Fiber Channel Physical Interface and Media

• Specified by fiber channel FC-0

• Several data rate allowed :

  • 100 Mbps to 800 Mbps

• Several mediums allowed :

  • Optical fiber
  • Coaxial cable
  • Shielded twisted pair

• Maximum distances for point-to-point links range from 50 meters to 10 Km.

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