Fiber Cable StarTech OM4 3M Uniboot 100G 50/125

The StarTech OM4 3M Uniboot 100G 50/125 fiber cable provides high-bandwidth multimode connectivity for data centers and enterprise networks. Designed for 100G links, this 3-metre cable uses OM4-grade 50/125 µm multimode fiber to support high-speed transmission over short to medium distances. The uniboot connector design reduces connector bulk by combining two fibers into a single compact housing, simplifying rack and patch panel management. The cable jacket has an OFNR riser rating for safe vertical installation in riser shafts and common building pathways.

Advantages

The uniboot form factor minimizes space at patch panels and reduces congestion in dense cabling environments. OM4 multimode fiber increases modal bandwidth compared with lower-grade multimode fibers, allowing reliable 100G performance where supported by equipment. The 3-metre length balances reach and manageability for typical rack-to-rack and switch-to-server connections. The OFNR riser-rated jacket meets building codes for vertical runs in non-plenums, improving installation flexibility.

Suitable for

• Interconnects between switches, routers and patch panels in data centers
• Connections from switch ports to server NICs supporting 100G or lower speeds
• High-density patching environments where cable bulk must be minimized
• Vertical riser installations within telecom closets and equipment rooms

Key specifications

• Fiber type: OM4 multimode, 50/125 µm
• Length: 3 metres
• Connector style: dual-fiber uniboot duplex connectors
• Performance: suitable for 100G multimode links where supported by transceivers and equipment
• Jacket rating: OFNR (riser-rated)
• Application: short- to medium-range multimode optical links in structured cabling

How to use

Install the cable by aligning the uniboot duplex connector with the corresponding duplex port on switches, transceivers or patch panels. Ensure equipment is powered down or follow hot-plug guidelines from your hardware vendor when connecting active ports. Route the cable through cable management channels to maintain bend radius and avoid tight kinks; OM4 multimode fiber requires care to prevent microbends that can degrade performance. Secure the cable with ties or management clips, leaving slack for maintenance and reconfiguration.

Usage recommendations

Verify optical transceiver compatibility and supported distances for 100G operation before deployment. Maintain minimum bend radius as specified by the manufacturer, avoid excessive pulling force, and use proper cleaning procedures for connector endfaces to ensure reliable links.