Man69 Member Joined Oct 28, 2019 Posts 19 Mar 9, 2020 #1 The isp installed the box with the optical patch cable pointing upwards, is it possible that dust might get into the optical connector through the gap, and block the optical signal?
The isp installed the box with the optical patch cable pointing upwards, is it possible that dust might get into the optical connector through the gap, and block the optical signal?
xrobwx71 Administrator Staff member Joined Sep 27, 2019 Posts 2,647 Location Panama City Beach, FL Mar 9, 2020 #2 I would say no, it looks to be a sealed system.
Digerati ModeratorHardware ExpertMicrosoft MVP (Ret.) Staff member Joined Aug 28, 2012 Posts 4,924 Location Nebraska, USA Mar 9, 2020 #3 They are sealed just to avoid dust contamination when no plug is inserted. They use what they call a dust "shutter". And when a plug is inserted the plug connector itself protects the connection from dust contamination. I would say unused, improperly stored cables pose a greater risk - which is why a wide assortment of dust caps are available and should always be used.
They are sealed just to avoid dust contamination when no plug is inserted. They use what they call a dust "shutter". And when a plug is inserted the plug connector itself protects the connection from dust contamination. I would say unused, improperly stored cables pose a greater risk - which is why a wide assortment of dust caps are available and should always be used.