LC to LC UPC OM5 Multimode Duplex Uniboot Push-Pull Fiber Optic Patch Cord, 2.0mm OFNP Plenum Cable

• Compact uniboot design reduces cable volume and improves airflow.
• Integrated push-pull tab enables easy insertion and removal in high-density installations.
• Tool-free polarity reversal simplifies network deployment and maintenance.
• Premium OM5 50/125μm wideband multimode fiber.
• Supports SWDM technology and next-generation multimode applications.
• Low insertion loss (≤0.35dB) and stable optical performance.
• High-quality zirconia ceramic ferrules for reliable signal transmission.
• 2.0mm duplex round cable with durable aramid yarn reinforcement.

• High-density data centers
• 10G/25G/40G/100G Ethernet networks
• SWDM optical transmission systems
• Enterprise backbone cabling
• Cloud computing infrastructure
• Storage Area Networks (SAN)
• Fiber patch panels and cross-connect cabinets
• Telecommunications equipment rooms
• Campus LANs
• Network equipment testing and maintenance

FiberMania offers flexible OEM and customization services for Uniboot Push-Pull fiber patch cords to satisfy different network architectures and branding requirements.

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Q1. What is the advantage of a uniboot patch cord compared with a standard duplex cable?

A uniboot patch cord combines two fibers into a single round cable, reducing cable diameter and congestion. This improves airflow inside network cabinets, simplifies cable routing, and creates a cleaner installation, especially in high-density data centers.

Q2. What does the Push-Pull tab improve during installation?

The integrated Push-Pull tab extends the connector body, allowing technicians to insert or remove LC connectors from densely populated patch panels without pulling directly on the fiber cable, reducing the risk of cable damage.

Q3. Why would I need tool-free polarity reversal?

Different network architectures require different polarity configurations. The tool-free polarity change allows installers to reverse fiber polarity in seconds without replacing the patch cord or using specialized tools, making deployment and troubleshooting much more efficient.

Q4. Is OM5 compatible with OM3 and OM4 equipment?

Yes. OM5 fiber is fully backward compatible with OM3 and OM4 multimode systems using standard 850nm transceivers. In addition, OM5 supports SWDM technology, enabling increased bandwidth over fewer fiber strands when compatible transceivers are used.

Q5. What benefits does an OFNP plenum jacket provide?

OFNP (Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum) cable is designed for installation in plenum air-handling spaces. It offers a higher fire safety rating than OFNR cables, producing lower flame spread and smoke generation where building codes require plenum-rated cabling.

Q6. Is this cable suitable for 100G or higher-speed multimode networks?

Yes. When used with compatible OM5 optical transceivers, this patch cord supports modern high-speed Ethernet applications, including 40G and 100G networks, and is well suited for SWDM-based data center deployments.