{"product_id":"lc-upc-to-lc-upc-multimode-om3-duplex-fiber-optic-patch-cable","title":"LC\/UPC to LC\/UPC Multimode OM3 Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-wrapper\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333333; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003eHigh-density data environments demand networking infrastructure that is both remarkably fast and uncompromisingly reliable. The \u003cstrong\u003eLC\/UPC to LC\/UPC Multimode OM3 Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered precisely to meet these rigorous standards. Optimized for 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications, this aqua-jacketed fiber jumper acts as a vital backbone for modern local area networks (LANs), storage area networks (SANs), and high-speed data center cross-connects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003eBy utilizing advanced laser-optimized multimode fiber (LOMMF) technology, this cable balances cost-efficiency with high-bandwidth capabilities, ensuring your network remains future-proof and resilient against signal degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #111111; margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eAdvanced Design and Premium Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAt the core of this assembly is an OM3 50\/125-micron glass core, meticulously designed to pull maximum efficiency out of 850nm Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs). Unlike legacy OM1 or OM2 configurations, OM3 glass is optimized to mitigate modal dispersion (the spreading out of light pulses as they travel), allowing data to move rapidly across longer operational spans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003eThe cable features two small-form-factor LC connectors on each end. The LC connector’s 1.25mm ceramic ferrule cuts the physical footprint of standard SC connectors exactly in half, effectively doubling panel space in densely populated patch bays and server racks. Both terminations feature an Ultra Physical Contact (UPC) polish. The UPC finish ensures a highly polished, dome-shaped end-face that minimizes back-reflections, resulting in a significantly lower insertion loss (typically less than or equal to 0.2dB) and superior return loss performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003eWrapped in a heavy-duty Duplex zip-cord configuration, this patch cord allows for simultaneous bidirectional data transmission. The outer jacket is available in industry-standard PVC or Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) materials, protecting internal glass elements from physical stress while meeting strict building safety codes regarding toxic smoke emissions during thermal events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #111111; margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eUnmatched 10Gb Performance and Distance Metrics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhen upgrading or deploying enterprise networks, understanding distance thresholds is critical to preventing signal attenuation (loss of signal strength). The OM3 multimode fiber construction is explicitly rated for 10GBASE-SR applications, supporting blistering 10 Gigabit transmission speeds up to 300 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003eFor legacy infrastructures, it remains fully backward compatible, supporting 1Gb Ethernet spans up to 600 meters. Furthermore, it easily accommodates next-generation upgrades, running 40Gb and 100Gb network architectures over shorter distances (up to 100 meters using parallel optics solutions like MTP\/MPO or specialized transceivers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #111111; margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold; width: 35%;\"\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eLC\/UPC to LC\/UPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFiber Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eMultimode OM3 50\/125µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStrand Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eDuplex (2 Strands)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eJacket Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eIndustry-Standard Aqua\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWavelength Compliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e850 nm \/ 1300 nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInsertion \/ Return Loss\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e≤ 0.2dB (Typical) \/ ≥ 35dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eJacket Material Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003eLSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) or Premium PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e-20°C to +70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #111111; margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eInstallation Best Practices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRespect the Bend Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid bending the patch cord tighter than a 30mm radius. Kinking or over-bending fiber glass causes micro-bends, which induce massive packet drop rates and can permanently fracture the internal core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspect and Clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microscopic dust particles are the primary cause of fiber optic link failures. Always clean the LC ceramic ferrules with a dedicated 1.25mm fiber optic click-cleaner or lint-free isopropyl alcohol wipes before inserting them into adapter panels or transceivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Strategic Cable Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilize horizontal and vertical cable managers to eliminate structural tension on the connector boots. Allowing fiber cables to hang unsupported puts physical stress on the assembly, degrading alignment over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #111111; margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eRelated Fiber Optic Assets \u0026amp; Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTo scale out your full architectural network setup or cross-compare with other high-precision termination variants, please explore our alternative setups and hardware solutions below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/superflash.ae\/collections\/fiber-optic-cables\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eExplore Our Full Fiber Optic Cables Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/superflash.ae\/products\/sc-apc-sc-apc-single-mode-duplex-fiber-optic-patch-cord\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eView SC\/APC Duplex Patch Cord Specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/superflash.ae\/products\/fc-apc-to-sc-upc-single-mode-simplex-fiber-optic-patch-cable\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCheck FC\/APC to SC\/UPC Simplex Cable Profiles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/superflash.ae\/products\/fc-upc-to-st-upc-single-mode-simplex-fiber-optic-patch-cable\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShop FC\/UPC to ST\/UPC Industrial Simplex Cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/superflash.ae\/products\/tmt-global-12-core-armored-single-mode-fiber-optic-cable\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #0066cc; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDiscover Heavy-Duty 12-Core Armored Fiber Solutions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #111111; margin-top: 25px; margin-bottom: 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px; color: #111111;\"\u003eQ: Can I use this OM3 patch cable with standard OM4 or legacy OM2 networks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA: Yes, OM3 fiber is fully backward compatible with legacy OM2 systems, though the link will be limited to OM2 performance metrics. It can also be mixed with OM4 systems; however, the overall channel path will default to the lower bandwidth capabilities of the OM3 cable. It is always best practice to match fiber types throughout a single link channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px; color: #111111;\"\u003eQ: What is the main structural advantage of a UPC finish over an APC finish?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA: A UPC (Ultra Physical Contact) ferrule features a flat, domed polish ideal for digital data transmission systems where direct physical contact is required to minimize air gaps. APC (Angled Physical Contact) ferrules feature an 8-degree angle designed for analog video distribution or single-mode systems requiring absolute minimum back-reflection. They are not physically compatible and should never be plugged into one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px; color: #111111;\"\u003eQ: Does this cable come equipped with an LSZH or PVC jacket?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eA: We offer these premium cables in both PVC and LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) options. LSZH jackets are highly recommended for internal data centers and confined public spaces, as they eliminate toxic halogen gas emissions in the event of a thermal event or fire outbreak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SUPER FLASH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49032771010816,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/1888\/2304\/files\/LCtoLCMultimodeOM3DuplexPatchCord.png?v=1784539961","url":"https:\/\/superflash.ae\/products\/lc-upc-to-lc-upc-multimode-om3-duplex-fiber-optic-patch-cable","provider":"Super Flash General Trading LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}