StarTech.com Fiber Optic Cable 3m LC to SC OS2 9/125µm 100G

StarTech.com Fiber Optic Cable 3m LC to SC OS2 9/125µm 100G is a 3-meter single-mode duplex patch cable designed for high-speed optical networks. It features a 9/125µm OS2 fiber core, LC connector on one end and SC connector on the other, and supports 100G links with CWDM operation across an extended wavelength range.

Advantages

The cable provides low insertion loss (below 0.3 dB) thanks to precision ceramic ferrules and UPC-polished endfaces, and offers improved return loss compared with older PC polishing. Its bend-insensitive fiber design and compliance with ITU-T G.652.D / G.657.A1 and IEC60703-2-50 type B1.3/B6.a1 standards ensure stable performance in constrained routing environments. The Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen (LSZH) jacket reduces smoke and toxic fume emission in case of fire, and each cable is factory-tested with an insertion loss report for traceable quality.

Suitable for

• Data center connections between servers and switches
• High-speed 100G transport and aggregation links
• CWDM deployments across 1260–1625 nm
• Environments requiring low-smoke, low-toxicity cabling (trains, aircraft, enclosed spaces)

Key specifications

• Length: 3 m
• Fiber type: OS2 single-mode, 9/125 µm
• Connectors: LC (duplex) to SC (duplex)
• Bandwidth/Capacity: supports 100G
• Wavelength range (CWDM): 1260–1625 nm
• Insertion loss: < 0.3 dB (typical)
• Jacket: LSZH (Low-Smoke Zero-Halogen)
• Standards: ITU-T G.652.D / G.657.A1, IEC60703-2-50 type B1.3/B6.a1

How to use

Inspect connectors and ports for contamination before connection. Align and insert the LC and SC duplex connectors into compatible ports on transceivers, switches, or patch panels until they click into place. Avoid tight bends and secure the cable to prevent strain; maintain the minimum bend radius specified by the equipment or fiber manufacturer. For reliable performance, use appropriate transceivers optimized for 1260–1625 nm where CWDM operation is required.

Usage recommendations

Store and route the cable to avoid sharp bends and excessive tension, and follow the included test report to verify insertion loss during installation. Use LC-to-SC orientation only with matching duplex ports and ensure cleanliness of connector endfaces to maintain low insertion and return loss.