LANshack.com Fiber Chart

DesignationCore/Cladding
Diameter (µm)		TypeGigbit Ethernet
Distance (meters)		10 Gigabit Ethernet
Distance (meters)
OM1* 62.5/125 Multimode 300 Meters at 850 nm
600 Meters at 1310 nm		 33 Meters at 850 nm
300 Meters at 1310 nm
OM2* 50/125 Multimode 600 Meters at 850 nm
600 Meters at 1310 nm		 82 Meters at 850 nm
300 Meters at 1310 nm
OM3 50/125 Multimode 1000 Meters at 850 nm
600 Meters at 1310 nm		 300 Meters at 850 nm
300 Meters at 1310 nm
OM4 50/125 Multimode 1040 Meters at 850 nm
600 Meters at 1310 nm		 550 Meters at 850 nm
300 Meters at 1310 nm
ITU-T
G.652.D		 9/125 Singlemode 5 km at 1310 nm
5 km at 1310 nm		 10 km at 1310 nm
10 km at 1550 nm

* Please be sure to also check the performance specifications of the Network Equipment that you plan to use in order to be sure of speed and distance with a particular fiber optic cable type. This information can usually be found on the Equipment Manufacturer's website or by calling their Tech Support department.