I have a situation where I must use the mode conditioning cables between my LX/LH interfaces and my multi-mode fiber. I have situations where I need to use both CAB-GELX-625= (GBIC) and CAB-MCP-LC= (SFP). My question revolves around the type of ends on the cables. According to
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/customer/products/hw/switches/ps679/products_installation_and_configuration_guide09186a008007d1cb.html
the cable for the GBIC interface seems to have both connector types as SC which means I will need an SC-to-ST converter to connect it to my infrastructure. Only big issue here is this adding to my distance. I am already looking at about 2000 ft on the fiber run. I am hoping that the splicing/connectors through out the run are not significant enough to cause issues.
I have been unable,however, to determine both ends on the SFP conditioning cable. I understand that the equipment end will be LC but what is on the cable end? I am getting ready to place the order for these and want to make sure I order the necessary piece parts to connect backinto my infrastructure.
Yes, I would have preferred single mode but this is an old infrastructure. This is is plan A with plan B probably being adding another switch in the middle to act as a repeater until I can get better fiber conditions. I plan on trying to get funds to replace this with single mode fiber next year. In the mean time I am stuck with what I have.
