Hubbell DFPCLCLCF10MVI LC-LC OM4 Multimode Plenum Duplex Fiber Patch Cord, 10 Meters

Overview

The Hubbell DFPCLCLCF10MVI is a 10-meter duplex LC-to-LC multimode fiber patch cord built for plenum-rated spaces — drop ceilings, raised floors, and air-handling plenums where fire code mandates low-smoke, flame-retardant jacket materials. This is the cord you reach for when running OM4 backbone connections between switches, patch panels, and active equipment in commercial buildings where non-plenum OFNR cable is not code-compliant. The duplex configuration delivers the separate transmit and receive strands required by virtually every SFP+ transceiver, fiber switch port, and 10G/40G active equipment in the field today.

OM4 multimode glass is the right fiber type for short-to-medium data center and campus runs — it supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet to 550 meters, 40GbE to 150 meters, and 100GbE to 150 meters over OM4, well beyond what most intra-building horizontal runs demand. At 10 meters, the DFPCLCLCF10MVI is sized for equipment room patch fields, IDF-to-switch connections, and cross-connect links where a short, managed run between active gear is needed without the slack-management headache of an over-long cord.

Key Features

• OM4 Multimode Fiber: 50/125µm OM4-grade glass provides roughly double the bandwidth distance of OM3, supporting 10GbE to 550m and 40/100GbE to 150m — future-proofs your fiber infrastructure for next-generation optics without re-pulling cable.
• Plenum (CMP) Jacket Rating: The plenum-rated outer jacket meets the fire safety requirements for installation in air-handling spaces under the NEC. This is a code requirement in most commercial buildings — using a riser-rated cord in a plenum ceiling exposes the project to failed inspections and liability. Confirm your pathway classification before ordering.
• Duplex LC Connectors on Both Ends: LC is the dominant small-form-factor fiber connector in enterprise networking and surveillance infrastructure, compatible with virtually all SFP, SFP+, SFP28, and QSFP+ transceiver cages that use duplex fiber. Duplex configuration means both the Tx and Rx fibers ship as a bonded, polarity-managed pair — no field assembly required.
• 10-Meter Length: Sized for in-rack and cross-rack runs in equipment rooms and MDFs. Long enough to reach between adjacent racks or between a patch panel and a top-of-rack switch without excess slack; short enough to keep cable management clean in dense fiber environments.
• Duplex Configuration for Bidirectional Links: Standard duplex architecture supports full-duplex operation required by Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and most enterprise optical protocols — no workaround adapters or splitters needed for standard bidirectional links.
• Factory-Terminated and Factory-Tested: Pre-terminated patch cords eliminate field polishing and the insertion loss variability that comes with on-site terminations. Factory-terminated LC connectors on Hubbell-manufactured cords are built to consistent end-face geometry standards, which matters when you are troubleshooting marginal link budgets.

Integration and Compatibility

The DFPCLCLCF10MVI integrates into any infrastructure using structured cabling with duplex LC fiber interfaces. This covers the broad majority of 1G, 10G, 25G, and 40G enterprise switches, NVR and server HBAs, and media converters shipping today. OM4 multimode is backward compatible with OM3 equipment — you can insert an OM4 patch cord into an OM3-rated port without link failure, though the run distance will be governed by the lower-rated component.

For fiber optic cabling infrastructure, pair this cord with compatible LC-terminated OM4 trunk cables and fiber patch panels to build a fully managed horizontal or backbone segment. The plenum jacket makes it directly deployable in ceiling plenum pathways alongside HVAC ducting without requiring conduit in many jurisdictions — verify with your local AHJ.

When integrating into network switch infrastructure, confirm your SFP+ or SFP28 transceiver is rated for multimode OM4 at the wavelength in use (typically 850nm for 10GbE SR optics). Single-mode transceivers will not work with this multimode cable. Review the transceivers and DACs category to match optics to this cable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the DFPCLCLCF10MVI compatible with single-mode SFP transceivers?

A: No. The DFPCLCLCF10MVI uses OM4 multimode fiber (50/125µm). Single-mode transceivers require OS1/OS2 single-mode fiber (9/125µm). Using this cord with single-mode optics will result in high insertion loss and link failure. Verify your transceiver type before ordering.

Q: Can this cord be installed in a plenum ceiling without conduit?

A: The DFPCLCLCF10MVI carries a plenum (CMP) jacket rating, which meets NEC requirements for open installation in air-handling plenums in most jurisdictions without requiring conduit. Always verify with your local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), as local amendments to the NEC can apply.

Q: What fiber connector type does the DFPCLCLCF10MVI use?

A: Both ends use duplex LC connectors — the small-form-factor latch-style connector that is standard on virtually all SFP, SFP+, and SFP28 transceiver modules in enterprise networking and surveillance equipment.

Q: Is OM4 backward compatible with OM3 patch panels and equipment?

A: Yes, OM4 multimode fiber is backward compatible with OM3 equipment. You can connect an OM4 patch cord to an OM3-rated port. However, the link will operate at OM3 distance limits, not OM4 — the weakest component in the channel determines the supported run length.

Q: What is the fiber mode and core diameter of this patch cord?

A: The DFPCLCLCF10MVI uses 50/125µm multimode OM4 fiber — 50µm core diameter with a 125µm cladding. This is the standard for high-bandwidth multimode runs in enterprise data centers and commercial building infrastructure.

Q: Does this cord come in other lengths?

A: The DFPCLCLCF10MVI is specifically the 10-meter version of this Hubbell plenum duplex LC-LC OM4 series. Other lengths are available in the Hubbell fiber patch cord line — contact pre-sales engineering to confirm alternate lengths with the same plenum and OM4 specifications.

Jerry Tildsen

The DFPCLCLCF10MVI is the cord I specify when a job has plenum-rated pathways and the network team needs OM4 performance for 10G or 40G links between racks in a commercial IDF. The CMP jacket rating is non-negotiable in open-plenum ceiling runs — it is a code requirement, not a preference — and OM4 at 10 meters gives you headroom for the next transceiver generation without re-pulling infrastructure.

Technical Highlights:

• Plenum (CMP) Jacket: Mandatory for NEC-compliant open installation in air-handling plenums — this is the spec that determines whether your installation passes inspection, not a performance differentiator.
• OM4 Multimode Fiber: Supports 10GbE to 550m and 40/100GbE to 150m — well beyond any intra-building IDF-to-MDF distance you will encounter, which means this cord will not be your link-budget bottleneck at any reasonable campus scale.
• Duplex LC Termination: Factory-terminated duplex LC on both ends means this cord drops directly into any SFP+ or SFP28 transceiver cage without adapters, polarity swaps, or field work — critical in dense switch environments where re-termination downtime is expensive.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify that your transceivers are multimode 850nm SR types — this cord will not support single-mode OS1/OS2 optics, and the mismatch does not produce a clean error, it produces a marginal or dead link that can waste hours of troubleshooting.
• At 10 meters, this cord is sized for equipment room and IDF patch field use, not horizontal runs to workstations or surveillance cameras. For longer horizontal segments, source pre-terminated OM4 trunk assemblies in the appropriate length rather than looping multiple patch cords end-to-end.

This cord is the right call for commercial building IDF fiber patching where the AHJ enforces open-plenum CMP requirements and the switch infrastructure is running 10G or higher. If your pathways are in conduit throughout and riser-rated cable is acceptable, a non-plenum OM4 variant may offer cost savings — but in any open-ceiling commercial environment, the DFPCLCLCF10MVI is the compliant choice.