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How to connect dual-link optical ports on a switch

How to connect dual-link optical ports on a switch

Most modern fiber-enabled network switches require an SFP transceiver module featuring a duplex (two strand) multimode OM3 or duplex single mode OS2 connection with LC connectors. Direct attach cables...

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