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AI for HR and Recruitment
20 Mar, 2026
£16.22 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £13.61 ex-VAT you’re basically getting a sensible, low-cost “just make it work” patch lead for single‑mode LC/UPC duplex runs. If you’ve already got the DWDM optics that specify those matching P/Ns, this sort of cable is usually the right purchase: it’s the boring bit that avoids downtime, gives you a clean, consistent connection, and the TAA angle is helpful if you’re supplying into public-sector or US-linked procurement requirements. In day-to-day terms, the value here is less about wow factor and more about replacing/shortening a link without introducing compatibility surprises.
I’d avoid buying this if you’re not certain the end users and optics are truly single‑mode and LC/UPC (not APC), or if you’re trying to squeeze performance out of a more sensitive DWDM setup where connector quality and patch-lead handling matter a lot. Also, 10m is fine for typical rack-to-rack or near-adjacent panels, but if your run is likely to be longer or you’ll be routing aggressively, you’ll want to sanity-check slack, bend radius, and whether you’re better off planning for a pre-cabled route. Overall: buy it if you need a matching, TAA-compliant single‑mode LC/UPC duplex patch lead for those specific transceivers—skip it if there’s any uncertainty about fibre type/connector geometry or link length.

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