Tripp Lite by Eaton N422-03M Tripp Lite Fiber Optic Duplex Patch Cable - LC Male to ST Male - 3m (10 ft)
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This fiber optic patch cable supports both 62.5/125 and 8.3/125 multimode fiber specifications, making it versatile for various network infrastructures. The LC connectors offer a small form factor ideal for high-density patch panels, while the ST connectors provide secure bayonet-style connections commonly found in older network installations.
The cable's construction ensures minimal signal attenuation and maximum bandwidth utilization, meeting the rigorous demands of Gigabit Ethernet networks. With precise fiber alignment and durable connector housings, it maintains optical performance through repeated connections and disconnections.
This section brings together practical product details such as Cable Type, Cable Characteristic, Cable Length, Package Contents, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Key Product Advantages
This cable solves compatibility challenges between different fiber optic connector types while maintaining optimal network performance. The mode conditioning design specifically addresses the differential mode delay issues that can occur when running 1000Base-LX signals over multimode fiber.
Interoperability Bridge
Enables seamless connections between equipment with LC interfaces and infrastructure using ST connectors, eliminating the need for separate adapters or converter boxes.
- LC to ST conversion
- No additional hardware required
- Direct equipment compatibility
Performance Optimization
The mode conditioning offset launch technology ensures proper signal propagation in multimode fiber, preventing excessive signal loss and maintaining Gigabit Ethernet performance standards.
- Reduces differential mode delay
- Maintains signal integrity
- IEEE 802.3z compliant
Deployment / Use Cases
This patch cable is ideal for network upgrades where new equipment with LC interfaces must connect to existing fiber infrastructure using ST connectors. It's particularly valuable in data centers, enterprise networks, and telecommunications installations undergoing partial modernization.
Common applications include connecting Gigabit Ethernet switches with LC ports to older fiber patch panels with ST interfaces, linking network interface cards to fiber distribution frames, and establishing temporary links during network reconfiguration projects.
Network Migration Scenarios
Facilitates phased network upgrades by allowing new LC-based equipment to integrate with legacy ST-based fiber infrastructure without immediate wholesale replacement.
Data Center Interconnections
Provides reliable connections between different generations of networking equipment in high-density environments where space constraints make adapter-based solutions impractical.
What's in the Box
The package includes the complete fiber optic duplex patch cable ready for immediate deployment in your network infrastructure.
Highlights
- 3-meter (10-foot) fiber optic duplex patch cable
- LC male to ST male connector configuration
- Mode conditioning design for 1000Base-LX over MMF
- Supports 62.5/125 and 8.3/125 multimode fiber
- IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet compliant
- Duplex construction for bidirectional data flow
- Lifetime limited warranty
- Manufactured by Eaton Corporation
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Eaton Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N422-03M |
| Brand Name | Tripp Lite series |
| Product Model | N422-03M |
| Product Name | Fiber Optic Duplex Patch Cable |
| Product Type | Network Cable |
| Technical Information | |
| Cable Type | Fiber Optic |
| Cable Characteristic | Patch Cable |
| Cable Length | 10 ft (3.05 m) |
| Connector Type on First End | LC - Male |
| Connector on First End Details | 2 x LC - Male |
| Connector Type on Second End | ST - Male |
| Connector on Second End Details | 2 x ST - Male |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Package Contents | Fiber Optic Duplex Patch Cable 3 Meter LC/ST Mode Conditioning Cable |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the purpose of the mode conditioning feature in this cable?
The mode conditioning design offsets signal loss when running 1000Base-LX Gigabit Ethernet over multimode fiber. It addresses differential mode delay issues that can occur with long-wavelength transmitters on multimode fiber, ensuring proper signal propagation and maintaining network performance standards without requiring fiber type changes.
Can this cable connect equipment with different connector types?
Yes, this cable provides direct LC male to ST male connectivity. One end features two LC male connectors, while the opposite end has two ST male connectors. This allows equipment with LC interfaces to connect directly to infrastructure using ST connectors without requiring separate adapters or converter boxes, simplifying network integration.
What fiber types does this patch cable support?
This cable supports both 62.5/125 and 8.3/125 multimode fiber specifications. The mode conditioning design is specifically optimized for these multimode fiber types when used with 1000Base-LX Gigabit Ethernet equipment, providing compatibility with common enterprise and data center fiber infrastructure.
What is the cable length and how is it measured?
The cable measures 3 meters in length, which equals approximately 10 feet (3.05 meters precisely). This length provides sufficient reach for typical patch panel to equipment connections in rack environments while maintaining signal integrity through precise fiber alignment and quality connector construction.
What standards does this fiber optic cable comply with?
This cable is IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet compliant, ensuring it meets the performance requirements for 1000Base-LX network implementations. The compliance guarantees proper signal transmission characteristics, connector performance, and overall reliability for enterprise networking applications requiring Gigabit Ethernet speeds.
What warranty coverage does this product include?
Tripp Lite provides a lifetime limited warranty for this fiber optic patch cable. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the product's usable life, offering long-term assurance of quality and reliability for network infrastructure investments where cable performance directly impacts overall system operation.
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