StarTech.com 2M LC-LC OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable 9/125µm 100G SMDOS2LCLC2M
The StarTech.com 2M LC-LC OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable provides high-bandwidth 100G network connectivity over 2 meters, ensuring reliable data transmission for critical enterprise infrastructure.
- 100G Performance: Supports 100 Gigabit Ethernet, enabling ultra-fast data transfer rates essential for high-demand server and storage applications.
- OS2 Single Mode: Utilizes 9/125µm OS2 fiber, optimizing signal strength and extending reach for long-distance enterprise network deployments.
- Duplex LC Connectors: Features male LC to male LC connectors, providing secure and standardized connections for fiber optic transceivers and patch panels.
- CWDM Compatibility: Enhances Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing applications, improving channel isolation and maximizing fiber utilization across a wide wavelength range.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 2M LC-LC OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable, MPN SMDOS2LCLC2M, is a purpose-built solution for high-speed network deployments, supporting 100 Gigabit Ethernet over its 2-meter length. Featuring 9/125µm OS2 fiber and male LC to male LC connectors, it ensures reliable, low-loss connections for demanding enterprise applications.
Designed for operational resilience, this cable supports Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) across a 1260-1625nm wavelength range and features a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket, enhancing safety and compliance within data centers and server rooms.
- Core Functionality: Delivers 100G network connectivity, providing the necessary bandwidth for high-density data center interconnects and critical server links.
- Signal Integrity: Achieves an insertion loss of 0.3 dB and a return loss of 55 dB, minimizing signal degradation and ensuring reliable data transmission over its 2-meter length.
- Environmental Safety: Features a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket, reducing toxic fume emission in fire events and enhancing safety for personnel and equipment in enclosed IT spaces.
- CWDM Optimization: Supports an extended wavelength range of 1260-1625nm, enabling efficient use of fiber infrastructure for CWDM applications and maximizing network capacity.
- Operational Value: Engineered for durability with an operating temperature range of -20 to 60 °C and a 1 cm bending radius, ensuring stable performance in diverse IT environments and reducing replacement costs.
This fiber optic cable provides the essential high-speed, reliable connectivity required for modern enterprise network infrastructure.
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What This Solves
High-Density Data Center Interconnects
Modern data centers require robust, high-speed links between servers, storage arrays, and network switches to handle massive data volumes. This 2-meter OS2 duplex fiber cable provides reliable 100G connectivity, ensuring minimal latency and maximum throughput for critical data paths.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams
Campus Network Backbone Extensions
Extending high-bandwidth network segments across different buildings or floors within a campus environment demands durable and efficient cabling. The OS2 single mode fiber supports long-distance runs while maintaining signal integrity, crucial for connecting core network devices.
University campuses, large corporate offices, government agencies, healthcare systems
CWDM Application Optimization
Organizations utilizing Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) need cables that can effectively support multiple wavelengths over a single fiber. This cable's extended wavelength compatibility (1260-1625nm) enhances channel isolation, maximizing the efficiency and capacity of CWDM deployments.
Organizations managing complex fiber networks, enterprises with high data throughput requirements, scientific computing centers
Key Features
100G Data Transfer Rate
Enables ultra-fast network speeds, eliminating bandwidth bottlenecks and supporting high-demand applications like virtualization and large file transfers.
OS2 Single Mode 9/125µm Fiber
Provides superior signal integrity over longer distances compared to multimode, ensuring stable and reliable connectivity for extended network segments.
LC-LC Duplex Connectors
Offers standardized, secure, and easy-to-deploy connections, simplifying installation and maintenance within fiber optic infrastructures.
Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Jacket
Reduces the emission of toxic and corrosive gases during a fire, enhancing safety for personnel and protecting sensitive electronic equipment.
Wide Wavelength Support (1260-1625nm)
Optimizes performance for Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) applications, allowing for greater data capacity over existing fiber infrastructure.
Compatible With
Fiber Optic Transceivers
SFP+, QSFP28, XFP, SFP-DD modules from Cisco, Juniper, Arista, HPE
Network Switches & Routers
Enterprise-grade switches, core routers, aggregation switches with LC fiber ports
Fiber Patch Panels
Rack-mount and wall-mount fiber patch panels, fiber distribution units
Media Converters
Fiber-to-Ethernet media converters, fiber optic extenders
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary difference between OS1 and OS2 fiber?
OS2 fiber, like this cable, is designed for longer distances and higher bandwidth applications, typically supporting 100G Ethernet over several kilometers. OS1 is an older standard, generally used for shorter distances and lower speeds within a building.
Can this cable be used with existing 10G or 40G fiber equipment?
Yes, this OS2 single mode fiber cable is backward compatible and can be used with 10G and 40G fiber optic transceivers and equipment that utilize LC connectors and single mode fiber, ensuring flexibility in network upgrades.
What is the significance of the 9/125µm specification?
The 9/125µm refers to the core and cladding diameters of the fiber, respectively. A 9µm core is characteristic of single mode fiber, allowing for a single light path that minimizes signal dispersion and enables long-distance, high-speed data transmission.
Is this fiber cable suitable for outdoor use?
While the LSZH jacket offers fire safety benefits, this specific cable is designed for indoor, structured cabling environments such as data centers and server rooms. For outdoor deployments, specialized armored and UV-resistant outdoor-rated fiber cables are recommended.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer warranty applies. Contact Zent Networks for warranty terms specific to this product.
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.