The connector mechanically orients the fiber cores, allowing light to pass and travel through the cable without interruption. Unlike electrical connectors, fiber optic connectors allow light signals instead of electrical signals, which requires the connector to be much more precise.
[pdf] Molex ESCON Fiber Optic Connectors are available at Mouser Electronics. The ESCON host adapters enable DS8000® storage units to attach to ESCON channels on System z® and S/390® hosts, or ESCON directors. Note: Remote Mirror and Copy functions. Traditional epoxy & polish connectors, as well as quick termination connectors such as Corning Unicam, 3M Hot Melt, FITEL Splice-On, etc. SC, LC, ST, FC, SMA, MTRJ, MTP, VF45, and more. The connector system is a Retractable Shroud Duplex (RSD) and can be supplied as terminated. Choose from ESCON to LC and SC Fiber Optic Cables. Call us on 1-888 608-5180 for assistance.
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