StarTech.com 20m LC to LC OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable - 9/125 Fiber for 100Gbps Data Centers

StarTech.com 20m (65.6ft) LC to LC (UPC) OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable, 9/125, 100G, Low Insertion Loss, LSZH Fiber Jumper Cord

The StarTech.com SMDOS2LCLC20M is a high-performance 20-foot (approximately 65.6 inches) fiber optic patch cable designed for critical data center and network infrastructure applications. Engineered with precision, this duplex OS2 single-mode cable supports high-speed data transfer rates up to 100 Gbps, making it suitable for demanding environments such as server connections, switches, and storage devices. Its design facilitates reliable long-distance communication with minimal signal loss, ensuring optimal network performance. The cable features bend-insensitive fiber optics and Aramid-reinforced jacket, enabling tight bends with a minimum radius of just 10 mm without compromising signal integrity. This durability is essential in complex installations where space may be limited and flexibility is required.

Constructed with LC/UPC connectors on both ends, this patch cord provides excellent return loss characteristics, reducing signal reflections that can degrade network quality. The connectors are color-coded and numbered to easily indicate polarity, simplifying installation and troubleshooting. The fiber core is housed within a Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen (LSZH) jacket, which emits minimal smoke and toxic fumes during combustion, making it suitable for installations in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces such as industrial facilities, trains, or aircraft. Additionally, the cable supports Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) across a broad wavelength range of 1260-1625 nm, allowing for extended channel isolation and improved network capacity over long distances.

This fiber optic cable undergoes rigorous individual testing for insertion loss performance, with a guaranteed low insertion loss below 0.3dB, exceeding industry standards. It is backward compatible with OS1 networks, providing flexibility for mixed legacy environments. The LSZH jacket ensures safety and compliance with environmental standards, reducing toxic emissions in case of fire. Designed for ease of installation, the cable’s bend-insensitive fiber and reinforced jacket enable reliable, high-quality connections in demanding network setups, making it an ideal choice for high-speed data transfer applications in data centers and enterprise environments.

Features:

• OS2 fiber cable: Supports 100Gbps networks and is immune to EMI; CWDM support extends wavelength range for long-distance communication

• Quality construction: LC/UPC connectors for improved return loss; color-coded and numbered for polarity; bend-insensitive fiber housed in Aramid-reinforced jacket with 10mm bend radius

• Safety and reliability: Individually tested for performance; includes test report; LSZH jacket emits low smoke and toxic fumes, suitable for enclosed spaces; low attenuation below 0.35dB/km

• Compatibility: Supports 100G networks; backward compatible with OS1; high micro-bend resistance for tight bends; ideal for server, switch, and storage device connections

• Specifications: 20-foot length; duplex OS2 single-mode fiber; yellow color; fiber type: duplex; connector gender: male on both ends; environmentally friendly LSZH jacket