Corning LC/LC OM4 50/125 µm Duplex Multimode Fiber Patch Cable, 3 m, Violet F050502Q2Z20003M-VI

With an effective modal bandwidth of 4700 MHz·km at 850 nm, this 3-meter OM4 patch cable is built for high-speed multimode links up to 10 Gb/s and beyond in data centers and enterprise networks.

Overview

The Corning F050502Q2Z20003M-VI is a duplex multimode fiber optic patch cable with LC connectors on both ends. It uses 50/125 µm OM4 fiber, optimized for 850 nm and 1300 nm transmission, and comes with a violet LSZH jacket for easy identification and low smoke emission.

What stands out

• OM4 fiber supports 10 Gb/s Ethernet up to 550 meters and 40/100 Gb/s up to 150 meters.
• Duplex LC connectors provide a compact, high-density connection for modern networking equipment.
• LSZH jacket reduces toxic smoke and corrosive gases in case of fire, ideal for enclosed spaces.
• Straight-through A-B polarity ensures correct transmit/receive alignment in standard duplex links.

Technical details

• Fiber type: Multimode OM4, 50/125 µm core/cladding
• Connectors: LC duplex to LC duplex
• Length: 3 meters
• Jacket colour: Violet
• Jacket material: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
• Insertion loss: ≤ 0.3 dB typical
• Return loss: ≥ 30 dB typical
• Attenuation: ≤ 3.0 dB/km @ 850 nm, ≤ 1.0 dB/km @ 1300 nm
• Bandwidth (EMB): 4700 MHz·km @ 850 nm, 500 MHz·km @ 1300 nm
• Applications: Data center, LAN, SAN

Our verdict

A reliable, standards-compliant OM4 patch cable for high-performance multimode fiber links. The violet jacket and LSZH construction make it a practical choice for structured cabling in commercial buildings.