InLine Fiber Optical Duplex Cable LC/ST 50/125µm OM4 0.5m

The InLine Fiber Optical Duplex Cable InLine LC/ST 50/125µm OM4 0.5m is a short patch cable designed for high-speed optical links in data centres, LANs and telecom environments. The cable uses OM4 multimode fiber with a 50/125µm core/cladding structure and provides duplex transmission through LC and ST connectors. Its 0.5 m length is suited for equipment-to-equipment connections where minimal slack and low insertion loss are required.

Advantages

This OM4 duplex fiber cable offers higher bandwidth and improved modal dispersion performance compared with earlier multimode grades, enabling reliable 10GbE and higher-speed links over short to medium distances. The combination of LC and ST connectors provides flexibility for connection to a variety of transceivers and patch panels. The short 0.5 m length reduces excess cable management and helps maintain tidy rack and patchbay configurations while minimising signal attenuation.

Suitable for

• Short interconnects between network switches, media converters, and transceivers
• Patch connections in data centre racks and server cabinets
• Laboratory and test bench optical link setups
• Local area network (LAN) multimode links requiring OM4 performance

Key specifications

• Fiber type: OM4 multimode
• Core/cladding diameter: 50/125 µm
• Length: 0.5 m
• Connector A: LC (duplex)
• Connector B: ST (bayonet)
• Duplex transmission: yes
• Typical applications: 10GbE and higher multimode links over short distances

How to use

Connect the LC end to the LC-compatible port on your transceiver, patch panel or network device and plug the ST end into the ST-compatible connector on the opposing device or media converter. Ensure connectors are clean before insertion to avoid contamination-related loss; use appropriate dust caps when the cable is not in use. Route the cable with gentle bends only, observing the specified minimum bend radius for multimode fiber to avoid increased attenuation or physical damage.

Recommendations

Inspect and clean connector endfaces with approved fiber cleaning tools prior to use, avoid sharp bends and mechanical strain, and choose this 0.5 m OM4 duplex cable for short, high-bandwidth multimode interconnects where LC-to-ST connectivity is required.