Multipatch Cable Extralink LC/APC-LC/APC SM 24F 18M Cascade 90cm

The Extralink Multipatch Cable LC/APC-LC/APC SM 24F 18M Cascade 90cm is a multi-fiber single-mode patch cord engineered for high-density fiber connectivity in data centers, telecom rooms and structured cabling environments. This 24-fiber cable combines LC/APC connectors on both ends and a short 90 cm breakout length designed for cascading installations; the construction supports reliable low-loss connections for inter-rack and inter-panel links. The outer jacket is UV-resistant, enabling use in both indoor and sheltered outdoor pathways while maintaining optical performance.

Advantages

This multipatch cable provides a compact solution for multiple parallel fiber links, reducing cable congestion and simplifying cable management in racks and patch panels. The cascade breakout option allows staggered connector lengths to match specific panel layouts, improving access and reducing stress on connectors. The single-mode fiber design and APC connectors help maintain low back-reflection and stable signal transmission across links.

Suitable for

• Interconnecting patch panels in adjacent racks or rooms
• Cascading links inside data center cabinets and telecom enclosures
• Structured cabling backbones requiring multiple parallel single-mode links
• Temporary or permanent fiber cross-connect installations

Key specifications

• Fiber type: single-mode (SM)
• Number of fibers: 24
• Connector types: LC/APC to LC/APC
• Cascade breakout with shortest segment approx. 90 cm for connector access
• Overall length of multi-fiber assembly: 18 m
• Outer jacket: UV-resistant for indoor and sheltered outdoor use
• Design: multi-fiber cable with individual fiber terminations for parallel connections

How to use

Route the multipatch cable through the intended pathway, keeping bend radii above the minimum recommended for single-mode fiber. Select the cascade or straight breakout orientation required by your patch panel layout and secure the cable to rack or panel strain-relief points. Plug LC/APC connectors into the corresponding APC ports on patch panels or equipment, ensuring correct alignment and clean connector endfaces to maintain low insertion loss. For long installations, verify continuity and optical loss with appropriate test equipment after termination.

Recommendations

Before installation, inspect and, if necessary, clean all connector endfaces with approved fiber-cleaning tools. Avoid tight bends or crushing of the cable; maintain recommended bend radius during routing and when dressing into panels. Use the cascade breakout option where staggered connector access reduces congestion, and secure the assembly to strain-relief points to prevent connector movement. Where outdoor exposure is expected, install the cable in protected conduits or trays to preserve the UV-resistant jacket.