Product images are provided for reference and may not represent the exact model, configuration, or included components.

No Bots, Just Experts

Questions about this product? Free pre-sales support from a senior specialist — product questions, compatibility checks, BOM quotes, price confirmation — typically answered within one business day. Need camera placement or system design work? Engineering time is $175 per hour (qty 1 = 1 hour). Hardware buyers get up to one hour ($175) credited back on their order.

Description

StarTech SMLCSC-OS2-5M OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable

Overview

The StarTech SMLCSC-OS2-5M is a 5-meter (16.4 ft) OS2 single-mode duplex fiber optic cable designed for high-speed data transmission in enterprise and data center environments. It features LC duplex connectors on one end and SC duplex connectors on the other, facilitating connections between network devices like switches, servers, and transceivers. The Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) jacket material ensures safety in plenum spaces and areas with strict fire codes, making it suitable for installations where cable flammability is a concern. This cable is engineered to support data rates up to 100Gbps, ensuring future-proof performance for demanding network applications.

Compatibility

This cable is compatible with network equipment utilizing LC and SC duplex fiber optic ports. It is suitable for connecting devices such as SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, and QSFP28 transceivers, as well as switches, routers, and servers that require OS2 single-mode fiber connectivity. Specific compatible product families include network switches from major vendors requiring LC or SC duplex connections, and servers equipped with fiber optic network interface cards (NICs).

Installation Notes

The cable has an outer diameter of 2 mm and operates within a temperature range of -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F). The LSZH jacket is designed for reduced smoke and halogen emissions in case of fire. Ensure connectors are clean before insertion to maintain optimal signal integrity. The maximum insertion loss is rated at 0.3dB, and return loss is 55dB, critical metrics for maintaining signal quality over distance.

What's in the Box

  • 1x 5m LC to SC OS2 Duplex LSZH Fiber Optic Cable
Specifications
Cable Length: 5 m
Fiber Size: 9/125
Cable Jacket Material: Low Smoke Zero Halogen
Fire Rating: LSZH
Fiber Classification: OS2
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 100Gbps
Cable Rating: 10Gbps / 40Gbps / 100Gbps
Type: Single Mode
Wavelength: 1260nm to 1625nm
Insertion Loss: 0.3dB
Return Loss: 55dB
Connector A: Fiber Optic LC Duplex
Connector B: Fiber Optic SC Duplex
Operating Temperature: -20C - 60C
Storage Temperature: -20C - 60C
Humidity: 40% - 70%
Cable OD: 2 mm
Product Length: 5.0 m
Product Width: 1.1 cm
Product Height: 1.0 cm
Weight of Product: 50 g
Brand: StarTech
MPN: SMLCSC-OS2-5M
Q&A
Reviews
Have Questions?

StarTech 5M (16.4FT) LC TO SC (upc) OS2 Single - SMLCSC-OS2-5M

$20.49
$16.99

RELATED PRODUCTS

System Design, Deployment & Technical Support

Support services and planning resources for commercial surveillance, access control, and infrastructure deployments.

Fixed scope • Fixed price

System Design Assistance

  • Get help validating product compatibility
  • Coverage requirements
  • Storage planning and deployment architecture before you buy.
Request Design Help

Deployment & Configuration Support

  • Access fixed-scope support for rollout planning
  • User setup guidance
  • Migration and system standardization across single-site or multi-site deployments
View Support Services

Guides, Tools & Calculators

  • PoE requirements
  • Storage retention
  • Camera selection and deployment methodology
Open Technical Resources