StarTech.com 25m (82ft) 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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At £56.69 ex-VAT for a 25m OM5 LC–LC duplex zipcord, this is priced like a “get it done” run for a telecom/datacentre patching job rather than a commodity bargain. In the real world, OM5 is the right choice when you want flexibility for higher-speed multi‑wavelength use (and to stay future-friendly if your kit is already aligned to that). The LSZH outer is a practical plus for UK sites where people worry about fume/safety compliance in enclosed spaces—so it’s not just theoretical.

Who it suits: anyone doing short-to-mid patch runs between racks/endpoints where you need clean LC connections, duplex, and you’re standardising on OM5. It’s especially sensible for mixed environments where you may upgrade optics later and don’t want to repaint your cable plant. Who should think twice: if you already know you’re staying strictly on lower-speed/multi-use links and don’t need OM5, you’ll likely find cheaper OM4 options that do the job with fewer dollars wasted. Also, if this cable is going into a route with lots of bend stress or tight containment, zipcord-style jumpers are fine for patching—but you still want sensible handling and strain relief; don’t expect them to behave like properly engineered trunk/cassette cabling in rough trays.