This ease of removal makes 1x3 connectors undesirable in dynamic environments. So it can not be pulled out of the socket easily. The cable attaches to an adapter through one connector unlike the 1x3 where two are needed. Then the customer must make his own special cable splitting the receive and transmit signal for his unique system requirements. When distances are beyond 30 meters, you must consider an optical solution instead of copper.
Optical cables are higher cost than copper cables.
Both the short wave and long wave media interfaces are purchase modules from other vendors. Different cable types are required for short wave and long wave systems. The short wave laser is meant to operate over distances up to 300 meters, but that is not why it is called short wave. Short wave laser system must use 'multi-mode' fiber cable. The core diameter is the region of an optical fiber which carries the light along the fiber.