METZ CONNECT OpDAT Patch Cable SC-Duplex / LC-Duplex OM5, 3.0 m, Lime Green

The METZ CONNECT OpDAT Patch Cable is a high-performance fiber optic patch cable designed for reliable data transmission in modern networks. With OM5 wideband multimode fiber, it supports high-bandwidth applications over short to medium distances, making it ideal for data centers, enterprise networks, and telecommunications.

Advantages

This cable offers low insertion loss and high return loss, ensuring minimal signal degradation and reliable performance. The LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket provides enhanced safety in case of fire, reducing toxic smoke and corrosive gases. The duplex zipcord construction allows for easy handling and installation.

Suitable for

• Data center interconnects
• Enterprise network cabling
• Telecommunication systems
• High-speed fiber optic networks (10/40/100 Gbps and beyond)

Key specifications

• Fiber Type: OM5 (Wideband Multimode Fiber)
• Connector A: SC Duplex
• Connector B: LC Duplex
• Number of Fibers: 2 (Duplex)
• Cable Length: 3.0 m
• Jacket Material: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
• Jacket Color: Lime Green
• Core Diameter: 50 µm
• Cladding Diameter: 125 µm
• Insertion Loss (typical): ≤ 0.3 dB
• Return Loss (typical): ≥ 30 dB
• Attenuation @ 850 nm: 2.3 dB/km
• Attenuation @ 1300 nm: 0.6 dB/km
• Bandwidth @ 850 nm (EMB): 2000 MHz*km
• Bandwidth @ 1300 nm (OFL): 500 MHz*km
• Cable Construction: Duplex Zipcord
• Cable Diameter: 2.8 mm
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +60°C
• Standards Compliance: IEC 60793-2-10 type A1a.4, ISO/IEC 11801, EN 50173-1

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure connectors are clean and properly mated. This cable is compatible with OM5, OM4, OM3, and OM1/OM2 multimode systems when used with appropriate transceivers.