Fibre Connection to Switch

[JAYESH RAMAIYA]

Hi

I have picked up a project started by someone else. 

Basically we have a new fibre ST connection that has just been installed for extension in the office building. This is connected by an ST connection but not connected to our switch.

I need to find a 1/2 metre fibre cable with an ST connection at one end a GIG port connection at the other so that it can fit into our switch. Can I purchace these ready made?

Thanks                     

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

when you say "at one end a GIG port connection"  what type of fiber interface (optic) does the switch have?

Switches usually have SC or LC type optics. Which one do you have?

HTH

[JAYESH RAMAIYA]

Hi Reza

Thanks for your reply. I have a 2960 48 port switch that needs to connection via fibre optec. I am hoping to connect one of the gig ports to a fibre optec cable so am presuming this will be an LC connection at one end but need an ST connection at the other end.  .

Regards

[Reza Sharifi]

Hi,

Older 2960s use SC type optics. The newer models used LC  What is the switch model?

HTH

[jimmysands73_2]

No matter what type of connector is on both ends, you can buy cables with the right ends on them.  You can also use a converter coupler (but will experience slight db loss with this).

Quick google search found this:

http://www.showmecables.com/Category/Fiber-Optic-Patch-Cables.aspx?gclid=CM6AtuOwiLMCFaaDQgodHVgADg