A network engineer is adding a switch uplink to an existing IDF. Upon inspection, the engineer finds that there are only two strands of single-mode fiber in the IDF, and both strands are in use. Which of the following solutions should the engineer use to provide an additional switch uplink without installing new fiber optic cabling?
A) Install bidirectional transceivers.
B) Install SFP+ transceivers.
C) Install media converters.
D) Install duplex transceivers.

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Bidirectional transceivers allow data transmission and reception over a single fiber strand by using different wavelengths, thus freeing up one strand for the additional uplink.

A Network Engineer Is Adding a Switch Uplink to an Existing