StarTech.com 7m (22.9ft) 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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For £24 ex-VAT, this looks like the sort of short LC–LC OM5 patch lead you buy to get a link working *now* without drama—ideal for server racks, patch panels, and any tidy “last 7 metres” run between a switch/SFP module and an active/patch point. The fact it’s OM5 (not OM3/OM4) and duplex LC makes it a safe pick in mixed modern kit scenarios where you want decent reach with current 40/100G optics. In day-to-day terms, it’s the kind of cable that behaves predictably: grab-and-go, proper connectors, and the LSZH outer jacket is usually more than just a check-box if you’re in a managed office environment.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re guessing about fibre types or building something “future-proof” across the whole site. Short patch cords like this are great for patching, not for trunking—if you’re still deciding your backbone or running longer distances, it’s usually better to spec properly sized cabling runs rather than rely on these jumpers. Also, if your gear is older and you’re matching to an existing OM3/OM2 system, make sure you’re not creating avoidable mismatches (even if it will often negotiate fine at the optics level, you don’t want uncertainty when time matters). Overall: good value for rack/patch use—just don’t confuse it with a general-purpose infrastructure fibre.