Fiber Optic

In line with our CAT5/6 structured cabling we are also able to offer a range of fiber optic cabling and termination solutions to satisfy your network requirements.

We are able to install and termination as your requirements using OM1, OM2 or OM3 cable, in a range of multi pair configurations. We are used to working with long runs, with joints (where required) internally and externally using weather shielding where appropriate.

For very long runs i.e. over 1km we can also supply OS1 (Single Mode) fibre, with the right 1000BASE-LX equipment you can have runs up to 5km away.

Fiber cabling is very effective for:
  • Runs of over 100m
  • Remote/Outbuilding Connections
  • Comms Room to Comms Room Connectivity
  • High Speed Backbones
  • High Speed Server Connectivity to Backbone
  • Connecting Multiple Floor Levels
We have installation sites across the UK, however notable installations include linking floors at the Gherkin aka. 30 St.Mary Axe in central London, and National Grid on the Isle of Grain.

Overview at a Glance

  • High Bandwidth
  • Non-Degrading
  • Space/Cost Efficient
  • Ideal of Long Runs
  • Multi-Core Cabling
  • Armored Sheath Option

Termination Types

Typically we terminate in to a fibre patch panel. We normally use ST connectors, however we can also terminate in LC and MT-RJ.

ST LC
MT-RJ SC

Cable Types

Fiber optic cable come in 4 main categories, these denote the standard of cable and the bandwidth and length of run the cable would be suitable to be used for. These are:

Cable Type/Distance
Speed OM1 OM2 OM3
100Mbps 300m 300m 300m
1000Mbps (1Gbps) 275m 550m 800m
10Gbps 33m 82m 300m

In addition, some cables can come with different coloured sheathing (has no impact or indication of performance) as well as pair configurations. We can install fiber cable with a minimum of 2 pairs (4 cores), but would normally recommend the installation of a 4 pair cable (8 cores) due to the small cost differential and increased flexibility/future growth that the additional pairs would provide.

COM-IT Solutions Ltd, 126 Cobham Road, Fetcham, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9JS
Telephone: 0844 257 5000         Fax: 0844 257 5001
Email: info@com-its.com