METZ CONNECT OpDAT SC-S APC to LC-S APC OS2 Single-mode Fiber Patch Cable, 3m, LSZH, Yellow

In a busy data center, a technician needs a reliable fiber link between a patch panel and a switch. The METZ CONNECT OpDAT patch cable connects SC-S APC and LC-S APC ports with precision, ensuring low insertion loss and high return loss for stable single-mode transmission. Its 3-meter length reaches comfortably within racks and cabinets.

Key specifications

• Fiber type: Single-mode OS2
• Connectors: SC-S APC to LC-S APC (simplex)
• Length: 3.0 m
• Jacket: LSZH, yellow, 3.0 mm diameter
• Insertion loss: ≤ 0.2 dB typical
• Return loss: ≥ 60 dB typical
• Ferrule: Zirconia ceramic, APC polish
• Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C
• Bend radius: ≥ 30 mm
• Standards: IEC 61753-1, IEC 61754-4, IEC 61754-20

Why choose it

This patch cable delivers consistent performance with APC connectors that minimize back reflections, critical for high-speed and long-distance links. The LSZH jacket enhances safety in enclosed spaces, and the yellow color aids identification of single-mode fiber. Robust construction ensures durability in demanding environments.

Ideal use cases

• Data center interconnects between equipment with SC and LC ports
• Telecommunications and FTTx installations
• LAN backbone connections requiring OS2 single-mode fiber
• Test and measurement setups needing precise APC connections

Good to know

Simplex design with one fiber strand; verify connector gender and polarity before ordering. The cable meets international standards for performance and interchangeability. Proper bend radius management extends service life.