StarTech.com 50M LC to LC OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable SMDOS2LCLC50M
The StarTech.com 50M LC to LC OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable provides high-bandwidth connectivity for 100 Gigabit Ethernet networks, ensuring critical data transmission over its 50-meter length.
- 100 Gigabit Ready: Supports high-speed 100 Gigabit Ethernet networks, enabling rapid data transfer for demanding business applications and reducing network bottlenecks.
- Extended Reach: Engineered for 50 meters, this OS2 single-mode fiber cable facilitates long-distance connections between network devices without signal degradation.
- CWDM Optimized: Designed for Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) applications, it enhances channel isolation for optimal signal strength across a wide wavelength range.
- LSZH Jacket: Features a Low Smoke Zero Halogen jacket, minimizing toxic fume emission in fire events and contributing to building safety and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com 50M LC to LC OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable is a 9/125µm single-mode solution, providing 10 Gbit/s data transfer rates over its 50-meter length with LC/UPC connectors. It is engineered for robust performance in demanding network environments.
This cable supports CWDM applications across a broad 1260-1625nm wavelength range, ensuring enhanced signal isolation. Its Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket improves safety, while a 1 cm bending radius allows for flexible installation in confined spaces.
- Core Diameter 9 µm: Facilitates single-mode light transmission over long distances, enabling high-speed data delivery across large office campuses or data centers.
- Cladding Diameter 125 µm: Provides precise optical alignment and protection for the fiber core, ensuring consistent signal quality and reducing data loss.
- Insertion Loss 0.3 dB: Minimizes signal power reduction as light passes through the connection, preserving data integrity and maximizing network throughput.
- Return Loss 55 dB: Ensures minimal signal reflection back to the source, preventing interference and maintaining stable, high-performance network communication.
- Operating Temperature -20 to 60 °C: Guarantees reliable performance across a wide range of environmental conditions, suitable for diverse IT infrastructure deployments.
This fiber optic cable delivers the necessary performance and reliability for businesses requiring high-speed, long-distance network connectivity with enhanced safety features.
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What This Solves
Data Center Interconnects
Businesses need to link network equipment within a data center or between adjacent server rooms over distances up to 50 meters. This cable provides reliable, high-speed LC-LC connectivity, ensuring efficient data flow between core switches, servers, and storage arrays.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams
Campus Network Backbone
Organizations with multiple buildings or large campuses require a robust fiber backbone to connect their distributed network segments. The 50-meter OS2 single-mode fiber extends 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, supporting high-bandwidth applications across the entire organizational footprint.
University campuses, large corporate offices, government agencies, healthcare systems
CWDM System Integration
Businesses deploying Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) technology need fiber cables optimized for specific wavelength ranges to maximize network capacity. This cable supports the 1260-1625nm wavelength range, facilitating CWDM deployments and improving channel isolation for enhanced signal integrity.
Telecommunications infrastructure, large-scale data networks, specialized industrial control systems
Key Features
Cable length: 50 m
Provides ample reach for connecting network devices across large server rooms or between different sections of a facility, eliminating the need for signal boosters.
Fibre optic type: OS2 Single-mode
Enables high-speed, long-distance data transmission with minimal attenuation, supporting critical 100 Gigabit Ethernet applications for enterprise networks.
Connector 1 & 2: LC/UPC
Ensures standardized, secure connections with common network equipment, simplifying deployment and reducing compatibility issues in existing fiber infrastructure.
Jacket material: Low smoke zero halogen (LSZH)
Enhances safety by emitting minimal smoke and no toxic halogens in fire conditions, crucial for meeting building codes and protecting personnel.
Data transfer rate: 10 Gbit/s (compatible with 100GbE networks)
Delivers robust data throughput for demanding applications, ensuring rapid file transfers and responsive network performance for business operations.
Compatible With
Networking Equipment
Fiber optic switches, routers, media converters, patch panels from all major brands
Servers & Storage
Rackmount servers, network-attached storage (NAS), storage area networks (SAN) with fiber interfaces
Transceivers
SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, and other optical transceivers with LC connectors
CWDM Systems
Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) devices and infrastructure requiring OS2 single-mode fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of network speeds does this OS2 fiber cable support?
This OS2 single-mode fiber optic cable is engineered to support high-bandwidth 100 Gigabit Ethernet networks, providing reliable data transmission for demanding enterprise applications.
Can this cable be used in Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) systems?
Yes, this cable is specifically designed to facilitate connectivity across CWDM applications, supporting an extended wavelength range of 1260-1625nm for optimal signal strength.
What are the benefits of the Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket material?
The LSZH jacket significantly reduces the emission of toxic and corrosive gases during a fire, enhancing safety in enclosed spaces and helping to meet fire safety regulations in commercial buildings.
What is the minimum bending radius for this fiber optic cable?
This cable has a bending radius of 1 cm, allowing for flexible routing and installation in tight spaces or crowded cable trays without compromising signal integrity or performance.
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.