A network administrator notices that a newly installed optical fiber connection between two switches is not functioning. After inspecting the labels, it's observed that the fiber transceivers on each end are designed for different distance specifications. What is the most likely reason for the malfunction?
Transceivers are designed for different operational distances, causing a compatibility issue.
The optical network terminals are configured for different wavelengths.
The fiber patch panel is incorrectly labeled leading to a wrong connection setup.
There is physical damage to the fiber optic cables causing signal degradation.
The most likely reason for the malfunction is the use of transceivers that are designed for different operational distances, making them incompatible for use together. Transceivers designed for long distances cannot effectively communicate with those intended for short distances due to variations in signal strength and attenuation requirements. This mismatch can lead to issues such as signal loss or incomplete data transmission. The other answers, while they might also cause issues in different scenarios, do not directly address the problem indicated by the different operational specifications of the transceivers.
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