Re: Nexus 5K vPC Peer link 1Gb over OM2 Fiber

Same look from the outside. It is much greener when buying, though.

Marc Edwards
CCIE #38259

On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 1:03 PM, Ryan West <rwest_at_zyedge.com> wrote:

> On Thu, Apr 04, 2013 at 15:52:17, marc edwards wrote:
> > Subject: Re: Nexus 5K vPC Peer link 1Gb over OM2 Fiber
> >
> > I see CCIE as a way to optimize designs made by people who don't have
> > much sense ;) I
> >
> > So sounds like the 1G won't work at all. I would also agree that
> > trying to push 10G past the distance limitations of the physical media
> is also very risky.
> >
> > Might want to call out the cable contractor and put in some OM4. You
> > can use the OM2 as a pull string.
> >
>
>
> I can't see googling this any further than I have already. Is there any
> difference in color between OM3 and OM4? I know OM3 is aqua and is usually
> what I recommend for most 10G installations now. What I found quickly is
> that OM4 is touted as OM3+ and usually also aqua but with OM4 print on it.
> Does it appear physically different otherwise?
>
> -ryan

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