out our hair). Second thing is the we reduce the problem of swapped
cables in the path. This method has worked well for us.
As I stated in my original post, I scoured the web looking for a
standard but found none. But I note the following:
We use Allied Telesyn, Cisco and SMC equipment. On all of those I have
noted that when you view the electronics (with the key UP) the transmit
is on the left. The fun part here is that CISCO mounts the SC GBIC
with
the key down, thus putting the transmit on the right. Cisco mounts the
LC and MTRJ with the key up.
I have even noted that on Allied Telesyn equipment with ST electronics,
they put the transmit on the left (as you stare into electronics with
your other good eye) and they make the ST connectors different shades
of
gray, with the light gray being transmit.
Long winded reply, but the goal was just find out if there was a
designated standard rather than a defacto standard.
Jay
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JD
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Sun Jan 02, 2005 6:16 am Post subject:
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If a standard were established (and IF is the biggest word in the
english dictionary) the the key of the connector is the KEY - Pun
intended. If the key is located on top, xmit is on the left. Rotate
the GBIC 90 degrees to the right, the key is on the right, and now xmit
is on top. Conversely, rotatate the GBIC to the left 90 degrees, the
key of the connector is on the left and xmit is now on the bottom.
Jay
Dmitri(Cabling-Design.com) wrote:
| Quote: | Hi Jay,
Kudos for taking great care of your fiber plant! Most customers NEVER do a
SINGLE item from your 6-item list, especially the most obvious #1 ;-)
With that said, I think you should disregard the actual location of the
transmitting and receiving fibers. As long as you keep track of polarity
of the patch cords, it absolutely does not matter which fiber carries
light in which direction (well, assuming losses are generally the same).
Besides, with ST connectors which aren't paired, you can always swap the
ends if you encounter a different piece of equipment. This actually should
be the very first step in troubleshooting any fiber problem.
BTW, if the standard you are looking for would be established, what would
you do in case your fiber ports are vertical? ;-)
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TheCablingGuy
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Mon Jan 03, 2005 3:25 am Post subject:
Re: Transmit / Receive Assignments on fibe duplex connectors |
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JD wrote:
| Quote: | Can someone refer me to documentation that specifies which fiber on a
duplex cable would be the transmit & receive?
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Google "fiber polarity"
First link is a good guide |
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TheCablingGuy
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Mon Jan 03, 2005 3:36 am Post subject:
Re: Transmit / Receive Assignments on fibe duplex connectors |
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TheCablingGuy wrote:
| Quote: | JD wrote:
Can someone refer me to documentation that specifies which fiber on a
duplex cable would be the transmit & receive?
Google "fiber polarity"
First link is a good guide
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Anothere reference:
TSB125-2001 Guidelines for Maintaining
Optical Fiber Polarity Through Reverse-Pair
Positioning
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jtodd5 dot 1
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Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:50 am Post subject:
Re: Transmit / Receive Assignments on fibe duplex connectors |
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TheCablingGuy wrote:
| Quote: | TheCablingGuy wrote:
JD wrote:
Can someone refer me to documentation that specifies which fiber on a
duplex cable would be the transmit & receive?
Google "fiber polarity"
First link is a good guide
Anothere reference:
TSB125-2001 Guidelines for Maintaining
Optical Fiber Polarity Through Reverse-Pair
Positioning
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Systimax has a similarly titled document that I found to be the most clear
in the descriptions (says almost the exact same thing as the RCDD). The
official title is Duplex Fiber Polarity Guidelines. It might be a little
hard to find on the Systimax web site, though Commscope is making things
easier. If you can't find it email me off board and I'll send it too you.
Take out the spaces before the @ and take out the extra "dot" after
yahoo. Post here that you did send because that is not an oft used address. |
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Dmitri(Cabling-Design.com
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Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:58 am Post subject:
Re: Transmit / Receive Assignments on fibe duplex connectors |
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JD wrote:
| Quote: | If a standard were established (and IF is the biggest word in the
english dictionary) the the key of the connector is the KEY - Pun
intended. If the key is located on top, xmit is on the left. Rotate
the GBIC 90 degrees to the right, the key is on the right, and now xmit
is on top. Conversely, rotatate the GBIC to the left 90 degrees, the
key of the connector is on the left and xmit is now on the bottom.
Jay
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Makes sense ;-)
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http://www.cabling-design.com
Cabling Forum, color codes, pinouts and other useful resources for
premises cabling users and pros
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JD
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Tue Jan 04, 2005 8:01 am Post subject:
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Thanks Cableguy,
I had seen the Systimax white paper in my googleing, which reinforced my
idea that the electronics has the transmit on the left, with the key way
"up". The white paper did not point to a standard that I could discern,
but the eyes are old and tired.
Thanks for the tip on the TSB125, back to google.
Jay
TheCablingGuy wrote:
| Quote: | TheCablingGuy wrote:
JD wrote:
Can someone refer me to documentation that specifies which fiber on a
duplex cable would be the transmit & receive?
Google "fiber polarity"
First link is a good guide
Anothere reference:
TSB125-2001 Guidelines for Maintaining
Optical Fiber Polarity Through Reverse-Pair
Positioning
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