Corning-Siecor has a system, Unicam for ST, SC, LC, MTRJ and FC connectors that doesn't require polishing which is the toughest part of installing fiber ends. We've used it here for ST ends and it works great. For a one time deal, I wouldn't think purchasing the tools would be cost effective but if you would use it 3 or more times, then I'd guess it would be a good investment. Our local electronics supply house carries all the tools and ends. I'm sure with all the fiber runs we have on campus, we've saved tons of money doing it ourselves.
-----Original Message----- From: John Cook [mailto:john.c...@pfsf.org] Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:07 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: facilities wiring question Running your own fiber isn't like pulling Cat5, the ends have to be cut and polished with special tools, this is something you contract out...... John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 315 SE 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32601 Office (352) 393-2741 x320 Cell (352) 215-6944 Fax (352) 393-2746 MCSE, MCTS, MCP+I, A+, N+, VSP4, VTSP4 -----Original Message----- From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 9:01 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: facilities wiring question I have never worked with fiber before. Can anyone recommend a solution that would get me the 1Gb fiber from the second floor to the third floor in the most frugal way? Running a fiber optic cable is the same as running a CAT5 but I just cant bend it very tight right? James ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Aldrich" <jaldr...@blueridgecarpet.com> To: "NT System Admin Issues" <ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 8:45 AM Subject: RE: facilities wiring question >I second the suggestion of running everything back to a switch and then > running 10 Gig fiber from floor to floor. That would give you *tons* of > bandwidth to share out. :-) > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: James Kerr [mailto:cluster...@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:50 PM > To: NT System Admin Issues > Subject: Re: facilities wiring question > > Yeah I was also thinking about just having one fast connection from the > 3rd > to the 2nd floor. All the 3rd floor are 100Mb. They have yet to run the > cables from the 3rd to the 2nd. Maybe a 1Gb connection will be able to > sustain about 40 100Mb desktops? Any ideas? Another idea I'm looking into > is > > having the contractor do the job right of course. I just have to figure > out > whose fault it is and take into consideration slowing things down on an > already waaaaaay behind project. We need to move into that building ASAP, > the job is already 6 months behind! > > James > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ben Scott" <mailvor...@gmail.com> > To: "NT System Admin Issues" <ntsysadmin@lyris.sunbelt-software.com> > Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:37 PM > Subject: Re: facilities wiring question > > >> On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 2:48 PM, James Kerr <cluster...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> New facility. The electricians ran wire to a location on the third floor >>> but >>> they ultimately need to go to the second floor, so they will run cable >>> from >>> the second floor server room up to the location on the third floor. >> >> Might be easier to put some network switches at the third floor >> location. >> >> Be warned that if these runs were already near limits due to >> distance, putting an extra few sets of terminations in may cause you >> to exceed spec limits. Ethernet isn't like power or analog phone >> wiring, where you can splice and junction as many times as you want. >> >> -- Ben >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.72/2511 - Release Date: 11/18/09 > 07:50:00 > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
