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Can different laser types be connected together?

April 26, 2017connected different laser types

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Can different laser types be connected together?

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Both OFC (Optical Fibre Control) and Non-OFC lasers are currently specified for use in Fibre Channel products. These two types of optics are incompatible. The lack of the corresponding handshake in the Non-OFC optics prohibits their inter-operation. There are also Long wave length and short wave lasers. These two types of lasers do not intermix either. Be careful when selecting GLMs and cables to purchase compatible optical products. Color keying is being promoted to make different optics types visibly recognizable. Look for standardization around one or two type of lasers in Fibre Channel for interoperability and ease of use.