Not sure what you are asking. Do your SFP modules not scale back on their transmit?
I’ve got 20km SFP modules I can plug in with a 3’ cord and work just fine, they regulate their power output. From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of TJ Trout Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2016 12:21 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: [AFMUG] Single mode attenuators needed at 30m Do I need to pad my optics at 100ft? Or could someone tell me how to estimate the loss so I can compare to the spec?