StarTech.com 50m (164ft) LC to LC (UPC) OM4 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable, Erika Violet, 50/125µm, 40G/100G, LOMMF/VCSEL, Uniboot Fiber Jumper Cord, OFNR Riser Rated

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For £67.16 ex‑VAT on a 50m LC–LC OM4 jumper, this is priced pretty sensibly if you’re building or fixing a short, in-rack/data-centre style link where you want reliable optics without overthinking it. OM4 is a good “safe default” for short‑reach multimode Ethernet (and especially if you’re expecting 40G/100G with the right transceivers). The Erika Violet uniboot construction is also genuinely practical: less visual clutter, quicker moves/adds/changes, and usually easier handling than traditional two-fibre boot assemblies—exactly the kind of stuff that saves time when you’re on site.

I’d buy this for IT teams/resellers doing patching between switches and patch panels, or any cabling work where you know you’re sticking to multimode and you’ll keep the run length modest (50m is very common for patching/adjacent racks). I’d *not* buy it if you’re trying to “future-proof” for long runs or if your gear/transceivers are single‑mode only—fiber type mismatch is the silent budget killer. Also, double-check that the exact connector polish/grade and your transceiver compatibility are aligned (UPC vs what your ports expect) before you commit, because while the cost is fine, swapping fibre after the fact is the real expense.