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Product Features
Technical Overview
This fiber optic coupler features SC network connectors on both ends, with each end providing two female SC ports. The adapter type is fiber optic, making it compatible with standard SC fiber optic cables used in data centers, enterprise networks, and telecommunications infrastructure.
The coupler's design focuses on mechanical stability and optical performance, with precise alignment to minimize signal degradation. It operates as a passive component, requiring no external power, and is suitable for both single-mode and multimode fiber applications when used with corresponding cables.
This section brings together practical product details such as Adapter Type, Connector Type on First End, Connector on First End Details, Package Contents, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
The Tripp Lite N452-000 coupler offers reliable fiber optic connectivity with a focus on durability and performance. Its lifetime warranty underscores the manufacturer's confidence in its construction and long-term reliability in demanding network environments.
High-Precision Mating
Ensures optimal alignment between fiber connectors, reducing insertion loss and maintaining signal integrity for consistent data transmission.
- Precision-engineered components
- Minimized signal degradation
Flexible Configuration
Supports both simplex and duplex connector setups, allowing adaptation to various cabling requirements without additional hardware.
- Accepts two simplex connectors
- Accepts one duplex connector
Durable Construction
Built to withstand repeated connections and disconnections in patch panel environments, ensuring long-term reliability.
- Robust housing
- Lifetime warranty backed
Deployment / Use Cases
This coupler is ideal for extending fiber optic cables in patch panels, connecting separate fiber runs, or joining cables in network racks. It serves as a critical component in structured cabling systems where precise fiber alignment is essential for high-speed data transmission.
Common applications include data center interconnects, enterprise network backbone extensions, telecommunications infrastructure, and any scenario requiring reliable SC fiber optic coupling. Its passive design makes it easy to deploy without configuration or power requirements.
Patch Panel Integration
Use in patch panels to connect incoming and outgoing fiber cables, facilitating organized cable management and easy reconfiguration.
Network Extension
Extend existing fiber runs by coupling two cables together, enabling longer distances without signal regeneration in compatible setups.
What's in the Box
The package includes the Duplex Fiber SC/SC Coupler, ready for immediate installation in your network infrastructure.
Package contents include Duplex Fiber SC/SC Coupler Duplex SC to SC fiber optic coupler, Duplex Fiber SC/SC Coupler. These included items support setup, installation, and immediate deployment without needing to source the core bundled accessories separately.
Highlights
- Duplex SC/SC coupler for extending existing fiber optic cables
- High-precision mating structure with low insertion loss
- Accepts two simplex connectors or one duplex connector per end
- SC Network - Female connectors on both ends
- Passive fiber optic adapter requiring no external power
- Lifetime warranty for long-term reliability
- Ideal for patch panels and network rack deployments
- Made by Tripp Lite by Eaton, a trusted networking brand
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Eaton Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N452-000 |
| Brand Name | Tripp Lite series |
| Product Model | N452-000 |
| Product Name | Duplex Fiber SC/SC Coupler |
| Product Type | Network Adapter |
| Technical Information | |
| Adapter Type | Fiber Optic |
| Connector Type on First End | SC Network - Female |
| Connector on First End Details | 2 x SC Network Female |
| Connector Type on Second End | SC Network - Female |
| Connector on Second End Details | 2 x SC Network Female |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | Duplex Fiber SC/SC Coupler Duplex SC to SC fiber optic coupler |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
User Manual
FAQ
What type of connectors does this coupler use?
This coupler uses SC Network - Female connectors on both ends. Each end has two female SC ports, allowing it to connect two SC fiber optic cables with corresponding male connectors.
Can this coupler be used with both single-mode and multimode fiber?
Yes, the coupler is compatible with both single-mode and multimode fiber optic cables, provided the cables have SC connectors. It serves as a passive adapter, so compatibility depends on the cables used rather than the coupler itself.
What is the main purpose of this fiber optic coupler?
The main purpose is to extend or join existing SC fiber optic cables in network infrastructure, such as patch panels, data centers, or telecommunications setups. It enables seamless connections between two cables without splicing, supporting cable management and reconfiguration.
Does this coupler require external power?
No, this is a passive fiber optic coupler that requires no external power. It operates mechanically to align and connect fiber cables, making it easy to deploy in any network environment without additional power sources.
What warranty comes with this product?
The product comes with a lifetime limited warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship for the duration of its use. This warranty reflects the durable construction and reliability expected from Tripp Lite by Eaton networking components.
How many connectors can be attached to each end of the coupler?
Each end of the coupler has two female SC ports, allowing up to two simplex SC connectors or one duplex SC connector to be attached per end. This duplex configuration provides flexibility for various cabling setups in network deployments.