StarTech.com 3M LC/LC Multimode Duplex 50/125 LSZH Fiber Optic Cable 50FIBLCLC3
The StarTech.com 50FIBLCLC3 3-meter LC/LC fiber optic cable provides essential high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity for critical network infrastructure, supporting data transmissions up to 10 Gbit/s.
- High-Speed Data: Supports 10 Gbit/s data transfer, ensuring rapid communication for demanding applications like server-to-switch connections.
- Enhanced Safety: Features a Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) jacket, minimizing toxic fume release in fire events for safer operational environments.
- Reliable Connectivity: Utilizes 50/125 micron multimode duplex fiber, providing stable, high-bandwidth links for Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Channel networks.
- Broad Compatibility: Equipped with standard LC/LC connectors, ensuring frictionless integration with existing fiber optic network equipment and infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 50FIBLCLC3 is a 3-meter LC/LC multimode duplex fiber optic cable, engineered with 50/125 micron fiber to deliver high-speed data transmissions up to 10 Gbit/s across Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Channel networks. This cable ensures your critical network infrastructure operates with optimal bandwidth.
Housed in a Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) flame-retardant jacket, this cable significantly reduces the emission of toxic smoke and corrosive gases in the event of a fire, protecting personnel and equipment in industrial settings and central offices. It meets essential safety and environmental compliance standards.
- Core Functionality: Provides 10 Gbit/s data transfer over 3 meters, enabling rapid communication between network devices and minimizing latency in data-intensive operations.
- Safety Compliance: Features an LSZH jacket, crucial for meeting fire safety regulations in commercial buildings and protecting staff from harmful fumes.
- Network Reliability: Supports duplex multimode applications with 50/125 micron fiber, ensuring stable and consistent high-bandwidth data flow for critical business systems.
- Standardized Integration: Equipped with LC/LC connectors, allowing for quick and easy deployment with a wide range of existing fiber optic network hardware.
- Operational Value: Engineered for durability and consistent performance, this cable minimizes the need for frequent replacements, contributing to a lower total cost of ownership.
This fiber optic cable is a strategic choice for organizations requiring secure, high-performance network connectivity with an emphasis on safety and long-term reliability.
Technical Specifications
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4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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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 or server-to-storage communication. This cable provides reliable 10 Gbit/s duplex multimode connectivity, ensuring rapid data transfer for critical applications.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams, organizations with virtualized server environments
Secure Network Backbone Links
Establishing secure and compliant network backbones within commercial buildings requires cabling that meets safety standards. The LSZH jacket minimizes fire hazards, making it suitable for plenum spaces and central offices where safety is paramount.
Corporate offices, healthcare systems, educational institutions, government agencies, industrial facilities
Fiber Channel Storage Connectivity
Storage Area Networks (SANs) rely on Fiber Channel for high-speed block-level data access, demanding robust and efficient cabling. This LC/LC multimode cable facilitates fast and stable connections between SAN switches and storage arrays.
IT operations teams, database administrators, organizations managing large data volumes, financial services firms
Key Features
3-meter (9.8 ft) Cable Length
Provides flexible reach for connecting network devices within racks or between adjacent equipment, optimizing physical network layouts.
10 Gbit/s Data Transfer Rate
Enables ultra-fast data transmission, eliminating network bottlenecks and supporting high-demand applications like virtualization and large file transfers.
Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Jacket
Enhances safety by reducing the emission of toxic and corrosive gases during a fire, protecting personnel and sensitive electronic equipment.
50/125 Micron Multimode Duplex Fiber
Delivers reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity over short to medium distances, ensuring consistent performance for Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Channel networks.
LC/LC Connectors
Ensures broad compatibility and easy integration with standard fiber optic network equipment, simplifying deployment and maintenance.
Compatible With
Fiber Optic Switches
Cisco Catalyst, HPE Aruba, Juniper Networks, Dell PowerSwitch
Network Interface Cards (NICs)
Intel, Broadcom, Mellanox, QLogic fiber optic NICs
Storage Area Networks (SANs)
HPE Nimble Storage, Dell EMC PowerVault, NetApp FAS series
Fiber Optic Patch Panels
StarTech.com, Panduit, Leviton, CommScope fiber patch panels
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary application for a 50/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable?
This cable is primarily used for high-speed data transmission over relatively short distances, typically within a building or data center, connecting devices like switches, servers, and storage arrays. It supports Gigabit Ethernet and Fiber Channel networks.
Why is an LSZH jacket important for business environments?
An LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket is crucial for safety in commercial and industrial settings. In the event of a fire, it significantly reduces the emission of toxic and corrosive gases, protecting both personnel and sensitive electronic equipment from damage.
Can this 3-meter LC/LC cable be used with single-mode fiber equipment?
No, this is a multimode fiber optic cable (50/125 micron) and is not compatible with single-mode fiber equipment. Using it with single-mode devices will result in signal loss or no connectivity.
What data speeds does this fiber optic cable support?
This StarTech.com 50/125 multimode fiber optic cable is designed to support data transfer rates up to 10 Gbit/s, making it suitable for high-bandwidth network applications.
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.