What is the difference between 0M4 and 0M5 cabling?

The primary differences between OM4 and OM5 cabling include their support for transmission distances and the type of multimode fiber. OM4 fiber supports distances up to 100 meters when using 100 Gbps transceivers (Option A), which is suitable for most data center and enterprise networking applications. OM5, also known as Wide Band Multimode Fiber (WBMMF) (Option C), extends this capability by supporting higher wavelengths in the 850 to 950 nm range, allowing for more efficient multiplexing and potentially longer distances or higher bandwidths under certain conditions. This makes OM5 a more versatile and future-proof option for organizations looking to deploy advanced technologies like shortwave division multiplexing.