10GBase-SR 10 Gigabit Optical Fiber Ethernet Media Standard
The 10GBase-SR is a 10 Gbps fiber optic-based Gigabit Ethernet standard. In 10GBase-SR standard, multi-mode fiber optic medium and 850 nm lasers are used. 10GBase-SR has bandwidth up to 10.3 Gbps, but the supported distance varies according to the type of cable used.
Following are the distances supported by different type of optic fiber cable.
| Fibre type | Distance |
|---|---|
| OM1 | 33 meters |
| OM2 | 82 meters |
| OM3 | 300 meters |
| OM4 | 400 meters |