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Shop›Fibre Cables›StarTech.com 5m (16.4ft) LC to SC (UPC) OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable, 9/125µm, 100G, Bend Insensitive, Low Insertion Loss - LSZH Fiber Jumper Cord
StarTech.com 5m (16.4ft) LC to SC (UPC) OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable, 9/125µm, 100G, Bend Insensitive, Low Insertion Loss - LSZH Fiber Jumper Cord
£14.09
£16.91 inc. VAT
Low Stock(17)MPN: SMLCSC-OS2-5M
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Key Features
StarTech.com 5m (15ft) LC to SC (UPC) OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable, 9/125�m, Laser Optimized, 10G, Bend Insensitive, Low Insertion Loss
LSZH Fiber Patch Cord (SMLCSC-OS2-5M)
Patch cable
LC/UPC single-mode (M) to SC/UPC single-mode (M)
5 m
5 m
2 mm
fibre optic
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
For £14.10 ex‑VAT for a 5m LC to SC (UPC) OS2 duplex fibre jumper, this is the kind of “just works” patch lead you buy when you need a reliable interconnect and don’t want to overthink it. The low-loss, bend-insensitive angle is genuinely useful in real racks where cables get tugged into tight paths—especially around patch panels and short runs to switches/routers. If you’re building out or replacing patch cords in a structured cabling scheme, it’s priced sensibly and should save you time versus fighting with temperamental fibres.
That said, it’s not for everyone. You should only buy it if your equipment/patching expects **LC ↔ SC** and **OS2 single‑mode** at **UPC**. If your other side is expecting APC (green) connectors or multimode, this won’t be a “minor mismatch”—it’s a problem you’ll end up troubleshooting. Also, 5m is a very specific length: if you’re spanning further distances, you’ll be better off with a proper run and patching plan rather than stacking extra cable.
Overall: good value for short single‑mode patching where you need LC-to-SC duplex, and you care about bend tolerance. Skip it if you’re unsure about UPC vs APC or connector type—verify those before you order.
Specifications
Features
Cable length5 m
Fibre optic typeOS2
Connector 1LC
Connector 2SC
Connector 1 genderMale 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 height3 mm
Package weight46.5 g
Packaging content
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
Other features
Attenuation (max)0.35 dB/km
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