Kenyan network installers should begin with the actual mating interfaces and site fiber records before assigning this product to a link. This project-specific fiber patch cable is built to the specific arrangement the project specifies: connector styles, polish, fiber mode, jacket and length are all specified at order time and the cable assembly is factory terminated and optically tested before dispatch.
Product Highlights
- Bend Insensitive Fiber with 7.5mm Min. Bend Radius
- Precision Zirconia Ferrule Connectors Ensure Low Loss
- Available in LC, SC, FC, and ST ULL Connectors with 0.08dB Typ. IL
- Available in 0.9mm, 2.0mm, and 3.0mm Cable Diameters
- Available in Riser (OFNR), LSZH, and Plenum (OFNP) Cable Jackets
Specifications
| Fiber Count | 1 Fiber |
|---|---|
| Fiber Grade | Bend Insensitive Fiber |
| Fiber Mode | OM4 50/125μm |
| Wavelength | 850/1300nm |
| Flame Rating | Riser (OFNR)/LSZH/Plenum (OFNP) |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 0.9/2.0/3.0mm |
| Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber) | 7.5mm |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 20/10D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Cable Type | Tight-Buffered |
| Tensile Strength (Long/Short Term) | 3/6N (0.9mm), 60/100N (2.0mm), 80/150N (3.0mm) |
| Return Loss | ≥30dB |
| Attenuation at 850nm | ≤3.5dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1300nm | ≤1.5dB/km |
| Operating Temperature | Plenum (OFNP): -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature | Plenum (OFNP): -10 to 70°C (14 to 158°F) |
Built to the order
The project-specific program covers the combinations that stock lists cannot: mixed connector families, non-standard jackets, unusual lengths, marking and packaging to the project specification. The cable assembly is terminated and tested exactly like a stock product, with the arrangement confirmed before manufacturing.
Multimode reach for the data hall
This OM4 product serves the short-reach fabric of the data center: 10G and 25G server uplinks, 40G and 100G SR4 spine links and the inter-row runs between them. On OM4 glass, 10G Ethernet holds to 400 meters and 100G SR4 to 100 meters, which covers the overwhelming majority of in-hall routes with margin to spare.
Why OM4 replaced OM3 in new builds
OM4 raises the effective modal bandwidth to 4700 MHz·km at 850nm, and that headroom translates directly into reach for the higher-speed interfaces. Because the price difference against OM3 has largely disappeared, new cabling plants standardize on OM4 and keep OM3 only for matching current installations.
Length Options
Regular lengths cover the common patching routes: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft), 30m (98ft), with project-specific length obtainable beyond the list. Specifying the measured pathway length keeps the slack out of the manager and the strain off the optical connectors.
Quality Control and Testing
Every assembly is terminated with precision zirconia ferrule connectors and optically tested before packing: insertion loss and return loss are verified on each cable, and end-face geometry is inspected for consistent physical contact. The optical cable ships with dust caps on both connectors and the test result obtainable on ask for.
Ordering and Factory Support
Refer to this arrangement by connector pair, fiber mode and length when asking for a quotation. For configurations outside the listed options, mixed connector families, jackets, marking or project packaging, send the specification with the request and the factory will check the build before manufacturing. Project support for Kenya and East Africa is available to reconcile the ordered configuration with the intended installation.