StarTech.com 7M Multimode Duplex 62.5/125 LSZH LC/LC Fiber Optic Cable FIBLCLC7
The StarTech.com 7M Multimode Duplex 62.5/125 LSZH LC/LC Fiber Optic Cable provides essential high-speed connectivity over 7 meters, ensuring reliable data transfer and critical fire safety within your network infrastructure.
- Secure Connectivity: Features a Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) jacket, minimizing toxic fume release in fire events and protecting personnel and equipment.
- High-Speed Data: Supports multimode duplex 62.5/125 fiber, enabling rapid data transfer between critical network devices without bottlenecks.
- LC/LC Termination: Equipped with male LC connectors on both ends, ensuring broad compatibility with standard fiber optic networking equipment.
- 7-Meter Reach: Provides a flexible 23-foot connection length, ideal for linking devices within racks or across adjacent network cabinets.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com FIBLCLC7 is a 7-meter multimode duplex fiber optic cable, featuring 62.5/125 micron core/cladding and LC male connectors on both ends. This cable is purpose-built to facilitate high-speed, reliable connections between fiber network devices, supporting critical business operations.
Housed in a Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) jacket, this cable meets stringent fire safety standards, reducing the emission of harmful smoke and corrosive gases during a fire. This compliance is essential for maintaining operational safety and protecting sensitive equipment in data centers and commercial buildings.
- Core Functionality: Provides essential high-speed fiber connectivity, ensuring your network devices communicate efficiently and without data loss.
- Fire Safety Compliance: Features an LSZH jacket, critical for installations in public buildings and data centers to minimize smoke and toxic fumes during a fire.
- Reliable Performance: Supports multimode 62.5/125 fiber, delivering consistent data throughput for applications requiring dependable network links.
- Broad Compatibility: Terminated with standard LC male connectors, ensuring seamless integration with a wide range of fiber optic switches, servers, and patch panels.
- Operational Value: Engineered for durability and safety, this cable contributes to long-term network stability and reduces the total cost of ownership by minimizing replacement needs.
This StarTech.com fiber optic cable is a strategic choice for businesses prioritizing both network performance and critical infrastructure safety.
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What This Solves
Data Center Rack Connectivity
Within data center racks, high-speed and reliable connections are essential for server-to-switch and switch-to-storage links. This 7-meter LC/LC multimode fiber cable provides the necessary bandwidth and fire safety for critical inter-device communication.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams
Building Backbone Interconnects
Connecting network equipment between wiring closets or floors in commercial buildings requires cables that meet strict fire safety codes. The LSZH jacket on this fiber cable ensures compliance with building regulations, minimizing hazardous smoke and fumes during an emergency.
Corporate campuses, multi-story office buildings, facilities management teams
High-Bandwidth Device Linking
Specific network devices, such as high-performance servers or storage arrays, demand dedicated high-bandwidth fiber connections to prevent data bottlenecks. This multimode duplex fiber cable delivers the robust, high-speed link required for mission-critical applications and large data transfers.
Financial trading firms, healthcare systems, manufacturing operations
Key Features
7-meter (23ft) Cable Length
Provides flexible reach for connecting network devices within racks or across adjacent equipment, optimizing cable management.
Multimode Duplex 62.5/125 Fiber
Enables high-speed, reliable data transmission over shorter distances, preventing network bottlenecks in internal infrastructure.
LC Male Connectors on Both Ends
Ensures universal compatibility with a wide array of standard fiber optic networking equipment, simplifying deployment and integration.
Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) Jacket
Significantly reduces the emission of toxic smoke and corrosive gases in fire conditions, enhancing safety and compliance in commercial environments.
Full Duplex Support
Allows simultaneous two-way data communication, maximizing network efficiency and throughput for demanding business applications.
Compatible With
Fiber Optic Switches
Cisco Catalyst, HPE Aruba, Juniper Networks, Dell PowerSwitch
Network Servers
Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, Supermicro servers with fiber NICs
Storage Area Networks (SANs)
NetApp FAS, Dell EMC Unity, HPE Nimble Storage, Pure Storage FlashArray
Fiber Optic Patch Panels
Standard LC-compatible patch panels, fiber distribution units, media converters
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary advantage of an LSZH jacket for this fiber optic cable?
The LSZH jacket is crucial for fire safety in commercial and public buildings. It significantly reduces the emission of toxic and corrosive gases, as well as dense smoke, compared to standard PVC cables during a fire, protecting personnel and sensitive equipment.
Can this 62.5/125 multimode fiber cable be used with 50/125 multimode equipment?
While physically compatible, mixing 62.5/125 (OM1) with 50/125 (OM2/OM3/OM4) multimode fiber is generally not recommended due to potential signal loss and reduced performance. For optimal results, match fiber types.
What types of devices typically use LC connectors for fiber optic connections?
LC connectors are widely used in enterprise networking for connecting fiber optic switches, network interface cards (NICs) in servers, storage area network (SAN) equipment, and fiber patch panels due to their small form factor and reliable performance.
Is this fiber optic cable suitable for outdoor installations?
No, this cable is designed for indoor use. Its LSZH jacket provides fire safety benefits for internal building infrastructure but is not rated for outdoor environmental factors like UV exposure, extreme temperatures, or moisture.
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.