OM3 LC to LC UPC Short Boot Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cord 10G Multimode Fiber Patch Cable High Density Jumper for Data Center Server Switch Network
OM3 LC/UPC to LC/UPC Short Boot Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cord
1. Product Description
The OM3 LC/UPC to LC/UPC Short Boot Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cord is designed for high-speed multimode optical interconnection in data centers, enterprise networks, storage systems, and other short-reach fiber networks. It uses OM3 multimode fiber with duplex LC/UPC connectors on both ends, providing separate transmit and receive paths for bidirectional optical communication.
2. Product Features
- OM3 multimode fiber
- LC/UPC to LC/UPC configuration
- Duplex two-fiber construction
- Short boot connector design
- Reduced space behind LC connectors
- Suitable for high-density cabling
- Separate transmit and receive paths
- Low insertion loss connection design
- High return loss UPC interface
- Compact LC connector footprint
- Suitable for short-reach high-speed optical links
- Flexible cable routing
- Multiple cable lengths available
- Suitable for equipment-to-equipment interconnection
3. Applications
- Data center interconnection
- Server-to-switch connections
- Switch-to-switch connections
- Storage area networks
- Enterprise LAN networks
- Campus networks
- High-density patch panels
- Optical transceiver interconnection
- Network equipment cabinets
- Equipment racks with limited cabling space
- Multimode Ethernet links
- Short-reach optical communication systems
4. FAQ
Q1: What is the advantage of the short boot LC connector?
The short boot design reduces the amount of space required behind the LC connector, making cable routing easier in high-density switches, patch panels, servers, and equipment cabinets. It is especially useful where the available depth behind the optical port is limited.
Q2: Can this OM3 patch cord be used for high-speed Ethernet networks?
Yes. OM3 multimode fiber is widely used for short-reach high-speed optical links. The actual supported data rate and transmission distance depend on the optical transceiver, Ethernet standard, and complete link configuration rather than the patch cord alone.