SC to SC Duplex Armored Fiber Patch Cable, OM3, Riser (OFCR)
For Tanzanian site work, correct product selection should be followed by careful transport, connector inspection and retention of the fiber records. This duplex armored patch cable terminates SC UPC connectors on an OM3 50/125µm multimode unit protected by a helical stainless steel tube. The aqua 3.0mm riser-rated (OFCR) jacket marks it as laser-optimized multimode, whereas the armored core and a 400/600N tensile rating let the cord tolerate routes that would destroy an ordinary jumper. It is the straightforward way to extend or repair a SC-based OM3 plant.
Product Highlights
- Helical stainless steel armor against crush, impact and rodents
- Bend-insensitive OM3 fiber, aqua OFCR jacket
- Riser (OFCR) flame rating for vertical building pathways
- Insertion loss ≤0.3dB, return loss ≥20dB
- High 400/600N tensile rating for demanding pulls
- SC UPC to SC UPC duplex, OM3 50/125µm multimode
Specifications
| Connector Type | SC to SC |
|---|---|
| Polish Type | UPC to UPC |
| Fiber Mode | OM3 50/125µm |
| Wavelength | 850/1300nm |
| Fiber Count | Duplex |
| Fiber Grade | OM3 Bend Insensitive |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 30D |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 3.0mm |
| Flame Rating | Riser (OFCR) |
| Construction Type | Single Armored, Stainless Steel Tube |
| Tensile Strength | 400/600N (Long/Short Term) |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.3dB |
| Return Loss | ≥20dB |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) |
SC to SC OM3 in existing installations
Plenty of enterprise and campus multimode was built on OM3 with SC interfaces, and those links still carry 1G and 10G traffic reliably. When a cord in that plant fails or a new device lands in the rack, the correct fix is an OM3 SC cord, not a mixed-grade substitute. This optical assembly matches the finished channel exactly and adds armored protection the original patch cords never had.
A higher tensile build for demanding routes
Where a cord should be pulled through a congested tray or across an open span, tensile strength matters as much as crush resistance. Because the product variant is rated at 400N long-term and 600N short-term, roughly double the standard armored jumper figure, it tolerates the occasional hard pull when deploying the product without stretching the fiber or shifting the installed connectors.
Keeping SC plant in service
Replacing SC panels with LC is a project; keeping them in service is a purchase order. With the identical armored platform supplied in LC and SC versions, the fixed plant can stay exactly as documented while the patch cords gain steel protection. When a migration to LC eventually happens, only the patch patch cords change, and the armored LC equivalents are already part of the identical series.
Riser routes between floors
The OFCR rating covers vertical runs in shafts and riser closets, which is where SC-terminated building backbones most frequently live. When the cord crosses a floor penetration, support it at both sides rather than letting the span hang from the installed connectors, and keep the armor away from sharp metallic edges at the penetration. The 400/600N tensile rating tolerates the pull, but the routing decides the service life.
Standard lengths plus custom builds
Standard offerings are stocked for fast delivery: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft) and 30m (98ft), covering the common rack-to-rack, access and frame connections this cord is built for. Bespoke lengths beyond this range are manufactured to order. As with any multimode connection, ordering close to the true path length keeps 850nm attenuation inside the link budget. Specifying the precise path length avoids both the slack storage problem of an overlong cord and the strain risk of one that is too short.
Factory quality control and testing
Every cord is terminated with precision zirconia ferrule SC connectors and verified for insertion loss and return loss before packing. The 0.3dB insertion loss ceiling is a tested figure on each unit, ferrule geometry is inspected for consistent contact, and the push-pull housings are latch-checked before the supplied cable is coiled and bagged.
Purchase and Factory Support
Refer to the SC-SC OM3 duplex armored series when purchasing a quotation and state the path length and jacket rating. For alternative connectors, polish types or jacket colors, use the customized duplex armored program; the factory confirms the manufacturable specification before fabrication begins. For Tanzanian deliveries, the order details should include any site identification needed by the installation team.
