InfiniBand fibre optic cable BlueOptics 050502K5120000020M 20 m 2x LC LC/APC

The BlueOptics 050502K5120000020M is a 20 m InfiniBand fibre optic cable with LC to LC/APC connectors designed for high-speed, full duplex multimode links. It uses OM3 laser-optimized 50 µm multimode fibre and an LSZH outer sheath to reduce smoke and avoid halogen release in case of fire. The cable is intended for patching between panels, connecting optical transceivers and short-reach backbone connections in data centres and enterprise networks. Each cable is produced with zirconia ceramic ferrules and undergoes interferometer and OTDR testing with documented input loss and return loss values.

Advantages

The cable provides stable high-bandwidth transmission over multimode OM3 fibre and supports InfiniBand and other popular optical connectivity standards. Its LSZH jacket minimises hazardous emissions in enclosed spaces. Factory testing with interferometer and OTDR ensures low insertion loss and high return loss for predictable performance. Components from established manufacturers and ceramic ferrules deliver long mating-cycle reliability.

Suitable for

• Data centre patch panels and rack interconnects
• Connecting optical transceivers in servers, switches and storage systems
• Short- to medium-reach multimode backbone links (OM3)
• Environments requiring low-smoke, halogen-free cabling

Key specifications

• Cable length: 20 m
• Fibre type: OM3 multimode, 50 µm core
• Connector type: LC to LC / APC variants as specified
• Number of fibres: duplex (2 fibres for full duplex)
• Jacket material: LSZH (low smoke zero halogen)
• Ferrule material: zirconia ceramic
• Test methods: interferometer and OTDR measurement with protocol

How to use

Route the cable through appropriate cable management and avoid sharp bends below the manufacturer’s minimum bend radius. Clean connector endfaces before mating using a suitable fibre cleaning tool to avoid contamination and increased insertion loss. Plug LC connectors into matching LC ports on patch panels or transceivers, ensuring correct polarity for duplex links. When uninstalling, pull by the connector boot rather than the fibre to protect the termination.

Recommendations

Store and install the cable in environments within the recommended temperature and humidity ranges. For best optical performance, verify insertion loss and return loss after installation and keep connector endfaces covered when not in use. Choose OM3 multimode links for short- to medium-distance high-speed applications and confirm connector polish type (APC/UPC) matches system requirements before purchase.