Hubbell FHPSCC1MMZ SC Multimode OM1 LSZH Fiber Optic Pigtail, 1 Meter

Overview

The Hubbell FHPSCC1MMZ is a factory-terminated SC connector fiber optic pigtail built for fiber optic structured cabling installations where a clean, pre-polished termination is required on one end and a field splice on the other. The 1-meter length is the standard format for patch panel and enclosure terminations — long enough to route inside a fiber distribution enclosure and reach the splice tray without excess slack becoming a management problem.

The LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacket is the spec that determines where this pigtail is permitted. In plenum spaces, air-handling areas, transit infrastructure, or any jurisdiction enforcing IEC 60332 or similar fire codes, LSZH jacketing is either required or strongly preferred — it limits toxic gas and smoke emission in a fire event. If your installation is in an open office riser or a data center with strict fire suppression requirements, this jacket rating resolves the compliance question upfront. Standard PVC-jacketed alternatives are not appropriate in those environments.

The OM1 fiber grade — 62.5/125µm multimode — defines the transmission ceiling. OM1 supports 1 Gigabit Ethernet at distances up to 275 meters and 10 Gigabit at up to 33 meters. For legacy multimode backbone runs in older campus or building infrastructure where OM1 is the installed plant fiber, this pigtail mates correctly without introducing a modal mismatch. If your infrastructure has migrated to OM3 or OM4 50/125µm fiber, the FHPSCC1MMZ is not the right pigtail — mixing 62.5µm and 50µm fiber introduces insertion loss at the splice point that can push a link outside its loss budget.

The SC connector format uses a push-pull latch mechanism, which is straightforward to install and secure in enclosures with moderate port density. SC is widely supported across fiber patch panels, media converters, and network switches with SC-format SFP cages or fixed ports, making this pigtail broadly compatible with installed equipment in enterprise, industrial, and security infrastructure environments.

Compatibility Notes

• Fiber grade match required: OM1 (62.5/125µm) — use only in fiber plants where the installed cable is also OM1. Splicing to OM3/OM4 50/125µm fiber introduces modal mismatch loss; budget the link accordingly or select a matching-grade pigtail.
• SC port compatibility: Works with any SC-duplex or SC-simplex port; verify whether your enclosure or panel requires duplex or simplex pigtails before ordering.
• LSZH jacket requirement: This jacket grade satisfies LSZH installation requirements in plenum, air-handling, and fire-code-sensitive environments. Confirm your local code authority's specific standard (IEC 60332-1, NFPA 90A, or equivalent) before specifying.
• 1-meter length: Sized for in-enclosure routing. If the splice tray to adapter panel distance in your enclosure exceeds roughly 0.8 meters with routing, measure before ordering — pigtails cannot be extended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What fiber type does the FHPSCC1MMZ use?

A: The FHPSCC1MMZ uses OM1 multimode fiber (62.5/125µm). It is not compatible with OM3 or OM4 50/125µm multimode fiber without incurring additional insertion loss at the splice point.

Q: What does the LSZH jacket mean for my installation?

A: LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen) jacketing is required or preferred in plenum spaces, air-handling zones, transit facilities, and other environments governed by IEC 60332 or similar fire codes. It significantly reduces toxic smoke and halogen gas emission in a fire compared to standard PVC jackets.

Q: Can I use the FHPSCC1MMZ with 10 Gigabit Ethernet?

A: OM1 fiber supports 10GbE at distances up to approximately 33 meters. If your backbone run exceeds that distance at 10GbE, you should specify OM3 or OM4 fiber and a matching pigtail instead.

Q: Is 1 meter long enough for my enclosure?

A: One meter is the standard length for routing inside fiber distribution enclosures from a splice tray to an adapter panel. Measure your actual routing path inside the enclosure before ordering — pigtails cannot be spliced to extend length.

Q: What connector type does the FHPSCC1MMZ use?

A: It uses an SC connector with a push-pull latch mechanism. SC is widely supported across fiber patch panels, media converters, and network switches with SC-format ports. Verify whether your panel or enclosure requires simplex or duplex SC pigtails before ordering.

Jerry Tildsen

The detail that actually matters on the FHPSCC1MMZ is the LSZH jacket — not the SC connector, not the 1-meter length. Both of those are standard. But the jacket is what determines whether this pigtail is code-compliant in your specific installation environment. If you're terminating fiber in a plenum ceiling, an air-handling room, or any facility where IEC 60332 or NFPA 90A governs cable materials, the LSZH rating on this pigtail keeps the run compliant from connector to splice. PVC-jacketed alternatives would not.

Technical Highlights:

• LSZH jacket: Limits toxic smoke and halogen gas emission under fire conditions — required in plenum and air-handling environments under IEC 60332 and equivalent codes. Not interchangeable with PVC-jacketed pigtails in those spaces.
• OM1 62.5/125µm fiber: Correct match for legacy multimode backbone infrastructure. Supports 1GbE to 275m and 10GbE to 33m — adequate for in-building horizontal and short backbone runs on existing OM1 plant.
• SC push-pull connector: Low-profile latch, widely supported across patch panels, media converters, and fixed SC-port switches — straightforward to terminate and re-seat in moderate-density enclosures.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify your installed fiber plant is OM1 (62.5/125µm) before ordering. Splicing this pigtail onto OM3/OM4 50/125µm cable introduces modal mismatch insertion loss — it may not kill the link, but it will reduce your loss budget margin, which matters most on longer runs or links already near their loss ceiling.
• One meter is tight if your enclosure routes the pigtail around a splice tray with radius-limiting guides. Measure the actual cable path inside your enclosure before specifying — you cannot field-extend a pigtail.

The FHPSCC1MMZ is the right specification for legacy OM1 multimode infrastructure in plenum or LSZH-required environments — specifically, building riser and horizontal runs where the fiber plant predates the OM3/OM4 migration and the installation space requires low-smoke jacketing by code.