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Orange fibre optic patch cable with LC duplex male and SC duplex male connectors

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite N425-02M fibre optic cable LC duplex to SC duplex 6.56 ft

SKU CH-6NFH-FNGPY MPN N425-02M

A 6.56 ft mode-conditioning patch cable linking LC duplex and SC duplex connectors for singlemode transceivers on multimode backbones

  • Connector count1
  • Connector detailsConnector A: LC DUPLEX (MALE) Connector B: SC DUPLEX (MALE)
  • Connector genderMale to Male
  • Product typeOthers
  • Product colorOrange
  • Overall length6.56 ft (2 m)
  • Mode-conditioning offset enables single-mode transceivers on multimode backbones
  • LC duplex to SC duplex connectors fit mixed patch-panel environments
  • 56 ft length suits standard rack-to-rack runs
  • 5/125 µm and 8.3/125 µm core options cover common multimode and single-mode fibres
  • Orange jacket provides quick visual identification in dense cable trays

Mode Conditioning Cable

The Tripp Lite N425-02M is a 6.56 ft orange fibre optic patch cable designed to connect LC duplex male transceivers to SC duplex male patch bays. It enables the use of LC GBIC singlemode transceivers on existing multimode fibre backbones.

Upgrade Path

This cable replaces a standard patch cord when linking singlemode transceivers to multimode infrastructure, preventing differential mode delay that causes link errors. The jump is worth it when upgrading transceivers without replacing the installed 62.5/125 or 8.3/125 fibre plant.

Practical Limits

The mode conditioning offset aligns the singlemode laser launch away from the multimode fibre centre to reduce modal dispersion. It supports 62.5/125 and 8.3/125 micron core/cladding sizes but does not convert singlemode fibre to multimode or extend distance beyond the transceiver rating.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Model nameN425-02M
Product typeOthers
Product colorOrange
Ports & slots
Connector count1
Connector detailsConnector A: LC DUPLEX (MALE)
Connector B: SC DUPLEX (MALE)
Connector genderMale to Male
Size & build
Overall length6.56 ft (2 m)
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size175 × 138 × 28 mm

Questions about this item

What connectors does the 6.56 ft cable use for LC and SC duplex interfaces?

The cable has an LC duplex male connector on one end and an SC duplex male connector on the other, both designed for mode-conditioning patch applications.

How should the mode-conditioning offset be oriented when inserting the LC connector into a transceiver?

Insert the LC duplex male connector so the singlemode laser launch aligns with the offset core of the multimode fibre; reversing the orientation defeats the conditioning function.

When should the orange 62.5/125 µm multimode section be replaced due to connector wear?

Replace the patch cable if insertion loss rises above your link budget or if the LC/SC ferrules show visible scratches, contamination, or cracked end-faces after repeated mating cycles.

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