Struggling with unreliable data links in a cramped rack? The StarTech.com 1m (3.3ft) LC to LC (UPC) OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable delivers a tight, high-speed connection that keeps your servers and switches talking clearly, even over long distances. Its low-loss design and fire-safe jacket make it the practical choice for demanding data-centre environments.
Key Features of a 1m Fiber Optic
- Connector type: LC/UPC single-mode - ensures precise alignment and low return loss.
- Cable length: 1 m - perfect for short runs between equipment without excess slack.
- Core diameter: 9 µm - supports single-mode transmission for high bandwidth.
- Jacket material: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) - reduces toxic fumes in case of fire.
- Insertion loss: ≤ 0.3 dB - guarantees minimal signal degradation.
- Return loss: 55 dB - provides excellent signal integrity.
- Bend radius: 10 mm - allows tight routing around corners without performance loss.
- Compatibility: 1260-1625 nm CWDM - works across a wide wavelength range for versatile use.
Why Choose a StarTech.com Fiber Optic
If you manage a data centre, telecom closet or industrial network, you know how crucial stable fibre connections are. Loose or poorly polished cables can cause intermittent outages and costly downtime. This duplex cable offers a reliable, plug-and-play solution that fits neatly into tight spaces while meeting strict safety standards, so you can focus on keeping your network up and running.
Benefits of StarTech.com Fiber Optic
- High reliability: Low insertion loss keeps data flowing without interruption.
- Future-proof: Supports up to 100 Gbps, ready for next-generation speeds.
- Safety first: LSZH jacket limits smoke and toxic fumes during a fire.
- Easy installation: Colour-coded yellow jacket and ceramic ferrules simplify routing.
Usages of a 1m Fiber Optic
Ideal for connecting servers, switches, and other data-centre hardware within a rack or between adjacent racks, this cable also suits industrial settings, transport systems and any environment where fire-safe, high-performance fibre is required.
Specifications
| Cable |
| Cable / Right Connector Gender | Male |
| Cable / Technology | Fiber optic |
| Cable / Right Connector Type | LC/UPC single-mode |
| Cable / Left Connector Gender | Male |
| Cable / Left Connector Type | LC/UPC single-mode |
| Cable / Network Cable Type | Patch cable |
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Color Category | Yellow |
| Miscellaneous / Color | Yellow |
| Miscellaneous / Compliant Standards | WEEE, EMI |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | Startech |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions & Weight / Cable Length | 1m |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Manufacturer Warranty / Service & Support | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Service & Support |
| Service & Support / Type | Limited lifetime warranty |
| General |
| General / Technology | Duplex fiber optic |
| General / Color | Yellow |
| General / Cable Length | 1 m |
| General / Network Cable Type | Patch cable - OS1/OS2 |
| General / Jacket Material | Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) |
| General / Features | Halogen-free, passive adapter, color coded connectors, ceramic ferrule, bend insensitive, low insertion loss, bending radius 10mm, aramid fiber reinforced, up to 100 Gbps, 0.3 dB insertion loss, 55 dB return loss, wavelength of 1260-1625 nm, Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) support |
| Connectivity |
| Connectivity / Connector | 2 x LC/UPC single-mode - male |
| Connectivity / Connector (Second End) | 2 x LC/UPC single-mode - male |
| Summary Details |
| Cable length | 1 m |
| Cable type | LC/UPC |
| Fibre optic type | OS2 |
| Connector 1 | LC |
| Connector 2 | LC |
| Core diameter | 9 µm |
