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Shop›Fibre Cables›StarTech.com 5m (16.4ft) LC 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 5m (16.4ft) LC to SC (UPC) OS2 Single Mode Simplex Fiber Optic Cable, 9/125µm, 40G/100G, Bend Insensitive, Low Insertion Loss - LSZH Fiber Jumper Cord
£12.25
£14.70 inc. VAT
Low Stock(10)MPN: SPSMLCSC-OS2-5M
🚚 Next-day delivery £4.95
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Key Features
StarTech.com 5m (16.4ft) LC to SC (UPC) OS2 Single Mode Fiber Cable
Patch cable
LC/UPC single-mode (M) to SC/UPC single-mode (M)
5 m
5 m
2 mm
fibre optic
simplex
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
For £12.28 ex-VAT for a 5m LC-to-SC UPC OS2 simplex jumper, this is the sort of cheap, sensible “just get it working” patch lead a lot of UK comms rooms end up needing. It’s also genuinely the right type of cable for modern single-mode gear where you want low insertion loss and better tolerance of handling—so if you’re swapping optics, remediating a patching mess, or building out 40G/100G kit, it’s a good value option without paying for fancy lengths you don’t need. The LSZH outer is a practical safety bonus in offices and shared sites.
That said, I wouldn’t buy this if you’re even slightly unsure about the connector polish/type matching (UPC vs APC) or which ends you actually need in your patching plan. “LC to SC UPC” is specific—if your optics or patch panel expect APC, you can end up with unnecessary losses and endless troubleshooting. Also, at 5m, it’s a jumper, not a run; if you’re trying to span between cabinets or across ceilings, you’ll want proper structured cabling rather than living with patch-cord fragility. Buy it when you know your OS2/UPC/single-mode requirements and need a reliable short link at a reasonable price.
Specifications
Features
Cable length5 m
Fibre optic typeOS2
Cable shapeRound
Connector 1LC
Connector 2SC
Weight & dimensions
Cable diameter2 mm
Bending radius10 mm
Packaging data
Package width220 mm
Package depth200 mm
Package height2 mm
Packaging content
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)
Other features
Attenuation (max)0.35 dB/km
Logistics data
Master (outer) case width380 mm
Master (outer) case length380 mm
Master (outer) case height280 mm
Products per master (outer) case350 pc(s)
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