SC Connector OC3 and LC Connector GE

[ney25]

Dear NetPro,

Does anyone can share what's the LC connector GE and SC connector OC3.

i understand the LC connector and SC connector . but, just in doubt about the GE and OC3 only.

kindly reply, and your reply will be highly appreciated.

Regards,

Jack

[thisisshanky]

OC3 and GE (gigabit ethernet) are two physical layer standards which may use optical fiber. Depending upon type of fiber cable and equipment (gbic) used at either ends the connectors may vary (LC or SC). If you have a SFP gbic (gigabit ethernet port) you will have to use a fiber cable with LC connector. You may also use an OC3 line card with SC connectors and you will need a fiber cable with SC connector on it.

HTH

[ney25]

Hi HTH,

Thanks for reply, so what u trying to say was OC3 is actually a card which is in the Core Switch or Router ?

feel free to correct me, if i am wrong.

Thanks alot,

Regards,

Jack

[thisisshanky · Accepted solution]

Jack,

OC3 is a high bandwidth connection (similar to T1, E1, T3, E3). It uses fiber media. To terminate an OC3 connection you need a device capable of such high bandwidths and with an OC3 card (fixed or modular) on the box. When I meant OC3 line card, I meant equipments like Cisco routers which have an OC3 network module in it. Since OC3 follows optical fiber standards the end connector interface can be SC or LC.

HTH ---> Hope that helps!

http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/O/OC.html

Sankar.

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[ney25]

Dear Sankar,

Thanks alot, you have answered my question.

really appreciate.

Regards,

Jack