Patchcord SC/UPC – LC/UPC 62.5/125 Multimode OM1 Duplex Zip 2.0mm OFNR Orange

**Patchcord SC/UPC – LC/UPC 62.5/125 Multimode OM1 Duplex Zip 2.0mm OFNR Orange** from **Red Cable Technology (RCT)** bridges legacy SC equipment to LC ports over **OM1 62.5/125 multimode** fiber. It features a rugged **orange 2.0mm duplex zip OFNR jacket**, high-quality SC and LC connectors, and yellow polarity labels for clear polarity marking.

**Features & Specs:**

• SC/UPC to LC/UPC hybrid connector configuration
• OM1 62.5/125µm multimode fiber with the standard orange jacket
• Rugged orange 2.0mm duplex zip cord OFNR jacket
• Polarity is clearly marked with yellow polarity labels
• SC connectors are shipped unclipped but include the clip to be applied in the field if desired
• SC is a snap-in connector with a 2.5mm ferrule much like the ST connector, known for excellent performance; simple, rugged, and low cost, with push-on/pull-off operation that makes it a popular choice
• LC connectors use a 1.25mm ferrule — approximately half the size of an SC connector — for good performance in a small form factor (SFF) package; the “little connector” built to join fibers where connection and disconnection are required
• OM1 supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet at lengths up to 33 meters and is most commonly utilized for 100 Megabit Ethernet applications
• Multimode fiber is cost-effective for inside buildings or corporate campuses where runs don’t exceed a few hundred meters; singlemode suits longer distance runs but typically requires more expensive equipment

## Hybrid SC-to-LC patching

These Shaxon patch cords are made for mixed-connector environments — SC on the legacy side, LC on the modern side. SC connectors ship unclipped, with the clip included so it can be applied in the field if desired, and yellow polarity labels keep orientation obvious during installation.

## OM1 at a glance

OM1 cable typically comes with an orange jacket and a 62.5µm core. It can support 10 Gigabit Ethernet at lengths up to 33 meters, but it is most commonly utilized for 100 Megabit Ethernet applications — still plenty for legacy drops and short runs. For other ultra-long-distance transmissions that employ exclusively C-band and L-band with optical amplifiers, refer to the ITU-T recommendations for the most appropriate SMF types. When replacing or installing on-premises and access network fiber, we recommend replacing legacy OS1 with a new bend-insensitive OS2 (ITU-T G.657A1) SMF cabling system for longer reach and enhanced link performance. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU), founded in 1865 to facilitate international connectivity in communications networks, is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs) that develops the technical standards ensuring networks and technologies interconnect seamlessly.