What are the fears of fiber optic patch cords

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Unlike backbone cables, patch cords are frequently connected, disconnected, bent, and handled by technicians, making them the most vulnerable components in FTTH, ODN, and data center environments. Analysis after the fact shows that having the fiber connectors polished with consistent geometries is a must-have for the optical reliability of the entire optical. Without them, even the best optical modules and switches cannot deliver performance. As data rates increase from 10G → 100G → 400G → 800G, patch cables must handle more bandwidth, more density, and stricter.

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