Media Cables

This section describes the media signaling interface, fiber optic and copper cables used on the Acme Packet 4600 network interface module. Each transceiver type — multi mode, and single mode — take a different fiber optic cable. You must use the proper fiber optic cable for each transceiver. The fiber optic cables only ship from Oracle if you order them.

Cable Information

Three different fiber optic cables used on the Acme Packet 4600 media cards include:

Multi-mode transceivers — use an orange fiber optic cable.
Single-mode transceivers — use a yellow fiber optic cable.
Copper transceiver — use a Cat 5 or 6 ethernet cable.

Cable Identification

A Multi Mode SX transceiver uses an orange colored fiber optic cable. Image showing an orange multi mode SX transceiver

A Single Mode LX transceiver uses yellow colored fiber optic cable. Image showing a yellow single mode LX transceiver

A copper transceiver uses Category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. Image showing a Copper Category 5 or 6 Ethernet Cable