MTP® vs. MPO: What’s the Difference?
MPO is the generic standard, MTP® is the elite version. This guide reveals critical design differences, why MTP® offers lower loss, and how to choose the right PHILISUN connector for your data center link budget.
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DAC vs. AOC: How to Choose for Your 100G Data Center Rack
Struggling between DAC and AOC for your 100G rack? This guide compares DAC vs. AOC on cost, distance, and power. Make the right choice for your data center.
What is Fiber Optic Latency? Beyond the Speed of Light
Learn what fiber optic latency is, how refractive index affects speed, and how your choice of DACs, transceivers, and fiber types impacts network performance.
OM3 vs OM4 vs OM5: Stop Wasting Budget! Which Fiber Is Best for Your 400G ROI?
Unravel the OM3, OM4, OM5 confusion. Get a clear breakdown of multimode fiber performance, costs, and applications for 10G to 100G.
Copper vs. Fiber Optics: Choosing the Right Physical Layer
Learn how to strategically deploy copper (Cat6/6a) and fiber optics (SFP/QSFP) across different network layers for optimal performance, scalability, and long-term ROI.
Custom Length MPO Cables: How to Specify Gender, Polarity, and Fiber Count
Need specific MPO cable lengths to avoid rack clutter? Learn how to specify MPO Polarity (A/B/C), Gender (Male/Female), and Jacket type (Plenum/LSZH). Request a custom quote from PHILISUN today.
What is Dark Fiber? A Guide to Dark Fiber and Long-Range Transceivers
What is dark fiber? Learn how leasing unused fiber strands gives you unlimited bandwidth control. Discover the DWDM and Long-Range (ER/ZR) transceivers needed to light up a dark fiber network.
Simplex vs Duplex Fiber: Understanding Fiber Types and When to Use MPO
What is the difference between Simplex and Duplex fiber? We explain the applications for each, from BiDi transceivers to standard LC patch cords, and introduce the future: MPO parallel optics.
How to Clean Fiber Optic Connectors: Preventing the #1 Cause of Network Failure
98% of network failures are caused by dirty connectors. Learn the IEC standards for cleaning fiber. Our guide covers dry vs. wet cleaning for LC and MPO connectors to ensure zero packet loss.