• March 19. 2022

When selecting or configuring a network switch, you often encounter ports labeled G, F, E, and S. Understanding the differences between these port types is essential for proper network design, cable selection, and optical module compatibility. Below, we break down each port type in detail. 1. What Is an S Port on a Switch? S port is fully called serial interface, also known as high-speed asynchron...

• March 17. 2022

The intelligent building network is responsible for the data transmission tasks of various building automation systems, such as lighting, air conditioning, electrical, monitoring, computers, wireless devices, etc. In this blog, ETU-LINK will introduce the networking solution of intelligent building. As the intelligent buildings are relatively dense and the business volume is relatively large,...

• March 10. 2022

In this blog, ETU-Link will introduce OM5 optical fiber patch cord. In order to distinguish different optical fiber patch cord, different colors outer sheath are used.For non-military purposes, single mode optical fibers generally use yellow outer sheath. In the multimode optical fiber, OM1 and OM2 are orange, OM3 and OM4 are aqua blue, and OM5 is aqua green. After understanding the color appearan...

• 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 27. 2021

In this blog, ETU-Link will introduce what the fiber optic adapter is. And common types of fiber optic adapters.     Fiber optic adapters, also called flanges, are components that connect fiber-to-fiber or fiber-to-device. They are widely used in telecommunication networks, cable television networks, subscriber loop systems, and optical fiber link connections in regional networks. T...

• November 23. 2021

The QSFP-40/100-SRBD is a dual-rate bidirectional (BiDi) optical module. It features 40G and 100G transmission rates and dual-fiber LC interface type. It can easily help customers upgrade from 10G to 40G/100G networks using existing 10G network duplex multimode fiber architecture. In the following, ETU-LINK will introduce the relevant parameters of the QSFP-40/100-SRBD optical module and the ...

• November 19. 2021

In today's Internet era, both enterprise network deployment and data center construction are inseparable from optical transceivers and switches. Optical transceivers are mainly used to convert electrical and optical signals, while switches are used to forward photoelectric signals. Among many optical transceivers, the SFP+ optical transceiver is one of the most widely used optical transceivers. Wh...

• 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...