StarTech.com 10m (32.8ft) LC to LC (UPC) OM5 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable, 50/125µm Duplex LOMMF Zipcord, VCSEL, 40G/100G, LSZH Fiber Jumper Cord

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For £31.10 ex-VAT, this is the kind of short LC–LC OM5 patch lead that makes sense when you need a tidy, reliable jumper without going down the “will this work with my optics?” rabbit hole. StarTech’s cables are generally consistent, the OM5 spec is a good fit for modern multi‑speed multimode setups, and LSZH jacket is exactly the sort of detail that saves you grief in office/managed spaces (lower odour/smoke concerns vs standard PVC). If you’re building or refreshing a 40G/100G multimode link and just need a 10m duplex run from patch panel to switch, this is a sensible, no-nonsense buy.

I wouldn’t buy it if you’re not sure your transceivers and network plan are actually multimode OM5-compatible—mismatched multimode vs singlemode or the wrong fibre type is where teams waste time fast. Also, if you’re seeing lots of moves/reworks, a “zipcord” style lead is convenient, but fibre still hates tight bends and clumsy routing, so make sure your patching discipline is decent. Bottom line: good value for a straightforward OM5 LC jumper in a UK datacentre/office environment—just don’t treat it as a universal cable and expect it to magically fix an optics/fibre planning mismatch.