Eric Vanuska <vanuskae @
halsp .
hitachi .
com> writes:
> The ability to tap multi-mode fiber this way has
> been around for at least 10 years. I don't know
> about single-more fiber.
>
> The person tapping the line can easily cut through
> too much material and easily damage the fiber,
> causing a complete outage. And even if done
> correctly, there will be increased signal loss.
> This signal loss may be high enough to halt the link,
> but that will depend on alot of variables.
>
> Some organizations that are truly paranoid about security,
> put their fiber in secure conduits.
A 'secure conduit'? Do you mean a concuit filled with pressurized gas with
an alarm that goes off when the pressure drops? Any plumber who has had to
tap a pressurized water main can show you how to get around that little
impediment. Is there another method I should be aware of? (regardless of
the fact that all our fiber runs are in open, unguarded overhead cable
trays! ;-)
Cheers, Tom
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