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From: willis@photon.tamu.edu (Willis Marti)
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Subject: Re: FDDI cable
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Date: 26 Jun 91 17:05:36 GMT
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In article <38734@sequoia.UUCP>, ali@sequoia.UUCP (Ali Toossi) writes:
|> 
|>   Need some general informations about FDDI cabling. We have two buildings 
|>   that are ~400 ft. apart. A contractor/installer tells me that cable must be 
|>   buried underground but I've heard from other sources that cable can go on 
|>   poles, Our CCTV's cables between two buildings run on pole.

The choice isn't as much technical as political.  If you have the right to use
the poles and don't pass over public property, then no sweat.  Otherwise it is
much like any other building permit issue.

You do need to look at the optical cable type and make sure the outer covering
is rated for outdoor use.  

|>   Is there any books or manuals on FDDI cabling, specs, and how to do? We have
|>   an in-house electrician who ran the cable for CCTV.