The optical patch cable Optical patch cable duplex LC-LC 50/125 MM 1m OM3 LSZH is compared against several alternatives: Optical patch cable duplex LC-LC 50/125 MM 2m OM3 UPC-UPC LSZH turquoise, Optical patch cable duplex LC-LC 50/125 MM 0.5m OM3, Optical patch cable Simplex LC-LC 50/125 MM OM3 5m LSZH Turquoise, Optical patch cable duplex SC-SC 50/125 MM 1m OM3, and Optical patch cable duplex LC-SC 50/125 MM 2m OM3 LSZH. All these products belong to the OM3 multimode fiber category with a 3mm diameter and LSZH jacket, but they differ in length, connector types (LC or SC), and fiber configuration.
⚙️ The specifications comparison covers fiber type, cable length, connector configuration, and jacket type to clearly highlight the structural differences between the models.
| Parameter | Optical patch cable duplex LC-LC 50/125 MM 1m OM3 LSZH | Optical patch cable duplex LC-LC 50/125 MM 2m OM3 UPC-UPC LSZH turquoise | Optical patch cable duplex LC-LC 50/125 MM 0.5m OM3 | Optical patch cable Simplex LC-LC 50/125 MM OM3 5m LSZH Turquoise | Optical patch cable duplex SC-SC 50/125 MM 1m OM3 | Optical patch cable duplex LC-SC 50/125 MM 2m OM3 LSZH | Practical significance |
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| Fiber type | 50/125 MM OM3 | 50/125 MM OM3 | 50/125 MM OM3 | 50/125 MM OM3 | 50/125 MM OM3 | 50/125 MM OM3 | All cables support the same OM3 standard speed and bandwidth capabilities. |
| Length | 1m | 2m | 0.5m | 5m | 1m | 2m | Length determines the reach between connected devices in a rack or enclosure. |
| Connectors | LC-LC | LC-LC | LC-LC | LC-LC | SC-SC | LC-SC | Connector types must match the port interfaces on network equipment. |
| Configuration | Duplex | Duplex | Duplex | Simplex | Duplex | Duplex | Duplex is used for two-way communication, while simplex handles one-way transmission. |
◎ The use case comparison helps determine which model best suits a specific networking scenario based on distance and port types.
| Use case | Recommended product | Why |
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| Short patch connection between nearby LC ports | Optical patch cable duplex LC-LC 50/125 MM 0.5m OM3 | Minimal length prevents cable slack and clutter in tight spaces. |
| Connecting network devices with LC ports across 1 meter | Optical patch cable duplex LC-LC 50/125 MM 1m OM3 LSZH | Ideal length for standard rack connections between adjacent units. |
| Connecting equipment utilizing SC ports | Optical patch cable duplex SC-SC 50/125 MM 1m OM3 | Designed for network devices equipped with square SC interfaces. |
| Hybrid connection between LC and SC ports | Optical patch cable duplex LC-SC 50/125 MM 2m OM3 LSZH | Enables direct connection between equipment with mixed interface types. |
The optical patch cable Optical patch cable duplex LC-LC 50/125 MM 1m OM3 LSZH is best suited for standard network equipment patching over a one-meter distance inside distribution boxes where LC connectors and duplex links are required. Choose this model when you need reliable meter-long connectivity between LC ports, while alternative options are better suited for different lengths or distinct connector interfaces.