StarTech.com 10M LC-SC OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable 10G SMLCSC-OS2-10M
The StarTech.com SMLCSC-OS2-10M is a 10-meter LC-SC OS2 single mode duplex fiber optic cable engineered for 10 Gigabit network deployments, ensuring high-speed, reliable data transmission across critical business infrastructure.
- 10G Network Performance: Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet, providing the necessary bandwidth for high-demand applications and preventing network bottlenecks.
- OS2 Single Mode Fiber: Engineered for long-distance data transmission, enabling connectivity across larger campuses or between distant network closets.
- LC-SC Duplex Connectors: Standardized LC and SC connectors ensure broad compatibility with existing fiber optic equipment, simplifying network integration.
- CWDM Optimization: Designed for Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing, maximizing fiber utilization and reducing the need for additional cabling infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com SMLCSC-OS2-10M is a 10-meter (32.8ft) LC to SC OS2 single mode duplex fiber optic cable, purpose-built for 10 Gigabit network deployments. It features a 9/125µm core/cladding diameter and supports a wide wavelength range from 1260-1625nm, ensuring robust signal integrity.
This cable is optimized for Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) applications, enhancing channel isolation and signal strength over extended distances. Its Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket provides critical safety compliance for commercial and data center environments.
- Core Functionality: Delivers reliable 10 Gigabit data transfer, supporting high-bandwidth applications and ensuring consistent network performance for business operations.
- CWDM Compatibility: Facilitates efficient wavelength division multiplexing, allowing multiple data streams over a single fiber pair to maximize infrastructure utilization.
- Enhanced Signal Integrity: Features a low insertion loss of 0.3 dB and a high return loss of 55 dB, minimizing signal degradation and preventing costly data errors.
- Safety & Compliance: Constructed with a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket, reducing the risk of toxic fumes in case of fire and meeting strict building safety codes.
- Operational Value: Engineered for durability with a 1 cm bending radius and a wide operating temperature range, ensuring long-term reliability and reducing replacement costs.
This StarTech.com fiber optic cable provides the robust, high-performance connectivity essential for maintaining critical network uptime and data integrity within any business infrastructure.
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What This Solves
High-Speed Data Center Interconnects
This cable provides essential 10 Gigabit connectivity between servers, storage arrays, and network switches within data center racks. It ensures rapid data transfer for virtualized environments and high-performance computing, preventing latency issues.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams
Campus Network Backbone Links
Extend high-bandwidth network segments across different buildings or distant network closets within a corporate campus. Its OS2 single mode design supports longer distances than multimode fiber, maintaining signal integrity over extended runs.
Campus networks, large office complexes, educational institutions
CWDM System Integration
Facilitate the deployment of Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) technology to maximize fiber utilization. This enables multiple data channels to transmit over a single fiber pair, optimizing existing infrastructure for increased capacity.
Enterprises with specific optical network requirements, network operations centers, large-scale data transmission projects
Key Features
Cable length: 10 m (32.8 ft)
Provides ample reach for connecting network devices across racks or between adjacent network closets, optimizing infrastructure layout.
Fibre optic type: OS2 Single-mode
Enables high-speed data transmission over extended distances, making it suitable for campus backbones and long-haul connections.
Data transfer rate: 10 Gbit/s
Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet, ensuring sufficient bandwidth for demanding applications like virtualization, large file transfers, and video streaming.
Jacket material: Low smoke zero halogen (LSZH)
Enhances safety in enclosed environments by emitting minimal smoke and no toxic halogens during a fire, complying with strict building codes.
Insertion loss: 0.3 dB & Return loss: 55 dB
Guarantees superior signal quality and minimal data reflection, leading to fewer errors and more reliable network uptime.
Compatible With
Fiber Optic Transceivers
SFP+, QSFP+, XFP modules from Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Dell
Network Switches
Managed switches, core routers, fiber distribution switches with LC/SC ports
Fiber Patch Panels
Rack-mount and wall-mount fiber patch panels, fiber distribution units
Server & Storage Systems
Servers with fiber NICs, SAN/NAS storage arrays, data center equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between OS1 and OS2 fiber?
OS2 fiber is designed for longer distances and higher bandwidth applications compared to OS1, supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet over greater lengths with lower attenuation.
Can this cable be used with multimode fiber equipment?
No, this OS2 single mode cable is not compatible with multimode fiber equipment; using them together will result in signal loss or no connection. Ensure your transceivers and patch panels are single mode.
What is Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM)?
CWDM is a technology that allows multiple data channels to be transmitted simultaneously over a single optical fiber using different wavelengths of light, maximizing fiber capacity. This cable is optimized for CWDM.
Is this cable suitable for outdoor use?
This cable features an LSZH jacket, which is primarily for indoor safety and fire resistance. While durable, it is not specifically rated for outdoor environmental exposure.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.