Optical fiber transceiver is a very cost-effective and flexible device.
The common use is to convert the electrical signal in the twisted pair into an optical signal. It is generally used in Ethernet copper cables that cannot be covered and optical fibers must be used to extend the transmission distance.
In the actual network environment, it also played an import role in helping to connect the last mile of the optical fiber line to the metropolitan area network and the outer network. A switch is a network device used to forward electrical (optical) signals.
It plays a central role in the mutual communication between wired network devices (such as computers, printers, computers, etc.). It is usually connected to a router so that you can pass optical Cat accesses the network.
Optical transceiver vs. switch: when to choose which one?
Both optical transceivers and switches can be used to connect copper cables and optical fiber jumpers. So, when to choose fiber optic transceivers or network switches in Ethernet? This will be detailed for you below.
Fiber optic transceivers are usually used when Ethernet cables cannot be covered and fiber jumpers must be used to extend the transmission distance within a limited budget. They can be used for the construction of local area networks and inter-city area networks, such as enterprise networks and campus backbone networks.
The network switch has multiple ports for different devices (such as computers and printers) to communicate within the LAN. In other words, the network switch is a more flexible device that can be easily added to the network to expand the network capacity. In addition, it can also prevent the traffic between two devices from obstructing your other devices on the same network, allowing you to easily control the network.
Fiber optic transceivers and network switches can also work in the same network. For example, when the network switch has only electrical ports, but needs to transmit more than 100 meters, it is necessary to use optical fiber transceivers to transmit electrical signals to optical signals to extend the transmission distance.
