Distances and Differences between OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM4+, and OM5 Multimode Fiber

The Data Center Dude unravels Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Distances and Differences between OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4, OM4+, and OM5.

OM1 and OM2: 1G and 10G networks
Distance - 1000BASE-SX SFP over an OM2: 550 meters

OM3 and OM4: 40G and 100G networks
Distance - OM4 cable with QSFP-40G-SR4 or a QSFP28-100G-SR4: 150m and 100m.

To save fiber in a high-speed networks OM5 is introduced to support 200G and 400G.

To simplify: If you are utilizing 40 or 100 Gig SWDMs, OM5 might be a solution for you. If not, go with the more affordable options in OM3 and OM4.

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