StarTech.com 5m OM1 LC-SC Multimode Duplex Fiber Patch Cable LSZH 10Gbps FIBLCSC5
The StarTech.com FIBLCSC5 5-meter OM1 Multimode Duplex Fiber Patch Cable provides essential 10 Gbit/s connectivity between fiber networking devices, ensuring reliable data transfer in critical IT environments.
- High-Speed Connectivity: Delivers 10 Gbit/s data transfer rates, supporting demanding network applications and preventing performance bottlenecks.
- Enhanced Safety: Features a Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) jacket, reducing toxic fume emission in fire scenarios for safer IT environments.
- Broad Compatibility: Equipped with standard LC and SC male connectors, ensuring frictionless integration with existing fiber network infrastructure.
- Optimized Performance: Utilizes OM1 62.5/125 multimode fiber, providing reliable, full-duplex data transmission over short to medium distances.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com FIBLCSC5 is a 5-meter OM1 Multimode Duplex Fiber Patch Cable, engineered to provide 10 Gbit/s data transfer rates between fiber networking devices. It features one LC male connector and one SC male connector, ensuring versatile connectivity options for diverse network setups.
This cable is housed in a Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) flame-retardant jacket, a critical safety feature that minimizes smoke, toxicity, and corrosion when exposed to high heat, protecting personnel and equipment in enclosed IT spaces.
- Core Functionality: Enables 10 Gbit/s full-duplex data transfer, supporting high-bandwidth applications and ensuring rapid communication between network components.
- Safety Compliance: LSZH jacket material significantly reduces hazardous emissions during a fire, meeting stringent safety standards for data centers and server rooms.
- Seamless Integration: Features industry-standard LC and SC connectors, allowing for straightforward connection to a wide range of fiber-optic switches, patch panels, and media converters.
- Durable Construction: Built with a robust 62.5/125 µm OM1 fiber core, providing reliable performance and resilience against common environmental stressors in IT environments.
- Operational Value: Offers a cost-effective and dependable solution for extending or upgrading fiber networks, contributing to long-term infrastructure stability and reduced operational overhead.
This StarTech.com fiber patch cable is a strategic choice for businesses requiring secure, high-performance, and compliant network connectivity.
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What This Solves
High-Speed Server Interconnects
Connect 10 Gigabit fiber network cards in servers to core switches or storage area networks. This ensures rapid data exchange for critical applications and virtualized environments.
Data center operators, enterprise infrastructure teams, co-location facilities
Network Backbone Expansion
Link fiber optic switches within a server rack or between adjacent racks to extend the network backbone. This provides high-bandwidth pathways for aggregated network traffic.
Campus networks, large office buildings, industrial facilities
Fiber Patch Panel Connections
Connect fiber patch panels to active network equipment, facilitating organized and flexible fiber optic cabling management. This simplifies network changes and maintenance operations.
IT operations teams, facilities management, structured cabling deployments
Key Features
5-meter (16ft) Cable Length
Provides ample reach for connecting devices within server racks or between adjacent network cabinets, optimizing cable management.
10 Gbit/s Data Transfer Rate
Supports high-bandwidth applications and ensures rapid, efficient data flow across the network, preventing performance bottlenecks.
OM1 Multimode Fiber Type
Ensures compatibility with existing legacy and current multimode fiber infrastructure, simplifying network upgrades and expansions.
LC to SC Male Connectors
Offers versatile connectivity options, allowing frictionless integration with a broad range of fiber networking devices and patch panels.
Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) Jacket
Enhances safety in enclosed IT environments by minimizing toxic smoke and corrosive gas emissions during a fire, protecting personnel and equipment.
Compatible With
Fiber Optic Switches
Cisco Catalyst, HPE Aruba, Juniper Networks, Dell Networking
Fiber Media Converters
StarTech.com, TP-Link, TRENDnet, Black Box
Fiber Patch Panels
Panduit, CommScope, Leviton, Corning
Network Interface Cards (NICs)
Intel, Broadcom, Mellanox, QLogic fiber NICs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary application for an OM1 fiber cable?
OM1 fiber is commonly used for short-distance, high-speed data transmission, typically up to 33 meters for 10 Gigabit Ethernet, making it suitable for inter-rack or intra-building connections.
Can this cable be used with single-mode fiber equipment?
No, this OM1 multimode fiber cable is designed specifically for multimode fiber systems and is not compatible with single-mode fiber equipment due to different core diameters and light transmission properties.
What are the benefits of an LSZH jacket?
An LSZH jacket significantly reduces the emission of toxic and corrosive gases, as well as dense smoke, in the event of a fire. This is crucial for protecting personnel and sensitive electronic equipment in data centers and server rooms.
What devices can I connect with LC to SC connectors?
This cable can connect network devices with an LC port to devices with an SC port, such as fiber optic switches, media converters, and fiber patch panels, facilitating diverse network configurations.
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.