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Frequently Asked Questions:

1. My department needs to deal with a lot of moves, adds and changes (MACs). How can I accomplish these cost-effectively and still use fiber?

2. Does it cost more to install fiber cable than UTP cable?

3. How can I effectively incorporate VOIP into an all- fiber network?

4. Is a patch panel required in the TR?

5. In your cost model, environmental controls are a significant expense. Are they really necessary?

6. Is fiber more difficult to install than copper?

7. Is it easy to test fiber links?

8. Are there any applications that require fiber?

9. I have an existing copper infrastructure, what's the most cost-effective way to upgrade to fiber?

10. What's the difference between 62.5 micron and 50 micron fibers?

11. Why do I need to install optical fiber?

12. I already have TRs in my building, is Centralized Cabling appropriate for an upgrade?

13. Aren't fiber solutions more expensive than UTP copper solutions?

14. Do media converters add a point of failure to the network? Why would I want to use them?

15. What are SFF connectors, and why should I consider them?

16. Since fiber is made of glass, will it survive harsh conditions?


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