StarTech.com 5m OM1 LC-ST Duplex Multimode Fiber Optic Cable FIBLCST5
The StarTech.com FIBLCST5 is a 5-meter OM1 LC-ST duplex multimode fiber optic cable purpose-built to provide essential high-speed, long-distance network connections between critical fiber networking devices.
- OM1 Multimode Fiber: Supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet over short distances and 1 Gigabit Ethernet over longer runs, enabling high-bandwidth applications within your network.
- LC-ST Connectors: Provides standardized, secure connections between diverse fiber networking equipment, ensuring broad compatibility and simplified deployment.
- 5-Meter Length: Offers flexible reach for connecting devices within server racks or across adjacent network cabinets, optimizing cable management.
- LSZH Jacket: Ensures minimal smoke and toxic fume emission in fire events, enhancing safety and meeting strict building code compliance for data centers.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com FIBLCST5 is a 5-meter OM1 multimode duplex fiber optic cable, featuring LC (male) and ST (male) connectors for versatile network device integration. Engineered with a 62.5/125 µm core/cladding diameter, it supports data transfer rates up to 10 Gbit/s over appropriate distances.
This cable is housed in a Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) flame-retardant jacket, a critical safety feature for reducing toxic emissions during a fire. It is designed for connecting fiber switches, media converters, and patch panels, ensuring robust and compliant network links.
- High-Speed Data: Supports 10 Gbit/s data transfer rates, facilitating rapid communication between network devices and reducing latency for critical applications.
- Duplex Operation: Enables simultaneous bidirectional data flow, maximizing network efficiency and supporting full-duplex communication protocols.
- LSZH Safety Compliance: Features a Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen jacket, minimizing hazardous smoke and corrosive gas emissions in the event of a fire, crucial for data center safety.
- Standardized Connectors: Equipped with industry-standard LC and ST male connectors, ensuring broad compatibility with existing fiber optic infrastructure and simplifying installations.
- Operational Resilience: Engineered for reliable performance across an operating temperature range of -20 to 60 °C, ensuring consistent network uptime in diverse environmental conditions.
This StarTech.com fiber optic cable provides the dependable, high-performance connectivity required to maintain robust and secure business network operations.
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What This Solves
Interconnect Network Switches
Establish high-speed fiber links between core and distribution layer network switches within a data center or server room. This cable ensures reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for critical network segments.
Corporate data centers, enterprise server rooms, campus network backbones, multi-floor office buildings
Link Fiber Media Converters
Connect fiber media converters to copper-based network devices, extending network reach over longer distances or between different building segments. It facilitates seamless integration of fiber optic segments into existing Ethernet infrastructure.
Distributed office environments, industrial facilities, educational institutions, healthcare campuses
Patch Panel Connections
Create flexible and organized connections between fiber patch panels and active networking equipment in structured cabling systems. This allows for easy reconfigurations and maintenance of fiber optic links.
IT infrastructure teams, network operations centers, facilities management, commercial office spaces
Key Features
5-meter (16ft) Cable Length
Provides ample reach for connecting devices within adjacent racks or cabinets, simplifying physical network layouts and reducing cable clutter.
OM1 Multimode Fiber Optic Type
Supports high-speed data transmission up to 10 Gbit/s over short distances, enabling rapid data exchange for bandwidth-intensive applications.
LC (Male) to ST (Male) Connectors
Ensures broad compatibility with a variety of fiber networking equipment, allowing for flexible integration into existing infrastructure.
Duplex Fiber Mode Structure
Facilitates simultaneous two-way communication, optimizing network performance and supporting full-duplex protocols for efficient data transfer.
Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) Jacket Material
Minimizes the emission of toxic and corrosive gases during a fire, enhancing safety and compliance in sensitive IT environments like data centers.
Compatible With
Fiber Optic Switches
Cisco Catalyst, HPE Aruba, Juniper Networks, Dell PowerSwitch
Fiber Media Converters
StarTech.com, TP-Link, TRENDnet, Black Box
Fiber Patch Panels
Leviton, Panduit, Corning, CommScope
Server HBAs & NICs
Intel, Broadcom, Mellanox, QLogic fiber channel cards
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum data rate supported by this OM1 fiber cable?
This OM1 multimode fiber optic cable supports data transfer rates up to 10 Gbit/s over short distances, making it suitable for high-bandwidth connections within a local network.
Can this cable be used with both LC and ST fiber ports?
Yes, this cable is terminated with one LC (male) connector and one ST (male) connector, allowing direct connection between devices with these respective port types.
What is the significance of the LSZH jacket material?
The Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) jacket material is crucial for safety in enclosed environments, as it emits minimal smoke and no toxic halogen gases when exposed to high heat or fire.
Is this a single-mode or multimode fiber cable?
This is an OM1 multimode fiber optic cable, designed for transmitting multiple light modes simultaneously over shorter distances, commonly used in local area networks.
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.