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Fiber isn't really all that much extra anymore. Duplex single-mode fiber is like 1/3rd the cost per meter as Cat6a. It's more expensive at the margins (optics,
by selectodude 3y ago
Fiber isn't really all that much extra anymore. Duplex single-mode fiber is like 1/3rd the cost per meter as Cat6a. It's more expensive at the margins (optics, switches) but if you want to go 10gb, it ends up being a wash. And fiber will get you up to 400G+ if you ever want it without new cables.
- mschuster91 3y agoThe biggest cost saving in fiber is in the lightning strike case. Assuming the power lines are properly grounded and surge arrestors appropriately installed, at least a strike won't fry your expensive switch or even more of your infrastructure.
- zamadatix 3y agoAt ~$80 for 2x 20km 1000BASE-BX BiDi transceiver and 2x media converters it honestly comes down to the cost of the cabling even for just 1 gig, and for that you just need a single strand of fiber so the cabling can be even cheaper.