Kenyan network installers should begin with the actual mating interfaces and site fiber records before assigning this product to a link. This OS2 fiber patch cable carries a SN UPC interface on one end and a LC UPC interface on the other, factory terminated on OS2 glass and optically tested as a full product. The uniboot structure places both fibers of the duplex channel inside a single round 2.0mm cord with one combined connector housing, halving the optical cable count in densely populated panels and simplifying polarity management.
Product Highlights
- Uniboot Allows One Cable to Carry Two Fibers to Reduce the Cable Bulk When Routing
- G.657.A1 & 10mm Min. Bend Radius
- Very Small Form Factor (VSFF) Connector, 3x Fiber Cabling Density over Duplex LC
- Push-pull Boot Allows Quick Plug without Tools in High-density Space
- Reverse Polarity without Exposing the Fibers or Needing Any Tools Support for 100/400/800G Ethernet Communication
Specifications
| Fiber Count | 2 Fibers |
|---|---|
| Fiber Grade | G.657.A1 (Compatible with G.652.D) |
| Fiber Mode | OS2 9/125μm |
| Wavelength | 1310/1550nm |
| Flame Rating | Riser (OFNR) |
| Tensile Strength | 33/100N (Long/Short Term) |
| Polarity | A (Tx) to B (Rx) |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 1.6mm |
| Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber) | 10mm |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 10/5D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.2dB |
| Return Loss | ≥50dB |
| Attenuation at 1310nm | ≤0.4dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1550nm | ≤0.3dB/km |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 60°C (14 to 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 70℃ (-4 to 158℉) |
| Fiber Grade | G.657.A1 (Compatible with G.652.D) |
Where single-mode jumpers earn their place
Single-mode patching carries the links that leave the room: campus backbones, carrier handoffs, long runs between buildings and every wavelength-multiplexed service. Because the OS2 glass in this cable assembly is the matching class used in the outside plant, the jumper cable will not become the weak point of the loss calculation. At 1310 and 1550nm the attenuation stays a fraction of a decibel per kilometer, and the optical connector pair adds less than 0.3dB when the end faces are clean and seated.
Connector and polish choices in the single-mode plant
The OS2 interface on this jumper follows the polish discipline of the network it serves. Because mixing polishes on a mated pair destroys the return loss and can damage the ferrules, the patch side must match the adapter panel side exactly. When the documentation is unclear, the boot color and the optical connector housing tell the truth: green for APC, blue or beige for UPC.
Polarity without re-terminating
Uniboot connectors expose the polarity through the housing rather than the termination: the latches or clips let the installer swap the fiber positions without opening the cord. A polarity mistake discovered at turn-up becomes a two-minute correction instead of a replacement order. Kenyan installers can add this check to the handover record for future maintenance and fault tracing.
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.