Hubbell DFHPCLCLCF11MVI Plenum-Rated OM4 Duplex LC-LC Fiber Patch Cord, 11 Meters
Overview
The Hubbell DFHPCLCLCF11MVI is an 11-meter OM4 multimode duplex fiber optic patch cord with LC connectors on both ends, a plenum-rated jacket, and a violet color coding that follows industry convention for OM4 glass. If you're running fiber through air-handling spaces in a commercial building — above drop ceilings that serve as HVAC return plenums — this is the cable type building codes require. Using a riser or PVC-jacketed cord in a plenum space isn't a minor shortcut; it's a fire-code violation that creates toxic smoke in the building's air distribution system. The plenum rating here isn't a marketing feature, it's the spec that keeps an installation compliant and inspectable.
OM4 multimode glass supports 100 Gigabit Ethernet at distances up to 150 meters and 10 Gigabit Ethernet well beyond the 11-meter span of this cord — meaning this cable won't be your bottleneck in any modern IP security, structured cabling, or data center interconnect application. The duplex configuration provides the separate transmit and receive fibers that full-duplex transceivers require, so you're ready to connect SFP+ or QSFP modules on both ends without adapters or additional hardware.
LC connectors are the dominant interface on enterprise switches, NVRs, IP cameras with fiber uplinks, SFP modules, and patch panels. At the 11-meter length, this cord is well suited for patch panel-to-switch runs within a telecom room, cross-connects between adjacent equipment racks, or structured cabling horizontal distribution points where fiber runs terminate close to the active equipment. Browse the full Hubbell structured cabling line for companion patch panels, faceplates, and fiber management hardware.
Key Features
- Plenum (CMP) Jacket Rating: Required by NEC and local fire codes for cables routed through air-handling plenums — drop ceilings, raised floors used for HVAC return air. Installing a non-plenum cable here can fail inspection and, in a fire scenario, introduces toxic combustion gases into the building's air supply. This isn't optional on most commercial projects.
- OM4 Multimode Fiber: OM4 glass is optimized for 850nm VCSEL transceivers and supports 10GbE to 550 meters and 100GbE to 150 meters per TIA-492AAAD. At 11 meters, you have substantial headroom — this cord won't limit throughput even as you upgrade active equipment to 25G or 40G shortwave optics.
- LC Duplex Connectors: LC is the standard form factor on virtually every enterprise SFP, SFP+, and SFP28 module, as well as most IP video NVRs, fiber-capable switches, and patch panels deployed in commercial security and IT environments. Duplex construction provides both the Tx and Rx fibers in a single, keyed assembly — reducing connector mistakes during installation.
- 11-Meter Length: Sized for intra-rack or cross-rack patch runs, telecom room equipment connections, and short horizontal distribution links. Long enough to dress cables cleanly without slack management headaches; short enough to avoid the signal degradation that accumulates over excessive cordage length.
- Violet Color Coding: Violet is the TIA-568-C.3 standard color for OM4 multimode fiber, making it instantly distinguishable from OM1 (orange), OM2 (orange), OM3 (aqua), and singlemode (yellow) in a mixed-fiber environment. Color discipline in a fiber patch field prevents technicians from accidentally cross-connecting incompatible fiber types during moves, adds, and changes.
- Duplex Construction: Both fibers are bonded in a single zipcord assembly, keeping the transmit and receive strands routed together and reducing cable management complexity at the patch panel and switch face. Keyed LC connectors prevent polarity reversal on installation.
Integration and Compatibility
This patch cord is compatible with any LC-interface SFP, SFP+, SFP28, or QSFP transceiver module operating on OM4 multimode glass, including 1GbE, 10GbE, 25GbE, and 40GbE shortwave (SR) optics. It integrates directly into fiber optic structured cabling infrastructure terminated with LC-type patch panels, wall plates, and fiber enclosures. Common deployment points include: IP video distribution networks connecting NVR chassis to fiber-uplink switches, enterprise LAN backbone cross-connects, and security operations center (SOC) equipment rooms where short fiber runs connect active devices within or across racks.
For installations combining fiber patch cords with PoE switching and IP camera infrastructure, pair this cord with appropriate PoE network switches that include LC-interface SFP uplink ports. A compatible SFP transceiver matched to both the switch vendor and this OM4 glass type is required at each end — verify the transceiver's supported fiber type before ordering.
The plenum jacket is compatible with standard LC keystone couplers, inline adapters, and fiber enclosure bulkheads. No special tools are required at installation — the factory-terminated connectors are ready to plug into equipment. Review the structured cabling category for patch panels, enclosures, and fiber management accessories that complete the termination point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the DFHPCLCLCF11MVI suitable for installation in drop-ceiling plenum spaces?
A: Yes. The DFHPCLCLCF11MVI carries a plenum (CMP) jacket rating, which meets NEC requirements for cables routed through air-handling plenums such as drop ceilings used as HVAC return paths. This is the correct rating for those spaces — riser or PVC-jacketed cords are not code-compliant in plenum environments.
Q: What fiber type is this cord, and what data rates does it support?
A: This is an OM4 multimode fiber cord. OM4 supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet to 550 meters and 100 Gigabit Ethernet to 150 meters using 850nm VCSEL transceivers (SR optics). At 11 meters, it comfortably handles any current-generation shortwave transceiver speed.
Q: What connectors are on the DFHPCLCLCF11MVI, and are they compatible with standard SFP modules?
A: Both ends use LC connectors in a duplex configuration, which is the standard interface for SFP, SFP+, SFP28, and many QSFP transceiver modules. LC connectors are compatible with the vast majority of enterprise switches, NVRs, and fiber patch panels deployed today.
Q: Why is the jacket violet?
A: Violet is the TIA-568-C.3 standard color designation for OM4 multimode fiber. This color coding helps installers and technicians immediately identify the fiber type in a mixed-cabling environment, preventing accidental cross-connection with OM1/OM2 (orange), OM3 (aqua), or singlemode (yellow) cables.
Q: Can this patch cord be used in riser (CMR) or general-purpose (CM) rated installations?
A: Yes. Plenum (CMP) is the highest cable jacket fire rating — it is permitted in all spaces where riser (CMR) or general-purpose (CM) cables are allowed. You are not restricted to plenum-only areas; CMP-rated cable can substitute for lower ratings anywhere in the building.
The detail I always flag on a job like this is the jacket rating — and the DFHPCLCLCF11MVI gets it right with a full CMP (plenum) rating. In commercial security builds, you're almost always routing fiber through drop ceilings that double as HVAC return plenums. That makes the jacket rating a code requirement, not a preference, and it's the first thing an AHJ inspector will check.
Technical Highlights:
- CMP Plenum Jacket: Meets NEC Article 770 requirements for plenum spaces — mandatory for above-ceiling routing in air-handling environments. Substituting a riser-rated cord here is a code violation, not a field call you can make and move on from.
- OM4 Multimode Glass: Supports 100GbE to 150 meters and 10GbE to 550 meters on 850nm SR optics — at 11 meters, bandwidth is a non-issue for any current or near-future transceiver you'll install on either end.
- LC Duplex Interface: Direct plug-in to SFP/SFP+/SFP28 modules on enterprise switches, NVRs, and fiber patch panels — no adapters, no polarity adapters needed. Keyed connectors prevent miswiring at the equipment face.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify your SFP transceiver modules are explicitly rated for OM4 glass at your target speed — some older 10GbE SR modules specify OM3 as their tested medium; OM4 will work but confirm with the switch vendor's compatibility matrix before deployment.
- At 11 meters, this cord is sized for intra-room and cross-rack runs. If you're bridging equipment rooms or running to a remote IDF, this isn't the right length — spec the run length first, add slack allowance, and order accordingly.
This cord is a clean fit for security operations centers and enterprise telecom rooms where fiber runs from patch panels to active IP video or switching equipment stay within a single room — specifically where the routing passes through or above a plenum ceiling and CMP compliance is non-negotiable.
