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Product Features
Technical Overview
This fiber optic cable utilizes multimode technology, which is optimized for short to medium-distance transmissions, typically within buildings or campuses. The duplex configuration allows simultaneous bidirectional data flow, essential for modern networking environments that require full-duplex communication.
The LC connectors are compact and latch securely, providing reliable connections with low insertion loss. Attenuation loss meets or exceeds industry standards, ensuring signal integrity over the 5-meter length. The cable is immune to electrical interference, making it ideal for installations near power sources or in electrically noisy environments.
This section brings together practical product details such as Cable Type, Cable Characteristic, Fiber Optic Mode, Color Family, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
This cable combines durability, performance, and safety features to deliver a reliable networking solution. The LSZH jacket not only resists flames and corrosion but is also halogen-free, contributing to a safer work environment and compliance with stringent environmental regulations.
High-Speed Connectivity
Supports data transfer rates up to 10 Gbit/s, enabling fast and efficient network operations for applications like data storage, video streaming, and cloud computing.
- 10 Gbit/s throughput
- Low attenuation loss
- Immune to EMI/RFI
Enhanced Safety and Durability
The LSZH jacket minimizes smoke and toxic halogen emissions during fire incidents, while its corrosion-resistant design ensures long-term reliability in various environmental conditions.
- Flame retardant
- Halogen free
- Corrosion resistant
Deployment / Use Cases
This fiber optic patch cable is versatile for multiple networking scenarios. It is commonly used in data centers to connect servers to switches or storage area networks, where high bandwidth and low latency are critical. The 5-meter length provides flexibility for rack-to-rack or within-rack connections without excessive cable slack.
In enterprise offices, it can link network switches to fiber backbone infrastructure, supporting gigabit Ethernet or faster standards. The orange color aids in quick identification during installations or troubleshooting, streamlining cable management and maintenance processes.
Data Center Applications
Ideal for connecting fiber optic transceivers in switches, routers, and servers, ensuring reliable high-speed data transmission in dense server environments.
Enterprise Networking
Suitable for building backbone connections between network closets or linking to fiber distribution panels, supporting scalable network expansions.
Physical Profile
The cable features a lightweight design at approximately 2.50 ounces, making it easy to handle and install. The orange LSZH jacket is not only visually distinctive but also provides protection against physical wear and environmental factors. Its flexible construction allows for smooth routing through cable trays, conduits, or under-floor systems without compromising performance.
- Weight
- 2.50 oz (70.87 g)
- Length
- 16.4 ft (5 m)
Highlights
- 5-meter (16.4 ft) multimode duplex fiber optic patch cable
- LC/LC connectors on both ends for secure network device connections
- 62.5/125 µm core/cladding specification supporting 10 Gbit/s data rates
- LSZH (Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen) jacket for enhanced fire safety
- Immune to electrical interference, ensuring reliable signal transmission
- Orange color for easy identification in cable management systems
- Halogen-free, flame-retardant, and corrosion-resistant construction
- Complies with RoHS, WEEE, and REACH environmental standards
- Lifetime limited warranty for long-term peace of mind
- Lightweight design at 2.50 oz for easy installation and handling
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | StarTech.com |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FIBLCLC5 |
| Brand Name | StarTech.com |
| Product Name | 5m Multimode 62.5/125 Duplex Fiber Patch Cable LC - LC |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 Each |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Fiber Optic |
| Cable Characteristic | Patch Cable |
| Fiber Optic Mode | Multi-mode |
| Fiber Optic Cable Core/Cladding Specification | 62.5/125 µm |
| Cable Length | 16.4 ft (5 m) |
| Connector Type on First End | LC Network - Male |
| Connector Gender on First End | Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 2 x LC Network - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | LC Network - Male |
| Connector Gender on Second End | Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 2 x LC Network - Male |
| Jacket Type | LSZH |
| Device Supported | Network Device |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbit/s |
| Features | Halogen Free,Flame Retardant,Corrosion Resistant |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Orange |
| Product Color | Orange |
| Weight (Approximate) | 2.50 oz (70.87 g) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Environmentally Friendly | Yes |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE),Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the length of this fiber optic cable?
This cable is 5 meters long, which is equivalent to 16.4 feet. This length is suitable for short to medium-distance connections in data centers, server rooms, or office networks, providing flexibility without excessive slack.
What type of connectors does this cable have?
The cable features LC connectors on both ends, with each end having two LC male connectors in a duplex configuration. This setup allows for bidirectional data flow and is commonly used with fiber optic network equipment like switches and transceivers.
What does LSZH jacket mean, and why is it important?
LSZH stands for Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen. This jacket material reduces smoke and eliminates toxic halogen emissions during fire incidents, enhancing safety in enclosed spaces like data centers. It also provides flame retardancy and corrosion resistance for durable performance.
What is the data transfer rate supported by this cable?
This cable supports data transfer rates up to 10 Gbit/s. It is designed for high-speed networking applications, ensuring efficient bandwidth usage for tasks such as data storage, video streaming, and enterprise communications over fiber optic connections.
Is this cable immune to electrical interference?
Yes, this fiber optic cable is immune to electrical interference, including electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI). This makes it ideal for installations near power sources or in environments with high electrical noise, ensuring reliable signal integrity.
What warranty does this product come with?
This product includes a lifetime limited warranty from StarTech.com. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product, providing long-term assurance and support for your networking investment.