StarTech.com 1m SC to SC UPC OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable 9/125µm

The StarTech.com 1m SC to SC UPC OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable (9/125µm) is designed for high-speed networks, supporting 40G and 100G applications over OS2 fiber. The cable supports Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) across an extended wavelength range of 1260–1625 nm and is backward compatible with OS1 networks, making it suitable for connections between servers, switches, and data center equipment. Housed in a Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen (LSZH) jacket, the cable is intended for installations where low smoke and low toxicity are required.

Advantages

This OS2 SC to SC duplex cable features UPC-polished ceramic ferrules for precise fiber alignment and insertion loss below 0.3 dB. The bend-insensitive fiber core and low refractive index layer reduce light leakage and maintain signal integrity over long runs. The cable meets or exceeds ITU-T G.652.D/G.657.A1 and IEC 60703-2-50 type B1.3/B6.a1 standards. Each cable is individually tested for insertion loss and ships with a test report.

Suitable for

• Data center server-to-switch and equipment interconnects
• 40G and 100G high-speed network links
• CWDM systems using 1260–1625 nm wavelength range
• Environments requiring LSZH jacketing (e.g., enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces)

Key specifications

• Connector type: SC to SC UPC duplex
• Fiber type: OS2 single mode, 9/125 µm
• Length: 1 m
• Wavelength range: 1260–1625 nm (CWDM support)
• Insertion loss: <0.3 dB (typical, with UPC-polished ferrules)
• Standards: ITU-T G.652.D / G.657.A1, IEC 60703-2-50 type B1.3/B6.a1
• Jacket: LSZH (Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen)
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): SMDOS2SCSC1M
• EAN: 0065030906562

How to use

Install the SC to SC duplex cable by aligning the SC connectors with the corresponding SC ports on your transceivers, switches, or patch panels. Ensure the UPC-polished ferrules are clean before mating to minimize insertion loss. Route the cable without tight bends or kinks; follow bend-radius recommendations for bend-insensitive single-mode fiber. Verify connectivity and signal performance using the provided insertion loss test report or appropriate optical test equipment after installation.

Usage recommendations

Store and handle the fiber cable to avoid contamination of connector end faces; use dust caps when connectors are not in use. For optimal long-term performance, clean connector end faces with approved fiber cleaning tools before each connection and avoid exceeding specified bend radii even though the cable is bend-insensitive.