Benefits of Fiber Optics over Conventional Copper Wires
Advancement in technology has seen fiber optics replacing copper wire as an appropriate means of communication signal transmission.
Though the cable technology “linked” us previously, the innovative fiber technology is taking it forward and is progressively substituting the copper wires as a communication medium. A fiber-optic system is similar to the copper wire system the only difference being fiber-optics use light pulses to transmit information down fiber lines instead of using electronic pulses to transmit information down copper lines.
Organizations today are looking to control hardware expenses i.e. upgrading existing hardware, limiting e-mail storage, qualifying new vendors, outsourcing backups etc. With a number of networking equipments and cabling options available, one should plan well and identify the best infrastructure to maximize your return on investment.
The main reason is that the fiber optics, i.e. optical transceivers offers greater advantages than the conventional cables and copper wires. Some of the benefits are discussed below:-
● Interference Resistance – Being glass based, fiber optics do not conduct electricity that helps to do away with the grounding requirements and helps it to be immune to electromagnetic interruption, HP SFP and lightning. The fiber optics as opposed to copper wires, functions using the light pulses, thereby making it usable outdoors and in close proximity to the electric cables.
● Low Maintenance Cost- The fiber optics are not water or chemical sensitive as they are made of glass and are generally free from corrosion. There is no risk of being destroyed by any harsh elements and can bear the living conditions that conventional copper cables fail to, for instance direct contact with the soil. The maintenance and service expenses are much lower than the copper wires owing to this.
● Safety and Efficiency- The fiber optics have what is called unlimited bandwidth that helps in making the transmission of data with greater flexibility. It provides a bandwidth that is 1000 times more than the copper wires. As a result, what you have is a fast connection that operates in circles in and around the bandwidth that is given by the cable connections. At the same time, the fiber optics provides greater data safety.
● Picture Quality – Fiber optics generally use advanced technology that is powerful than the copper cables. The GBIC transceiver deserves a mention here. Users can receive good picture quality of high definition.
Keeping in mind the internet architecture that is now at a gradual stage of evolution by resorting to fiber optics technology, you will receive the best quality data transmission that is accessible from your television, internet and home phone.
To control hardware costs, many organizations are turning to third party cost-effective Cisco compatible optical transceivers in place of Cisco and other OEM transceivers. When opting for such suppliers opt for ones who back up their product with a solid warranty and value their reputation.
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