Kenyan network installers should begin with the actual mating interfaces and site fiber records before assigning this product to a link. This OM5 fiber patch cable carries a LC UPC interface on one end and a LC UPC interface on the other, factory terminated on OM5 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
- 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
- Duplex Zipcord Construction Reduces Risk of Damage from Crimping
Specifications
| Connector A | LC UPC Duplex |
|---|---|
| Connector B | LC UPC Duplex |
| Fiber Count | 2 Fibers |
| Fiber Grade | Bend Insensitive Fiber |
| Fiber Mode | OM5 50/125μm |
| Wavelength | 850/1300nm |
| Flame Rating | Riser (OFNR) |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 2.0mm |
| 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℉) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158℉) |
Where OM5 makes sense today
The natural home of OM5 is the 40G and 100G SWDM4 interface and the newer 400G SR4.2 specification. For operators planning those interfaces, OM5 patching future-proofs the plant without changing connector practice. Kenyan installers can add this check to the handover record for future maintenance and fault tracing.
OM5 and wideband multimode
OM5 extends the multimode idea into the wideband range: beside 850nm, the fiber carries wavelengths up to 953nm, which lets SWDM optics put four lanes on a single duplex pair. A channel that would need eight fibers on OM4 runs on two with OM5 and the right optics, which changes the fiber count arithmetic of a whole row.
Length Options
Regular lengths cover the common patching routes: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 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.