In the surging waves of digitalization today, the network is just like the nervous system of society, with a high - speed and stable cabling system being the key to efficient network transmission. Optical fiber cabling has an outstanding role in the information transmission field, among which optical fiber fusion splicing cabling and optical fiber pre - terminated cabling are especially important. How do they operate? What are their differences? This article will analyze the differences in their flexibility, cost - effectiveness, applications and other aspects, providing you with the main points and references for network construction and optimization.
What is Optical Fiber Fusion Splicing Cabling?
Optical fiber fusion splicing cabling is a method of connecting optical fibers at the installation site. First, clean and cut the optical fiber, then use the fusion splicer to perform fusion splicing on the optical fiber section by section, and put on the heat-shrinkable sleeve. This method enables flexible adjustment of the lengths and paths of optical fibers as needed, and comes with relatively low costs. It is widely applied in projects with sufficient construction time and relatively low usage of optical fibers, such as long-distance local connections, optical fiber cabling for enterprise networks and home networks.
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What are Optical Fiber Pre-terminated Cabling?
Optical fiber pre-terminated cabling is a form of network cabling that involves completing pre-assembly and pre-testing in a controlled environment before being delivered to the installation site. Its components are often used in data centers and high-performance network infrastructure, covering optical fibers or copper cables with pre-installed connectors, thus eliminating the need for on-site termination operations. This plug-and-play solution can guarantee accurate connections and accelerate the deployment process by shortening the installation and testing time.
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What are the Advantages & Disadvantages of Optical Fiber Fusion Splicing Cabling & Pre-terminated Cabling?
After knowing the basic concepts of optical fiber fusion splicing cabling and pre-terminated cabling, let’s focus on their advantages and disadvantages. These features are the core to accarately choose cabling method in different scenes.
Common Optical Fiber Fusion Splicing Cabling Products & Pre-terminated Cabling Products
In the field of network construction, optical fiber fusion splicing cabling and pre-terminated cabling are two important ways, with different application scenes and product systems.
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Optical fiber fusion splicing cabling is relatively common in the network construction of operators and the construction of enterprise network backbone. First, lay the optical cables in advance. Then, conduct the fiber termination processing by using the optical fiber fusion technology in the optical fiber distribution equipment to connect the communication devices at both ends and finally build the optical backbone network.
Whereas the optical fiber pre-terminated cabling scheme is more commonly used in the networks of data centers or digital central computer rooms. By adopting pre-terminated optical fiber and optical cable products, it can efficiently meet the construction needs of basic network infrastructure. Besides, the network infrastructure constructed in a structured cabling manner has features such as high compatibility, easy expandability, convenience for maintenance and operation, and flexible design.
Zhaolong Optical Fiber Cabling Schemes
In the current market, common optical fiber fusion splicing cabling products include single-mode optical fibers, central tube optical cables, armored optical cables, OS2 single-mode optical cables, OM3 multi-mode optical cables, OM4 multi-mode optical cables and OM5 multi-mode optical cables, etc. The corresponding common optical fiber pre-terminated cabling products contain LC-LC pre-terminated assemblies, various multi-mode optical fiber jumpers, multi-mode backbone optical cables, optical fiber jumpers, optical modules, optical fiber panels, optical fiber distribution frames and other wiring management products. Zhaolong Interconnect can provide customers with the above two common types of cabling products as well as customized optical products according to the specific requirements of projects.
Zhaolong OS2 optical fiber patch cords, Zhaolong OM3 optical fiber patch cords and Zhaolong OM4 optical fiber (from left to right)
Advantages of Zhaolong's Cabling Products in Fusion Splicing and Pre-termination
What are advantages of Zhaolong’s optical fiber fusion splicing cabling & pre-terminated cabling products? Please refer to the following table:
It is known that the optical fiber fusion splicing cabling and the pre-terminated cabling have their own advantages and disadvantages. When you are making plans for optical fiber cabling, you need to weigh the pros and cons based on practical needs and scenarios and then choose the most suitable scheme to ensure the efficient and stable operation of the network.
If you are looking for excellent products and ideal solutions in the field of optical communication, Zhaolong will be your best choice. If you have the intention to purchase, you can visit Zhaolong's official website (www.zhaolong.com.cn) or Zhaolong's official online store (www.zlstore.com) for consultation. We will customize the most suitable optical fiber connection scheme for you and accompany you in opening a new era of efficient, stable and safe optical communication.
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