StarTech.com 8M LC to LC OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable SMDOS2LCLC8M
The StarTech.com SMDOS2LCLC8M is an 8-meter LC to LC OS2 single mode duplex fiber optic cable, engineered to support 100G networks with a 10 Gbit/s data transfer rate and optimized for CWDM applications.
- 100G Network Support: Enables high-bandwidth data transmission, future-proofing network infrastructure for demanding applications and increased data volumes.
- OS2 Single Mode Fiber: Facilitates reliable, long-distance data transfer, minimizing signal degradation across extended network segments.
- CWDM Optimization: Enhances channel isolation over a 1260-1625nm wavelength range, ensuring optimal signal strength and clarity for multiplexed data streams.
- LSZH Jacket: Provides a low smoke zero halogen jacket, reducing toxic fume emissions in fire events to enhance safety in enclosed IT environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The StarTech.com SMDOS2LCLC8M is an 8-meter LC to LC OS2 single mode duplex fiber optic cable, purpose-built for high-performance network environments. Featuring 9/125µm core/cladding, it supports 10 Gbit/s data transfer rates and is designed to integrate seamlessly into 100G network infrastructures.
This cable is optimized for Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) applications, supporting a broad 1260-1625nm wavelength range to improve channel isolation and signal strength. Its Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket enhances safety, making it a compliant choice for critical data center and server room deployments.
- Core Functionality: Delivers 10 Gbit/s data transfer rates, supporting 100G network infrastructure for high-speed data backbone requirements.
- Signal Integrity: Features a low 0.3 dB insertion loss and high 55 dB return loss, ensuring minimal signal degradation and reliable data transmission over distance.
- Flexible Deployment: Engineered with a 1 cm bending radius, allowing for easier routing and installation in tight spaces without compromising fiber performance.
- Environmental Safety: Utilizes a Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket, enhancing safety by reducing harmful emissions in the event of a fire.
- Operational Value: Provides a durable and compliant OS2 single mode solution, extending the lifecycle of critical network links and reducing long-term maintenance costs.
This fiber optic cable is an essential component for organizations requiring robust, high-speed, and safe network connectivity for their critical operations.
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What This Solves
High-Speed Data Center Links
Within modern data centers, rapid and reliable data transfer between core devices is paramount for application performance. This cable connects core switches and servers, ensuring rapid data flow for virtualized environments and cloud applications.
Data center operators, co-location facilities, enterprise infrastructure teams
Campus Network Backbones
Extending network connectivity across a large campus or between multiple buildings requires robust cabling that maintains signal integrity over distance. This cable extends network connectivity between buildings or distant network closets, maintaining signal integrity over long-haul fiber runs.
Campus networks, remote office deployments, metro-area infrastructure
CWDM System Integration
Organizations seeking to maximize fiber utilization by transmitting multiple signals over a single fiber pair require specialized components. This cable facilitates the deployment of Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) solutions, enabling multiple data channels over a single fiber pair.
Organizations deploying CWDM, network operations centers, IT operations teams
Key Features
Cable Length: 8 meters (26.2 feet)
Provides sufficient reach for connecting network devices across server racks or between adjacent network cabinets, optimizing layout flexibility.
Fibre Optic Type: OS2 Single Mode Duplex
Supports high-speed, long-distance data transmission, crucial for enterprise backbones and campus networks requiring extended reach.
Connector Type: LC to LC (UPC)
Ensures broad compatibility with standard fiber optic networking equipment, simplifying deployment and maintenance across diverse infrastructures.
Wavelengths Supported: 1260-1625 nm
Optimizes performance for CWDM applications, allowing for efficient multiplexing of multiple data signals over a single fiber pair.
Jacket Material: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH)
Enhances safety in enclosed IT environments by reducing the emission of toxic fumes in the event of a fire, ensuring compliance and personnel protection.
Compatible With
Networking Equipment
Fiber optic switches, routers, media converters, patch panels from all major brands
Data Center Infrastructure
Servers, storage area networks (SAN), network attached storage (NAS) systems requiring fiber connectivity
CWDM Systems
Wavelength division multiplexing transceivers, optical add-drop multiplexers (OADMs)
Fiber Optic Transceivers
LC SFP, SFP+, QSFP+ modules and other compatible optical transceivers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum data transfer rate supported by this cable?
This StarTech.com OS2 single mode duplex fiber optic cable supports data transfer rates up to 10 Gbit/s, making it suitable for high-speed network connections within enterprise environments.
Can this cable be used for Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) applications?
Yes, this cable is specifically optimized for CWDM applications, supporting an extended wavelength range of 1260-1625nm for improved channel isolation and efficient signal multiplexing.
What is the significance of the LSZH jacket material?
The Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket material reduces the emission of toxic and corrosive gases during a fire, significantly enhancing safety in data centers, server rooms, and other enclosed IT environments.
What type of fiber mode structure does this cable use?
This cable features a single-mode fiber structure with a 9 µm core diameter and 125 µm cladding diameter, designed for long-distance, high-bandwidth data transmission with minimal signal loss.
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.