Kenyan network installers should begin with the actual mating interfaces and site fiber records before assigning this product to a link. This OM3 fiber patch cable carries a LC UPC interface on one end and a LC UPC interface on the other, factory terminated on OM3 glass and optically tested as a full product. The duplex zipcord structure keeps the transmit and receive strands paired in one product for fast, error-free patching.
Product Highlights
- 60% Shorter in Boot Length, and 30% Reduction in Overall Connector Length
- Bend Insensitive Fiber with 7.5mm Min. Bend Radius
- Precision Zirconia Ferrule Connectors Ensure Low Loss
- Flame-Retardant Riser (OFNR) for Vertical and Floor-to-Floor Installations
- Color-Coded Cable Jacket for Easy Identification
Specifications
| Connector A | LC UPC Duplex |
|---|---|
| Connector B | LC UPC Duplex |
| Fiber Count | 2 Fibers |
| Fiber Grade | Bend Insensitive Fiber |
| Fiber Mode | OM3 50/125μm |
| Wavelength | 850/1300nm |
| Flame Rating | Riser (OFNR) |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 2.0mm |
| Jacket Color | Aqua |
| Polarity | A (Tx) to B (Rx) |
| Cable Type | Tight-Buffered |
| Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber) | 7.5mm |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 20/10D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Connector Durability | 1000 times |
| Tensile Strength | 90/150N (Long/Short Term) |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.3dB |
| Return Loss | ≥30dB |
| Attenuation at 850nm | ≤3.5dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1300nm | ≤1.5dB/km |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 70°C (14 to 158℉) |
OM3 for existing multimode plants
This OM3 product matches the deployed base of OM3 path cabling: 10G links to 300 meters and 40/100G SR4 links to 70 meters. When the permanent channel is OM3, patching with OM3 keeps the path specification homogeneous and the test reports clean.
Keeping multimode links healthy
Multimode links fail more commonly from contamination than from fiber damage. Every ferrule must be inspected and cleaned prior to mating, and the dust caps should stay on until the moment of link. These habits matter more than any specification on the datasheet.
Short boot connectors for tight spaces
The shortened boot shrinks the optical connector footprint behind the adapter panel, which matters in densely populated frames where the bend space behind each port is measured in millimeters. The shorter lever arm further reduces the side load on the ferrule when the cord is dressed sharply to the side.
Length Options
Regular lengths cover the common patching routes: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 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.