StarTech.com 1m (3.3ft) 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 £13.91 ex-VAT, this is the kind of “just make it work” OM5 patch lead you buy when you don’t want to overthink it. LC-to-LC duplex, zipcord, and LSZH outer jacket make it pretty friendly for standard datacentre patching and comms racks—especially if you’re doing short runs between switch/ODF/patch panel and equipment. If you’re in a mixed 10G/40G/100G environment and you specifically have OM5-capable optics/links, OM5 is a sensible choice versus older multimode grades because it’s designed for wider operational headroom. It’s also a good fit for tidy cable management thanks to the LOMMF zipcord format.

That said, don’t buy it if you’re not actually using OM5 optics/links—multimode fibre compatibility isn’t just “the cable exists,” and mismatches can lead to reduced reach or outright link issues. Also, for anything beyond typical patching distances, you’ll likely regret going cheap/short, because fibre performance is unforgiving and you don’t want “it works on the bench” to become “it’s flaky in production.” Overall: great value for short internal patching where you’ve confirmed OM5 and LC duplex is what you need; not the right purchase if you’re unsure of your optics/fibre grade or you need longer, mission-critical runs.