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What are hex adapters?

MDC duplex connector and hex adapter

What are hex adapters and what’s the difference between duplex, quad and hex?

 

Answer: Hex adapters accept six fibers which is typically done by accepting three duplex connectors. The term comes from the Greek word “hexa” meaning “six”. Duplex adapters accept two fibers (two simplex connectors or one duplex connector), quad adapters accept four fibers (four simplex connectors or two duplex connectors or a combination thereof).

Nobody knows everything. A comprehensive topic like IT cabling inevitably raises questions. This column gives answers to questions which reached Telegärtner’s Technical Helpdesk and which we consider interesting for everyone. Please do not hesitate to send us your questions, we will be happy to answer them. The questions will be published anonymously, of course.

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