GoodConnections OM5 LC/LC Duplex Uniboot Fibre Optic Patch Cable, 5m, LSZH, Lime Green LW-U815LC5

High-density data centre links often suffer from cable congestion, polarity mismatches, and fire-safety concerns. This 5-metre GoodConnections OM5 duplex patch cable tackles all three: its uniboot design halves the cross-section of a conventional duplex cable, tool-less polarity reversal eliminates the need for re-termination, and the LSZH jacket keeps toxic smoke and corrosive gases out of your equipment room in the event of a fire. Supporting 100G Ethernet over multimode fibre, it is a future-ready link for spine-leaf architectures, server-to-switch connections, and storage networks.

Who is it for

Network engineers and data centre technicians who need reliable, high-bandwidth multimode connections in space-constrained racks. It suits enterprises upgrading to 40G/100G SR4 optics, as well as system integrators building SAN or LAN backbones where cable management and safety compliance are critical.

Main features

• OM5 wideband multimode fibre (50/125 µm) supports short-wavelength division multiplexing (SWDM), enabling 40G and 100G over a single pair of fibres.
• LC duplex uniboot connector with one boot for both fibres reduces cable volume and improves airflow in dense patch panels.
• Tool-less polarity reversal: simply swap the A/B positions in the connector to change from A-B to A-A polarity without special tools.
• LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) lime green jacket meets IEC 60332-1 flame retardancy and emits minimal smoke and toxic gases.
• Low insertion loss (≤0.2 dB typical) and high return loss (≥30 dB) ensure signal integrity for high-speed protocols.
• Bend-insensitive fibre with a minimum bend radius of 7.5 mm allows tight routing without performance degradation.

Specifications

• Cable type: Fibre optic patch cable, duplex (2 fibres)
• Fibre class: OM5 (WBMMF), 50/125 µm core/cladding
• Connectors: LC duplex uniboot to LC duplex uniboot
• Length: 5 metres
• Jacket material: LSZH, colour lime green
• Polarity: Reversible / exchangeable (tool-less)
• Insertion loss: ≤ 0.2 dB typical
• Return loss: ≥ 30 dB typical
• Attenuation: ≤ 2.3 dB/km @ 850 nm, ≤ 2.3 dB/km @ 953 nm
• Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C
• Minimum bend radius: 7.5 mm
• Standards: IEC 60793-2-10 Type A1a.4, TIA-492AAAE
• Supported applications: 100GBASE-SR4, 40GBASE-SR4, 10GBASE-SR

Tips

When reversing polarity, ensure both connectors are clean and free of dust before reassembly. Use the lime green jacket to quickly identify OM5 links in a mixed-fibre environment. For best performance, pair with OM5-compatible transceivers and keep bend radii above 7.5 mm during installation.