Installing Fibre Multimode OM4 Link for Marthinusen & Coutts
The Local IT Guy is a fibre backhaul specialist for manufacturing companies looking to link 2 or more departments via Fibre Multimode OM4 cable. We have qualified fibre technicians to help you achieve your 1GB and 10GB fibre optic link. Using Fibre Multimode OM4 4 Core HDD on a compatible SFP module (1.25G DDM SFP 850nm 550M).
Mathinusen & Coutts is a division of ACTOM (PTY) Ltd based in Cleveland, Johannesburg. It is a leader in the repair and maintenance of your rotating electrical assets throughout Africa. The Local IT Guy was assigned the task of re-routing the fibre link from the main server room to the assembly department. The fibre link was broken during outdoor excavation and needed to be respliced. Upon inspection of the cable and the SFP module we managed to identify the cable type to be replaced.
Fibre Multimode OM4 Splicing
We sourced and supplied 100M Heavy Duty Duct (HDD) 4 core Multimode OM4 fibre optic cable, LC pigtails and patch leads. Identified the new route for the cable that is out of the way of any accidental damage. During the installation of the new fibre cable, safety was observed ensuring zero incidents while onsite. The team wore visible safety protective clothing and earplugs as the manufacturing site is noisy.

The splicing of the 4 Core Fibre Multimode OM4 cable ran smoothly with 0.00 dB loss. The link was immediately achieved upon the first connection to the Netgear 24-Port smart switch. Contact us at 082 670 3622 or email [email protected] to discuss your manufacturing site fibre links. We can help you link 2 or more buildings with fibre or Point to Point Microwave.


