Thanks for the replies. esp Mrderrick.
To clarify what I do know, and reiterate some of your replies, and can share:
ST is in fact just a connector - a bayonet connector.
And yes, SM and MM are not compatible. the "transceiver" - the thing that converts electrical signals to optical is made for one type of optical cable. both ends of the path must match!
and yes, SM and MM are different sizes and use different wavelengths.
I'm not sure if I agree about SM=laser MM=LED, but will defer to Mrderrick's statement. (regardless, never look into the end of an optical cable!!!).
I expect I just need to contact the manufacturers. I''m afraid they'll just say, use -our- cable.
But yes, I have lots of good IT fiber patch cords around and will play.
PS.. transceivers are made by people like IBM, ATT & Siemans. Its a very techy world, but IBM actually has all the specs of their solder-on transceivers online. I've forgotten all the variations of wavelengths, voltages etc.
To clarify what I do know, and reiterate some of your replies, and can share:
ST is in fact just a connector - a bayonet connector.
And yes, SM and MM are not compatible. the "transceiver" - the thing that converts electrical signals to optical is made for one type of optical cable. both ends of the path must match!
and yes, SM and MM are different sizes and use different wavelengths.
I'm not sure if I agree about SM=laser MM=LED, but will defer to Mrderrick's statement. (regardless, never look into the end of an optical cable!!!).
I expect I just need to contact the manufacturers. I''m afraid they'll just say, use -our- cable.
But yes, I have lots of good IT fiber patch cords around and will play.
PS.. transceivers are made by people like IBM, ATT & Siemans. Its a very techy world, but IBM actually has all the specs of their solder-on transceivers online. I've forgotten all the variations of wavelengths, voltages etc.