StarTech.com 2m OM2 LC to LC Duplex LSZH Fiber Optic Cable 50FIBLCLC2
The StarTech.com 2m OM2 LC to LC Duplex LSZH Fiber Optic Cable provides a critical 10 Gbit/s link for high-bandwidth network segments, ensuring robust data transmission over its 2-meter length in demanding environments.
- 10Gbps Performance: Delivers high-speed 10 Gigabit per second data transfer rates, eliminating network bottlenecks for critical business applications.
- OM2 Multimode Fiber: Supports duplex multimode applications over 50/125 micron fiber, enabling reliable, high-bandwidth data transmissions across your infrastructure.
- LSZH Safety Jacket: Features a Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen jacket, significantly reducing smoke and toxic fumes in fire events to protect personnel and equipment.
- LC to LC Connectivity: Provides standard LC to LC male connections, ensuring broad compatibility with existing fiber optic network hardware and patch panels.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 2m OM2 LC to LC Duplex LSZH Fiber Optic Cable, MPN 50FIBLCLC2, is a purpose-built solution for high-speed network segments, supporting 10 Gbit/s data transfer rates over its 2-meter length. It features 50/125 micron multimode fiber, ensuring efficient and reliable data flow between critical network devices.
A key differentiator is the Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) jacket, enhancing safety by minimizing smoke and toxic fumes during a fire, which is critical for compliance in industrial or central office environments. This cable integrates seamlessly into existing Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Channel networks, providing a robust and compliant connectivity solution.
- Core Functionality: Delivers 10 Gbit/s data transfer rates, ensuring high-speed connectivity for demanding network applications and preventing performance bottlenecks.
- Duplex Multimode: Supports simultaneous two-way communication over 50/125 micron OM2 fiber, optimizing data flow for efficient network operations.
- LSZH Safety Compliance: Features a Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen jacket, reducing fire-related risks by minimizing smoke and toxic gas emissions in critical infrastructure.
- Broad Compatibility: Equipped with standard LC to LC connectors, ensuring frictionless integration with a wide range of fiber optic switches, servers, and patch panels.
- Operational Value: Engineered for durability and compliance, this cable provides a reliable, long-term solution for high-bandwidth network segments, reducing future replacement costs.
Choose the StarTech.com 2m OM2 LC to LC Duplex LSZH Fiber Optic Cable for secure, high-performance network links that meet stringent safety and operational requirements.
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What This Solves
High-Speed Server Interconnects
In data centers and server rooms, reliable high-speed links are essential for server-to-server and server-to-storage communication. This cable provides a 10 Gbit/s duplex connection, ensuring rapid data exchange for virtualized environments and database operations.
Data center operators, enterprise infrastructure teams, co-location facilities
Network Backbone & Patching
Connecting core network switches or extending fiber runs within a wiring closet requires robust, high-bandwidth cabling. The OM2 LC to LC cable facilitates 10Gbps links, maintaining network performance across critical backbone segments.
Campus networks, corporate offices, industrial facilities, IT operations teams
Safety-Compliant Deployments
Environments with strict fire safety regulations, such as central offices or public buildings, demand cabling that minimizes hazards. The LSZH jacket reduces smoke and toxic fumes during a fire, ensuring compliance and enhancing personnel safety.
Healthcare systems, government agencies, educational institutions, manufacturing plants
Key Features
2-meter OM2 Multimode Fiber
Provides a precise 2-meter length for connecting devices, reducing cable clutter while supporting 10 Gbit/s data rates for high-performance links.
LC to LC Duplex Connectors
Ensures broad compatibility with standard fiber optic equipment, enabling frictionless integration into existing network infrastructure.
50/125 Micron Core/Cladding
Optimized for multimode applications, this fiber construction supports efficient light transmission for reliable, high-bandwidth data delivery.
10 Gbit/s Data Transfer Rate
Delivers enterprise-grade speed, eliminating network bottlenecks and supporting demanding applications like virtualization and large file transfers.
Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) Jacket
Enhances safety in enclosed spaces by minimizing smoke and toxic gas emissions during a fire, protecting personnel and sensitive equipment.
Compatible With
Network Switches
Cisco Catalyst, HPE Aruba, Juniper, Dell PowerSwitch, Netgear ProSAFE
Fiber Optic Transceivers
SFP+, QSFP+, XFP modules with LC ports from various vendors
Servers & Storage
HPE ProLiant, Dell PowerEdge, Lenovo ThinkSystem, NAS devices with fiber HBAs
Patch Panels & Enclosures
Fiber optic patch panels, wall-mount enclosures, rack-mount fiber trays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum distance this OM2 cable can support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet?
This 2-meter OM2 fiber optic cable is designed for short-distance, high-speed connections. While OM2 can support 10 Gigabit Ethernet up to 82 meters, this specific cable is optimized for rack-to-rack or device-to-patch panel links within a 2-meter range.
Can this cable be used with single-mode fiber equipment?
No, this is an OM2 multimode fiber optic cable. It is specifically designed for use with multimode fiber equipment and transceivers. Single-mode and multimode fibers have different core diameters and light transmission properties, making them incompatible.
What are the benefits of an LSZH jacket compared to a PVC jacket?
An LSZH (Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen) jacket significantly reduces the emission of smoke, toxic fumes, and corrosive gases in the event of a fire. This is crucial for safety and compliance in enclosed spaces like data centers, compared to PVC jackets which can release harmful substances.
Is this cable suitable for Fiber Channel networks?
Yes, this StarTech.com 2m OM2 LC to LC Duplex Fiber Optic Cable is fully compatible with Fiber Channel networks, supporting high-speed data transmissions for Storage Area Networks (SANs) and other critical storage infrastructure.
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.