• April 09. 2026

In 2026, the global optical fiber market experienced a new round of price fluctuations, with some optical fiber products reaching near seven-year highs. This phenomenon is the result of multiple factors, including tight supply of optical fiber preforms (preforms), long expansion cycles for optical fiber production capacity, and the explosive growth of emerging applications such as AI computing pow...

• April 26. 2022

Single-mode (SM) fiber and multimode (MM) fiber are the two most commonly used transmission media in fiber optic communication, data centers, and enterprise networks. Choosing the right fiber type directly affects transmission speed, distance, stability, and cost. This article will explain their definitions, differences, and applications in detail. What Is Multimode (MM) Fiber? MM fiber is a fiber...

• March 02. 2022

In data center and building cabling, safety is critical. Many users ask: What are OFNP, OFNR, LSZH? What do these flame‑retardant grades mean? Which one should I use for plenum, riser, or indoor areas?  The flame retardant grades of optical cables can be divided into three types, OFN, OFNR and OFNP. This article explains definitions, standards, performance, and applications to help you choose...

• November 17. 2021

Many network installers and project engineers ask: What is fiber media converter used for? How to wire media converter correctly? Does media converter have to be used in pairs? What matters need attention during installation? This article introduces working principle, classification, step-by-step wiring steps and practical precautions of media converter. Optical fiber media converter is also known...

• August 10. 2021

With the advent of 40G Ethernet, many enterprise users have begun to take full advantage of current 10G network equipment to upgrade to 40G networks. In other words, this involves the use of 40G switches with QSFP+ ports and existing 10G devices (switches and servers) with SFP+ ports. How can I connect a 40G QSFP+ port to a 10G SFP+ port? What solutions are available? Which one is best for my dist...

• August 05. 2021

What Is a Server and How Does It Connect to a Switch? Server-switch interconnection and campus network deployment are core networking scenarios in enterprise, education, and data center communication. This article provides complete solutions for server-switch connection, high-speed optical interconnection, and reliable campus network construction with standard-compliant components and best practic...

• May 21. 2021

In data center 10G/40G/100G multimode cabling, OM3 fiber is the most widely used laser‑optimized multimode type. Many users ask: What are OM3‑150 and OM3‑300? What is the difference between OM3‑150 vs OM3‑300? Which one should I choose for my data center? This article will explain their definition, bandwidth, transmission distance, optical characteristics, and application scenarios in detail to he...

• April 19. 2019

With the rapid development of cloud computing and data centers, 40G high-speed network cabling has become the mainstream of enterprise and data center interconnection. Traditional 2-core fiber connections can no longer meet high-density wiring requirements. This article focuses on the performance, advantages, disadvantages, and application scenarios of 12‑core and 8‑core MPO connections, helping y...