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Yellow duplex fibre cable with blue SC connectors on both ends, five metres long

STARTECH

STARTECH SMDOS2SCSC5M 5m SC-SC OS2 Duplex Fibre Optic Cable 9/125 40G/100G LSZH

SKU CH-DNQ4-7H3PF

5-metre OS2 single-mode duplex cable with SC/UPC connectors for 40 Gbit/s and 100 Gbit/s links

  • Singlemode OS2 core supports 40 Gbps and 100 Gbps links
  • 9/125 µm fibre geometry keeps insertion loss low
  • Duplex SC UPC connectors provide two-way data paths
  • 5 metre length spans rack-to-rack or patch-panel runs
  • LSZH jacket limits smoke and halogen emissions in fire

StarTech 5m OS2 Duplex Fibre Cable

The StarTech SMDOS2SCSC5M is a 5 metre OS2 single-mode duplex fibre optic cable with SC/UPC connectors on both ends. It uses a 9/125 micron core/cladding construction and a low-smoke zero-halogen jacket. The cable is rated for 40G and 100G transmission speeds.

Installers needing a pre-terminated single-mode link

This cable suits installers who need a ready-made 5 metre OS2 patch cord with SC/UPC connectors for single-mode network runs. It is not for installers who require multimode OM1, OM3 or OM4 fibre, nor for those who need LC, ST or MTP connector types instead of SC.

5 metre length with SC/UPC connectors

The single specification that decides fit is the 5 metre length combined with SC/UPC connectors on an OS2 9/125 single-mode duplex cable. If the link requires a different length, a different connector polish such as APC, or a different connector form factor, this cable will not match the installation plan.

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Questions about this item

Does the 9/125 µm single-mode construction keep insertion loss low during continuous 40 G or 100 G operation?

The OS2 single-mode 9/125 µm fibre is rated for 40 G and 100 G links, and the UPC-polished SC connectors are specified for low insertion loss so the cable maintains signal integrity over the 5 m run during sustained high-speed use.

What patch-panel or transceiver interfaces are required at each end for this lead to connect?

Both ends use SC UPC connectors, so each side needs an SC-compatible port — typically a single-mode transceiver or patch-panel bulkhead with SC adapters — to plug the duplex cable directly in.

Can the yellow LSZH jacket be routed in the same tray as older OM1 multimode jumpers without risk of confusion?

The cable has a yellow LSZH jacket that identifies it as OS2 single-mode, making it visually distinct from orange or aqua OM1/OM3 multimode jumpers when they share a cable tray.

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