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Aqua duplex zipcord with LC connectors on both ends, 7 metre length

STARTECH

STARTECH 7m LC-LC OM5 Duplex 50/125µm 40G/100G LSZH fibre optic cable

SKU CH-6WRG-KJBHG

A 7-metre duplex OM5 patch cable with LC-LC connectors for 40G and 100G networks, featuring LSZH jacket and SWDM support from 850-953 nm

  • Supports 40G and 100G networks for high-speed data transmission
  • OM5 multimode fiber covers 850-953nm wavelength range for enhanced capacity
  • Backward compatible with OM4 and OM3 10G networks for legacy integration
  • LSZH jacket emits low smoke and zero halogen for safer installations
  • Ceramic ferrules with UPC polish minimise insertion loss and improve return loss

7-metre OM5 duplex fibre cable

This 7-metre LC-to-LC duplex patch cord uses OM5 50/125 µm multimode fibre rated for 40 Gbit/s and 100 Gbit/s links. It supports short-wavelength division multiplexing across the 850-953 nm VCSEL range and remains backward compatible with OM4 and OM3 10 Gbit/s networks. The LSZH jacket emits low smoke and zero halogen fumes under fire conditions.

Check connector type and link budget

Verify that both ends of your link use LC UPC interfaces and that the transceiver wavelengths fall within the 850-953 nm VCSEL or 1300 nm LED windows. Confirm the installed fibre plant is 50/125 µm multimode so the cable matches the core and cladding dimensions. Ensure the 7-metre length satisfies the maximum channel distance for your targeted data rate.

Replaces OM3 or OM4 patch cords

Swapping older OM3 or OM4 duplex jumpers for this OM5 cable adds headroom for 40 Gbit/s and 100 Gbit/s SWDM traffic while keeping the same LC footprint. The upgrade is worthwhile when you are deploying new 40G/100G transceivers or extending the usable reach of existing 10 Gbit/s links without changing patch-panel infrastructure.

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Questions about this item

Does the 7 m LC-LC OM5 duplex cable come with any accessories or do I need to buy dust caps separately?

The product is supplied as the fibre patch cord only; dust caps, cleaning tools or mounting hardware are not included and must be purchased separately if required.

How do I decide between this OM5 cable and an OM4 or OM3 alternative for a 40G or 100G link?

Choose this OM5 cable when you need SWDM support across the 850-953 nm VCSEL range for 40G or 100G; OM4 and OM3 are backward compatible but lack the extended wavelength optimisation.

What does the 40G/100G rating mean when the cable is installed in a real network?

It indicates the cable supports 40 Gb/s and 100 Gb/s Ethernet over the full 7 m length using 850-953 nm VCSEL sources, with OM5-spec bandwidth and low insertion loss from UPC-polished ceramic ferrules.

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