StarTech.com 5m LC to LC OM5 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable 50/125µm Duplex

The StarTech.com 5m LC to LC OM5 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable (50/125µm duplex) supports high-speed data transmission for 40G and 100G networks using SWDM over an extended wavelength range (850–953 nm VCSEL). The cable is laser-optimized for multimode fiber and is compatible with 850–953 nm VCSEL and 1300 nm LED sources. Its LC to LC UPC polished connectors and precision ceramic ferrules are designed to reduce insertion loss and improve return loss performance compared with older polishing methods. The LSZH jacket provides low smoke and zero halogen properties for safer installations in enclosed or regulated environments.

Advantages

This OM5 multimode duplex cable offers backward compatibility with OM4 and OM3 networks while facilitating SWDM performance improvements for higher-density applications. Precision ceramic ferrules and UPC-polished LC ends help ensure correct fiber alignment and reduced insertion loss. The cable is individually tested for insertion loss to meet or exceed TIA/EIA-568 standards, and the LSZH jacket reduces smoke and toxic gas generation in the event of fire.

Suitable for

• 40G and 100G data center links using SWDM
• High-density multimode network deployments
• Connections between switches, servers, and transceivers with LC interfaces
• Environments requiring low-smoke, zero-halogen cabling (trains, aircraft, regulated buildings)

Key specifications

• Type: Multimode duplex fiber optic cable
• Fiber: OM5 (50/125 µm) laser-optimized multimode fiber
• Length: 5 m
• Connectors: LC to LC UPC
• Wavelength support: 850–953 nm (VCSEL) and 1300 nm (LED)
• Standards: TIA/EIA-568 insertion loss tested
• Jacket: LSZH (Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen)
• MPN: LCLCL-5M-OM5-FIBER
• EAN: 0065030902540

How to use

Verify that connected equipment supports LC interfaces and the required 40G/100G transceivers or modules. Route the cable without tight bends to avoid exceeding the minimum bend radius; the cable is bend-insensitive but proper routing preserves long-term performance. Insert LC connectors into corresponding LC ports until they click into place, ensuring clean connector endfaces to minimize insertion loss. For removal, press the LC latch and pull straight out to avoid stressing the fiber.

Usage recommendations

Store and handle connectors with protective caps until installation, clean endfaces with appropriate fiber cleaning tools before mating, and follow data center cabling best practices to maintain signal quality. Use LSZH cabling where building codes or enclosed environments require reduced smoke and halogen emissions.