Fiber Optic Cable StarTech.com 450FBLCLC2 2m LC/UPC OM4 Multimode

The StarTech.com 450FBLCLC2 is a 2 m LC/UPC to LC/UPC OM4 multimode fiber optic cable designed for high-speed 40G and 100G networks. It features a 50/125 µm core diameter and supports VCSEL and LED light sources, providing low insertion loss and full duplex connectivity for SFP+, QSFP+ and SR-based transceivers. The cable is manufactured with an aqua OM4 fiber and a Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH) jacket to reduce smoke, toxicity and corrosive gases in the event of fire, and each cable is individually tested for optical insertion loss to ensure compatibility and reliability.

Advantages

This OM4 multimode fiber cable offers high bandwidth for 40GBase-SR4 and 100GBase-SR10 applications while remaining backward compatible with 50/125 equipment. The LSZH jacket improves safety in buildings and industrial environments by limiting smoke and halogen emissions. Individual testing and certification of insertion loss guarantee predictable optical performance, and the duplex LC/UPC connectors provide straightforward installation and reliable full-duplex links.

Suitable for

• Data centers and server farms requiring 40G or 100G connectivity
• Interconnects between SFP+, QSFP+ or SR-series transceivers
• Central office and campus backbone fiber runs
• Environments with building-code or safety requirements where LSZH jacket is preferred

Key specifications

• Length: 2 m
• Connectors: LC/UPC to LC/UPC (duplex)
• Fiber type: OM4 multimode (aqua)
• Core/cladding: 50/125 µm
• Jacket: LSZH (Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen)
• Compatible standards: 40GBase-SR4, 100GBase-SR10; supports SFP+, QSFP+ transceivers
• Tested for optical insertion loss: individually certified
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): 450FBLCLC2

How to use

Connect one LC/UPC duplex end of the cable to the fiber transceiver or patch panel port and the other end to the corresponding LC/UPC port on the switch, module or transceiver. Ensure connector cleanliness before mating to minimize insertion loss. Route the zipcord-style cable avoiding tight bends and sharp edges; maintain the manufacturer’s recommended bend radius to preserve optical performance.

Usage recommendations

Use this OM4 LC/UPC duplex cable for short- to medium-distance multimode fiber links in 40G and 100G networks. For maximum performance, keep connectors clean, avoid exceeding bend radius, and match OM4 fiber to OM4-capable transceivers. Choose LSZH jacketed cables where lower smoke and halogen emissions are required by building codes or safety policies.