The MPO connector • The MPO connector • MPO stands for multifiber push-on connector. It is a connector for multifiber ribbon cable that generally contains 6, 8, 12, or 24 fibers. It is defined by IEC-61754-7 and EIA/TIA-604-5-D, also known as ...

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How to select a cabinet • How to select a cabinet. • Consider your requirements one at a time. • The sheer number of available options and variations can make choosing a data or server cabinet a daunting task. But, by considering your requirem...

NEMA ratings for enclosures • NEMA ratings for enclosures • The National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association (NEMA) issues guidelines and ratings for an enclosure’s level of protection against contaminants that might come in contact with its...

Surge vs. lightning protection. • Surge vs. lightning protection • A brief rise in voltage • A surge is a brief rise in voltage that's caused when power is switched on or off to a high-powered device. Surges can produce high-transient voltages...

PAM-Modes • G.SHDSL devices use two parameters for line configuration: PAM and BASE RATE. While  G.SHDSL Economy and Etherlink II modems only know two PAM modes (16 and 32), Etherlink IV  works with PAM modes from 4 to 128. Although the PAM mo...