startech123
Technical User
I have a location that has a Compact system, with 21 telephones. They want to expand into two additional buildings with their data network and telephone system. The furthest building is 300 to 350 yards away. They want to add telephones in each additional building (exact number not determined at this time) and keep all the phones on the same system. I'll have to install fiber between buildings for the data network anyway, so for the telephones I thought about changing the Compact to a MICS, adding a 6-port fiber expansion card in the MICS, and then putting station expansion modules in each of the additional buildings. However, in this configuration, the fiber signals would obviously have to travel further out of the MICS than if I were installing an expansion unit nearby. Which leads me to a couple of questions:
Does anyone know if the fiber expansion module put out sufficient signal strength to travel over 1000 feet? If they do, will I need to install multi-mode or single mode fiber between buildings. I can get data switches that will use either one, but I don't know if the MICS is particular. And finally, what type of (fiber) connectors are required to match the fiber expansion cards? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Does anyone know if the fiber expansion module put out sufficient signal strength to travel over 1000 feet? If they do, will I need to install multi-mode or single mode fiber between buildings. I can get data switches that will use either one, but I don't know if the MICS is particular. And finally, what type of (fiber) connectors are required to match the fiber expansion cards? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.