Yes, OM3 and OM4 fiber optic connectors can be used interchangeably on the same network. This is because OM4 fiber optic connectors are backward compatible with OM3 fiber optic connectors.
OM3 and OM4 fiber optic connectors have very similar fiber core diameters and optical characteristics, they are both multimode fibers, and both can support high-speed data transmission. Therefore, you can use both OM3 and OM4 fiber optic connectors to connect devices in a network without compatibility issues.
However, it is important to note that when OM3 and OM4 connectors are mixed, the maximum transmission distance and performance of the connection will be limited by the OM3 specification. In other words, OM4 connectors may be limited in transmission distance and performance under OM3 specifications.
When selecting fiber optic connectors, it is best to decide whether to use OM3 or OM4 connectors based on specific network needs and requirements. If higher bandwidth and longer transmission distances are required, it is recommended to choose OM4 connectors. If the network requirements apply to the OM3 specification, then OM3 connectors can also fulfill the requirements.
