StarTech.com 1M LC/UPC to SC/UPC OM3 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable 10GbE A50FBLCSC1
The StarTech.com 1M LC/UPC to SC/UPC OM3 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable A50FBLCSC1 provides essential 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over a 1-meter distance, ensuring high-speed data transfer for critical network infrastructure.
- High-Speed Connectivity: Delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance, eliminating network bottlenecks and supporting demanding business applications.
- OM3 Multimode Fiber: Engineered for reliable data transmission over short to medium distances, optimizing backbone switch and server links.
- Universal Compatibility: Features LC/UPC to SC/UPC connectors, ensuring broad compatibility with existing and new networking hardware.
- Enhanced Safety: Equipped with a Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) jacket, reducing fire safety risks in enclosed IT environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com A50FBLCSC1 is a 1-meter OM3 multimode fiber optic cable, featuring LC/UPC to SC/UPC connectors, specifically designed to support 10 Gigabit Ethernet data transfer rates. This cable ensures robust and high-speed connectivity for essential network components.
Engineered with a 50/125 micron core/cladding and an LSZH jacket, this cable provides a secure and compliant solution for connecting backbone switches, servers, and other high-end networking equipment, reducing operational risks in data centers and server rooms.
- Core Functionality: Provides reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, ensuring rapid data exchange between critical network devices and minimizing latency.
- Network Integration: Facilitates high-speed links between backbone switches, hubs, and routers, optimizing overall network performance and data throughput.
- Safety Compliance: Features a Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) jacket, enhancing fire safety in enclosed IT environments and meeting regulatory requirements.
- Standardized Connectors: Utilizes industry-standard LC/UPC and SC/UPC connectors, ensuring broad compatibility with a wide range of fiber optic equipment.
- Operational Value: Offers a durable and high-performance solution for network infrastructure, contributing to long-term system stability and reduced total cost of ownership.
This fiber optic cable is an essential component for businesses seeking to establish or upgrade their high-speed network infrastructure with dependable, compliant connectivity.
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What This Solves
High-Speed Server Interconnects
In data centers or server rooms, high-bandwidth connections are essential for server-to-server communication and storage access. This cable provides a reliable 10GbE link, ensuring rapid data transfer for virtualized environments and database operations.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams, private cloud deployments
Network Backbone Expansion
As network traffic grows, upgrading backbone links between core switches becomes critical to prevent bottlenecks. This OM3 cable facilitates 10GbE connections, enabling seamless expansion of network capacity across different floors or buildings.
Campus networks, multi-floor office buildings, distributed branch networks, large corporate headquarters
Storage Area Network (SAN) Connectivity
Modern SANs require dedicated high-speed links to ensure low-latency access to shared storage resources for critical applications. The LC/SC connectors and 10GbE capability of this cable provide a robust connection for Fibre Channel or iSCSI SAN environments.
Organizations with shared storage, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), database-intensive operations, media production studios
Key Features
1-meter (3.3 ft) Cable Length
Provides optimal flexibility for short-distance connections within server racks or between adjacent networking devices, reducing cable clutter and simplifying management.
OM3 Multimode Fiber Optic Type
Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet over distances up to 300 meters, ensuring high-bandwidth performance for demanding applications in enterprise environments.
LC/UPC to SC/UPC Connectors
Offers broad compatibility with a wide array of existing and new fiber optic networking equipment, simplifying integration into diverse IT infrastructures.
10 Gbit/s Data Transfer Rate
Enables ultra-fast data transmission, eliminating network bottlenecks and supporting mission-critical applications that require high throughput.
Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Jacket Material
Enhances fire safety by emitting minimal smoke and no toxic halogens during a fire, protecting personnel and sensitive equipment in enclosed spaces.
Compatible With
Network Switches
Cisco Catalyst, HPE Aruba, Dell PowerSwitch, Juniper EX Series, Ubiquiti UniFi
Servers & Storage
Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, NAS/SAN devices, Fibre Channel HBAs
Patch Panels & Enclosures
Fiber optic patch panels, wall-mount enclosures, rack-mount fiber trays
Network Adapters
10GbE fiber network cards, SFP+ transceivers, media converters
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary application for an OM3 multimode fiber optic cable?
OM3 multimode fiber optic cables are primarily used for 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications over distances up to 300 meters, making them ideal for connecting high-speed switches, servers, and storage devices within data centers, server rooms, and network closets.
Can this cable be used with older 1 Gigabit Ethernet equipment?
Yes, this OM3 fiber optic cable is backward compatible with 1 Gigabit Ethernet equipment. While designed for 10GbE, it will function effectively at lower speeds, providing a future-proof solution for network upgrades.
What is the significance of the LSZH jacket on this fiber optic cable?
The Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket is crucial for safety in commercial and public buildings. In the event of a fire, it emits significantly less smoke and no toxic halogen gases, protecting personnel and reducing damage to sensitive electronic equipment.
What types of devices typically use LC and SC connectors?
LC connectors are commonly found on modern, high-density networking equipment like SFP+ transceivers and compact switches, while SC connectors are prevalent on a broader range of networking devices, including older switches, patch panels, and media converters.
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.