Patch Cord SC-LC Single Mode DX 15M

The Netsys NS-SCUPC-LCUPC-DX-SM-15M is a professional-grade Single-mode (OS2) Duplex Hybrid Patch Cord designed for long-distance, high-speed networking.¹ At 15 meters (approx. 49 feet), this cable offers the extended reach necessary to connect equipment across large server rooms or between separate racks without signal degradation.

Key Features

• Hybrid SC to LC Interface: Features SC/UPC connectors on one end and LC/UPC connectors on the other. This enables seamless integration between legacy SC-terminated infrastructure (like fiber distribution frames) and modern, high-density LC networking switches.

• OS2 Single-mode Fiber: Engineered with a 9/125µm core, optimized for 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths. Unlike multimode fiber, this Single-mode cable supports virtually unlimited bandwidth and is essential for long-haul Gigabit, 10G, and 40G/100G transmission.²

   

• Ultra Physical Contact (UPC) Polish: Both connector types feature a precision UPC finish (identifiable by their blue housings). This ensures extremely low insertion loss (≤ 0.3dB) and high return loss (≥ 50dB), preventing back-reflections that can disrupt sensitive laser equipment.

• 15.0m Extended Reach: The 15-meter length is ideal for “Inter-Rack” or “Cross-Room” patching, allowing you to route fiber through overhead cable trays or underfloor systems to connect non-adjacent equipment.

• Industry Standard ID: Wrapped in a durable yellow jacket, the standard color for Single-mode fiber, making it easy to distinguish from orange (OM2) or aqua (OM3) multimode cables in a crowded rack.

Technical Specifications

Best Use Case

The NS-SCUPC-LCUPC-DX-SM-15M is best suited for backbone integration. It is typically used to connect a central network switch (LC ports) to a building fiber distribution panel (SC ports) located significantly further away in the data center, ensuring a clean, low-loss link.