There are several factors to consider when choosing the right length of fiber optic patch cable:
Distance: first determine the physical distance between the two devices that need to be connected. Make sure that the length of the fiber optic patch cable covers the required distance with some margin. Remember that the length of the fiber optic patch cord should be an approximation or slightly longer than the actual distance, not too long or too short.
Looseness: Fiber optic patch cords require a certain amount of looseness when connecting to equipment to avoid stretching or over-bending the fiber. Therefore, when choosing the length, the bending radius of the fiber optic patch cord and the insertion and removal looseness of the connector should be taken into account.
Management and Cabling: Considering the needs of cabling and management, you can choose the appropriate length of fiber optic patch cords. If you plan for neat cabling and management, you may need to allow some extra length.
Allowance: It is recommended to allow some allowance when choosing the length of fiber optic patch cords. This will allow you to cope with possible layout changes or equipment movement in the future and avoid the hassle of rewiring or replacing fiber optic patch cords due to insufficient length.
For home network use, usually the distance is short, usually choose the appropriate standard length can be. Common standard lengths include 1 meter, 2 meters, 3 meters and so on. If the distance between the devices that need to be connected exceeds the standard length, you can choose longer fiber optic patch cords, but avoid excessively long patch cords that can cause unnecessary costs and wiring troubles.
When purchasing fiber optic patch cords, you can ask your supplier about the different length options and choose the right length according to your actual needs.
