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Blue aqua duplex fibre cable with two LC connectors, 3 metres long

Nippon Labs

Nippon Labs 30FP-16FP-10-LCLC-03 OM3 LC to LC fibre optic cable 3M

SKU CH-9QHC-1PY91 MPN 30FP-16FP-10-LCLC-03

Duplex OM3 multimode cable with LC/UPC connectors supports 10 Gb up to 300 m and 40/100 Gb up to 100 m

  • Connector count2
  • Connector detailsLC to LC
  • Product typeFiber Optic Cable
  • Product colorBlue
  • Overall length9.8 ft (2.99 m)
  • DetailsFiber Mode: OM3, Multi-mode, 50 / 125 Fiber Count: 2 Strands
  • Supports 10Gb links up to 300 metres with OM3 50/125 fibre
  • Handles 40Gb and 100Gb runs up to 100 metres for high-throughput needs
  • Low insertion loss below .3 dB and return loss above 35 dB ensure signal integrity
  • UPC-polished LC duplex connectors fit high-density patch panels and transceivers
  • OFNR-rated PVC jacket with 2.0 mm diameter suits riser installations between floors

OM3 LC duplex cable for 10Gb links

This three-metre OM3 multimode cable uses LC connectors on both ends to link switches, transceivers or patch panels in data-centre and enterprise racks. The 50/125 micron fibre supports 10Gb Ethernet up to 300 metres, so the short length leaves ample margin for rack-to-rack runs. UPC polish keeps insertion loss below .3 dB and return loss above 35 dB. Aqua PVC jacket is OFNR rated for riser pathways.

OFNR riser jacket and UPC polish

The OFNR rating allows installation in vertical shafts between floors without additional fire-barrier measures. UPC end-face polish on both LC ferrules reduces back-reflection for LED and VCSEL sources, protecting transceiver sensitivity. Duplex zip-cord construction with 2.0 mm outer diameter eases routing in high-density panels. Backward compatibility with legacy 50/125 LED systems protects existing infrastructure investment.

10Gb 300m headroom and 40Gb 100m limit

At 9.8ft the cable introduces negligible attenuation, leaving the full 300 metre 10Gb budget available for the remaining link. Effective modal bandwidth of 2000 MHz/km at 850nm also supports 40Gb and 100Gb Ethernet up to 100 metres. Builders needing longer 40Gb or 100Gb reaches, or single-mode distances beyond 300 metres, must select a different fibre type.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNippon Labs
Model name30FP-16FP-10-LCLC-03
Product typeFiber Optic Cable
Product colorBlue
Ports & slots
Connector count2
Connector detailsLC to LC
Size & build
Overall length9.8 ft (2.99 m)
Shipping weight0.59 kg
Package size203 × 76 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Will the LC connectors or PVC jacket need periodic replacement in a riser installation?

The cable uses UPC-polished LC connectors rated for <0.3 dB insertion loss and >35 dB return loss, with an OFNR-rated PVC jacket; both are designed for permanent riser runs and have no scheduled replacement interval.

What bandwidth-distance limit appears first when running 40Gb or 100Gb links continuously?

OM3 fibre with 2000 MHz/km EMB at 850 nm supports 40Gb and 100Gb up to 100 metres; beyond that distance modal dispersion becomes the limiting factor.

Does the 2.0 mm aqua jacket or the LC ferrules generate noticeable heat or require extra power during all-day 10Gb operation?

Passive fibre carries light only; the 50/125 µm cores and LC ferrules produce no heat and draw no power, so a 3-metre run adds zero thermal load to the rack.

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