The optical patch cable Optical patch cable duplex LC-SC 50/125 um MM 1m OM2 is compared with similar OEM brand solutions from the same category, including models with different lengths (2m and 3m), as well as alternative connector types (LC-LC, SC-SC) and lengths of 0.5m and 1m. All these cables share a multi-mode OM2 50/125 µm fiber architecture designed for network connections and data transmission. The main practical differences between them lie in the connector types at the ends of the cable, which determine compatibility with specific networking equipment, as well as the cable length, which affects connection convenience over short or medium distances in racks and distribution cabinets.
⚙️ The table below compares characteristics such as fiber type, OM2 category, cable length, connector types (LC and SC), and design features.
| Parameter | Optical patch cable duplex LC-SC 50/125 um MM 1m OM2 | Optical patch cable duplex LC-SC 50/125 µm MM 2m OM2 | Optical patch cable duplex LC-SC 50/125 µm MM 3m OM2 | Optical patch cable duplex LC-LC 50/125 um MM 1m OM2 | Optical patch cable duplex SC-SC 50/125 um MM 1m OM2 LSOH | Optical patch cable duplex LC-LC 50/125 um MM 0.5m OM2 LSZH Orange | Practical significance |
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| Fiber type | Multi-mode 50/125 µm OM2 | Multi-mode 50/125 µm OM2 | Multi-mode 50/125 µm OM2 | Multi-mode 50/125 µm OM2 | Multi-mode 50/125 µm OM2 | Multi-mode 50/125 µm OM2 | Provides identical baseline throughput and data transmission characteristics for all presented models. |
| Connector type | LC-SC | LC-SC | LC-SC | LC-LC | SC-SC | LC-LC | Determines physical compatibility with switching equipment ports. The LC-SC configuration is convenient for pairing equipment with different port types. |
| Cable length | 1 m | 2 m | 3 m | 1 m | 1 m | 0.5 m | Allows selecting the optimal length to minimize excess cable or provide necessary slack during patching. |
◎ The table below shows the suitability of each patch cable for various usage scenarios and networking equipment types.
| Use case | Recommended product | Why |
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| Connecting equipment with LC and SC ports at a short distance | Optical patch cable duplex LC-SC 50/125 um MM 1m OM2 | Ideally suited for connecting devices with different interface types at a distance of one meter without creating unnecessary cable slack. |
| Connecting equipment with LC-SC ports at a distance of 2 or 3 meters | Optical patch cable duplex LC-SC 50/125 µm MM 2m OM2 / 3m OM2 | Provides the necessary length slack when equipment is positioned further apart in racks. |
| Direct connection of LC-LC ports over short distances | Optical patch cable duplex LC-LC 50/125 um MM 1m OM2 / 0.5m OM2 LSZH Orange | Suitable for patching inside distribution cabinets or between adjacent devices with identical LC ports. |
| Switching equipment with SC-SC ports in distribution systems | Optical patch cable duplex SC-SC 50/125 um MM 1m OM2 LSOH | Optimal for systems requiring the use of standard SC connectors and an LSOH protective sheath. |
It is recommended to choose Optical patch cable duplex LC-SC 50/125 um MM 1m OM2 if you need to directly connect networking equipment with mixed LC and SC ports over a short distance of about one meter. This model is preferable for compact patching hubs where precise length selection and a hybrid connector type matter, whereas alternative options are better suited for different distances or identical connector pairs.
