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Not really, this is just what happens when you use copper for 40gbps. Consider that 1 meter QSFP DACs are also $30. $/m gets a lot cheaper with longer fiber ca
by NavinF 4y ago
Not really, this is just what happens when you use copper for 40gbps. Consider that 1 meter QSFP DACs are also $30.
$/m gets a lot cheaper with longer fiber cables. They're more flexible too
- Teknoman117 4y ago> $/m gets a lot cheaper with longer fiber cables. They're more flexible too Pretty much. The cost of the optics amortizes at a certain length. You also don't have to worry about breaking something super expensive if you accidentally damage the fiber (for shorter runs). Consider some of the DAC cables for the new 800 GbE standard cost $1300 for a 2 meter cable.