0.5m ST to ST OM3 Fibre Optic Network Cable
A 0.5m duplex OM3 fibre patch lead with ST connectors at both ends. Duplex means two fibres, one to send and one to receive, so a single lead connects a pair of ports.
OM3 is laser-optimised 50/125 multimode fibre. It carries 10 Gigabit Ethernet up to about 300m and 40/100 Gigabit up to about 100m, which makes it a common choice for new server room and backbone patching.
ST plugs are round bayonet connectors with a twist lock, common on older multimode equipment and patch panels.
At 0.5m it is made for patching inside one cabinet, such as a fibre panel to the switch just below it. Avoid bending it tighter than 60mm, as sharp bends weaken the signal and can damage the fibre. The LSZH (low smoke zero halogen) jacket suits offices, data centres and public buildings.
- Fibre: OM3 50/125 multimode
- Type: duplex
- Connectors: ST to ST
- Length: 0.5m
- Jacket: Aqua, LSZH
- Insertion loss: 0.3dB
- Cable diameter: 3.0mm
- Bend radius: 60mm
- Operating temperature: -20 to 60C