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Axiom

Axiom MPO Female to MPO Male OM3 50/125 Fibre Optic Cable 6.56 ft

SKU CH-K9HR-EAQ8A

A 6.56 ft OM3 multimode fibre cable with 50/125 µm core and MPO female-to-male connectors in aqua

  • Connector details1 x MPO Female Network
  • Product typeNetwork Cable
  • Product colorAqua
  • Overall length6.56 ft (2 m)
  • OM3 multimode fibre handles high-density data centre links
  • Aqua jacket enables quick visual identification in patch panels
  • MPO female to MPO male connectors suit trunk-to-panel runs
  • Flame-retardant jacket meets RoHS environmental standards
  • 56 ft length fits standard rack-to-rack distances

Axiom OM3 multimode fibre cable

This Axiom cable is a 6.56 ft multimode fibre patch lead built for short-reach network links. It uses a 50/125 µm core/cladding profile and terminates in one MPO female connector and one MPO male connector. The aqua jacket identifies the OM3 rating at a glance. Installers connecting transceivers or cassette modules in data-centre racks will find the pin-out matches standard polarity methods.

Passive cable thermals and power

As a passive glass-fibre assembly the cable draws no electrical power and generates no heat of its own. There are no active components, fans or electronics, so acoustic noise is zero. The only thermal consideration is the ambient temperature rating of the flame-retardant jacket, which protects the fibres in typical equipment-room conditions.

Build quality and daily handling

The RoHS-compliant jacket is flame retardant and marked as environmentally friendly. Each MPO end carries a locking latch that secures the ferrule against vibration but releases with a finger squeeze. The 6.56 ft length gives enough slack for rack-to-rack runs without excessive coil storage. Buyers needing single-fibre LC or SC terminations, or a longer reach for campus links, will need a different assembly.

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Price $152.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAxiom
Product typeNetwork Cable
Product colorAqua
Ports & slots
Connector details1 x MPO Female Network
Size & build
Overall length6.56 ft (2 m)

Questions about this item

How do I connect the MPO female end to a transceiver and what step is often missed?

Align the key on the MPO female connector with the keyway on the transceiver port, push until the latch clicks, and verify the aqua jacket faces the correct polarity before tightening.

What maintenance will this OM3 50/125 cable need over time?

Inspect the MPO ferrules for dust before each mating, clean with a lint-free wipe and isopropyl alcohol if contaminated, and replace the cable if insertion loss exceeds your link budget.

What physical limit appears first during sustained high-density patching?

The 6.56 ft length fixes the reach; in tight cabinets the stiff aqua jacket and MPO latch spacing can prevent adjacent ports from being populated simultaneously.

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