- Cloud Networking
The Business Case for Cloud-Managed Networking
1 Jul, 2025
Shop›Fibre Cables›StarTech.com 30m (98.4ft) SC to SC (UPC) OS2 Single Mode Simplex Fiber Optic Cable, 9/125µm, 40G/100G, Bend Insensitive, Low Insertion Loss, LSZH Fiber Jumper Cord
StarTech.com 30m (98.4ft) SC to SC (UPC) OS2 Single Mode Simplex Fiber Optic Cable, 9/125µm, 40G/100G, Bend Insensitive, Low Insertion Loss, LSZH Fiber Jumper Cord
£34.55
£41.46 inc. VAT
Low Stock(1)MPN: SPSMSCSC-OS2-30M
🚚 Next-day delivery £4.95
Quantity:1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10+
Key Features
StarTech.com 30m (98.4ft) SC to SC (UPC) OS2 Single Mode Simplex Fiber Optic Cable, 9/125�m, 40G/100G, Bend Insensitive, Low Insertion Loss, LSZH Fiber Patch Cord
Patch cable
SC/UPC single-mode (M) to SC/UPC single-mode (M)
30 m
30 m
2 mm
fibre optic
simplex
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
At £34.60 ex-VAT for a 30m OS2 SC-to-SC single‑mode simplex jumper, this is a pretty sensible “just needs to work” patch lead—especially if you’re connecting kit at the end of a run (patch panel to switch, router to transceiver, etc.). StarTech’s bend-insensitive, low-loss approach is the kind of thing that saves you from the classic headache: marginal links that behave badly when the cable is dressed tightly or runs past corners. If you’ve got a server room where cable management gets a bit… enthusiastic, this is the right attitude for the money.
That said, I wouldn’t buy this if you’re expecting it to be a long-distance backbone cable or if your environment is more “routed install” than “short internal jumper.” A 30m run is great for patching, but it’s not where I’d waste budget if you don’t actually need that length. Also, make sure simplex and the SC/UPC termination are what your optics expect—getting the polarity/type wrong is an easy way to turn a decent cable into a paid lesson. Overall: good value for patching single‑mode with decent handling, but only if your use case matches the termination style and you genuinely need 30m.
Specifications
Features
Cable length30 m
Fibre optic typeOS2
Connector 1SC
Connector 2SC
Connector 1 genderFemale connector
Sustainability
Sustainability complianceY
Certificates
Compliance certificatesRoHS
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions
Cable diameter2 mm
Bending radius10 mm
Packaging data
Package width200 mm
Package depth220 mm
Package height12 mm
Package weight112.5 g
Packaging content
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
Other features
Attenuation (max)0.35 dB/km
Similar Items
STARTECH
StarTech.com MTP to LC Breakout Cable - 30 ft / 10m - OM3 Multimode - 40Gb - Pull Tab - Plenum - MPO / MTP Connector - Fiber Optic Cable (MPO8LCPL10M) - Breakout cable - MTP/MPO multi-mode (F) push/pull to LC multi-mode (M) push/pull - 10 m - 10 m - fibre optic - 50 / 125 micron - OM3 - plenum - aqua
£52.14
£62.57 inc. VAT
STARTECH
StarTech.com 5m (16.4ft) LC to LC (UPC) OS2 Single Mode Simplex Fiber Optic Cable, 9/125�m, Laser Optimized, 40G/100G, Bend Insensitive, Low Insertion Loss - LSZH Fiber Patch Cord (SPSMLCLC-OS2-5M) - Patch cable - LC/UPC single-mode (M) to LC/UPC single-mode (M) - 5 m - 5 m - 2 mm - fibre optic - simplex - 9 / 125 micron - OS1/OS2 - halogen-free, passive, bi-directional - yellow
£15.08
£18.10 inc. VAT
STARTECH
StarTech.com 5m (15ft) LC to LC (UPC) OM4 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable w/Push Pull Tabs, 50/125�m, 100G Networks, Bend Insensitive, Low Insertion Loss - LSZH Fiber Patch Cord (450FBLCLC5PP) - Patch cable - LC/UPC multi-mode (M) to LC/UPC multi-mode (M) - 5 m - 5 m - 2.9 mm - fibre optic - duplex - 50 / 125 micron - OM3/OM4 - halogen-free, molded, up to 100 Gbps data transfer rate - aqua
£22.10
£26.52 inc. VAT
STARTECH
StarTech.com 5m (15ft) LC to LC (UPC) OM4 Switchable Fiber Optic Cable 50/125�m, 100G Networks, Toolless Polarity Switching, Low Insertion Loss - LSZH Fiber Patch Cord (450FBLCLC5SW) - Patch cable - LC/UPC multi-mode (M) to LC/UPC multi-mode (M) - 5 m - 5 m - 2.9 mm - fibre optic - duplex - 50 / 125 micron - OM3/OM4 - halogen-free, up to 100 Gbps data transfer rate - aqua
£28.09
£33.71 inc. VAT