The Difference Between OM1,OM2,OM3 and OM4 Multimode Fibers

Today I’m gonna talk about OM fiber optic cables.

The demand for higher speeds in the enterprise network is rapidly increasing. This is due to the massive amount of storage that’s needed for things such as videos like this. That means there needs to be quick access to this large amount of data – and that’s done by cabling.

We’re going to talk about the OM1, OM2, OM3 and OM4 fiber cabling today. The OM stands for optical multi-mode. The differences between the following OM fiber can aid in your decision making process.

OM1

• Color –  Orange
• Core Size  – 62.5um
• Data Rate – 1GB @ 850nm
• Distance  – Up to 300 meters
• Applications  – Short-Haul Networks, Local Area Networks (LANs) & Private Networks

OM2

• Color –  Orange
• Core Size  – 50um
• Data Rate – 1GB @ 850nm
• Distance  – Up to 600 meters                 ◦Generally used for shorter distances       ◦2x Distance Capacity of OM1
• Applications  – Short-Haul Networks, Local Area Networks (LANs) & Private Networks

OM3 – Laser-Optimized Multimode

• Color  – Aqua
• Core Size – 50um
• Date Rate – 10GB @ 850nm
• Distance  – Up to 300 meters        ◦Uses fewer modes of light, enabling increased speeds                                                ◦Able to run 40GB or 100GB up to 100 meters utilizing a MPO connector
• Applications – Larger Private Networks

OM3 fiber optic patch cable cord

OM4 – Laser-Optimized Multimode

• Color –  Aqua
• Core Size – 50um
• Data Rate – 10GB @ 850nm
• Distance – Up to 550 meters            ◦Able to run 100GB up to 150 meters utilizing a MPO connector
• Applications  – High-Speed Networks – Data Centers, Financial Centers & Corporate Campuses

OM4 fiber optic patch cable cord

 

Choosing the right fiber type for your application is important. Future proofing your network design is crucial for network planning, but there is often a cost for that speed. So plan well and spend wisely.

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