Fibre-optic Link Around the Globe (FLAG) is a 28,000-kilometre-long (17,398 mi; 15,119 nmi) fibre optic mostly- submarine communications cable that connects the United Kingdom, Japan, India, and many places in between. Fibre Channel (FC) is a high-speed data transfer protocol providing in-order, lossless delivery of raw block data. This table lists maximum unrepeated distance and link budget for each type of channel; longer distances are possible using repeaters, switches, or channel extenders. The Fiber Optic Association - Reference Guide Specifications For Fiber Optic Networks Per current standards and specs, maximum supportable distances and attenuation for optical fiber applications by fiber type.
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