Video #: C1011	Duration: 5:20	File Size: 127.6 MB	File Type: MP4
Description: Assists users on how to choose the right patch cables for testing, covering the three different link types: patch panels on both ends, patch panels on one end only, or "home run" cabling (no patch panels).
Pause the video at the end to answer the review questions below.
QUIZ QUESTIONS Question 1: Fiber optics testing requires special cables: True or False? False. Question 2: A properly designed fiber network has patch panels on both ends, on only one end, or no patch panels at all? Patch panels on both ends Question 3: What are the two main concerns when choosing the right patch cables? Link configuration, and fiber type and core size Question 4: If a link has LC patch panels on both ends, which universal cap should be installed: 2.5mm or 1.25mm? 1.25mm Question 5: How many patch cables are required for testing a link with a patch panel on only one end? 1 Question 6: What accessories are required for testing "home run" cabling? 2 patch cables and 1 mating sleeve

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Optical Wavelength Laboratories, Inc. dba Omni Wavelength Laboratories

OWL manufactures a complete line of fiber optic test equipment for a wide range of applications, including telco, WAN, MAN, LAN, SAN, CATV, IT, manufacturing, and laboratory. OWL's complete line of fiber optic testers have capabilities ranging from simple optical power and optical loss measurement to complete standards-based fiber optic link certification for both multimode and singlemode fibers, including 10-Gigabit Ethernet! Product lines include: optical time domain reflectometers (OTDR), optical power meters, light sources, talk sets, optical length testers, visual fault locators and serial plastic fiber transceivers. All OWL optical power meters and light sources are NIST traceable. For more information or for assistance in choosing the right fiber optic test equipment for your needs, send us an information request and we would be happy to assist you.