Datacomm Cables

What makes a fiber optic cable, and more importantly, what makes it work? There are multiple components that are essential to the function of a fiber optic cable.

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A Video Graphic Array (VGA) or Super VIdeo Graphic Array (SVGA) cable is responsible for carrying analog signals and supporting video resolutions for your desktop computer.

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The Fiber Optic Association tells us that fiber optic cables with orange jackets are multimode 50/125 (OM2) or multimode 62.5/125 (OM1) fiber cables.

According to the Fiber Optic Association, the aqua color on these cables indicates that they contain laser-optimized 50/125 fiber. This makes our aqua fiber optic cables ideal for professional datacenter installations.

A locking data center power cord is a power cord that has a locking mechanism to prevent it from being accidentally disconnected. The locking mechanism can be a simple clip that locks the cord into place, or it can be a more complex system that uses keys or other security measures to keep the cord locked in place.

Generally speaking, fiber optic cables work by transmitting pulses of light through ultra-thin strands of glass (or plastic in the case of newer plastic optical fibers or POFs). Depending on the type of fiber cable, the strand or strands of glass fiber will have a diameter of anywhere from five to 100 microns, much thinner than a human hair.