Hubbell FPCLCLCE8MSP LC-LC Duplex OM3 Plenum Fiber Patch Cord, 8 Meters

The Hubbell FPCLCLCE8MSP is an 8-meter duplex LC-to-LC fiber patch cord built on OM3 multimode glass with a plenum-rated jacket — the correct choice when your horizontal or backbone runs pass through air-handling spaces and the fire code requires CMP-rated cabling. If you're running fiber optic patch cords in a commercial data center, enterprise IDF closet, or any plenum ceiling environment, the jacket rating here is the spec that decides whether the installation passes inspection, not an upsell.

Overview

OM3 is a 50/125µm laser-optimized multimode fiber engineered for 10 Gigabit Ethernet at distances up to 300 meters and 40/100GbE at shorter runs — well within what an 8-meter patch cord handles at the switch or patch panel layer. The LC connector format is the dominant interface on modern SFP+ and QSFP transceivers, so the FPCLCLCE8MSP connects directly to the active equipment without adapters. The duplex configuration carries simultaneous transmit and receive on two strands, which is standard for full-duplex Ethernet links. For the full Hubbell structured cabling line, including panels, faceplates, and bulk fiber, browse the brand catalog.

Key Features

Plenum (CMP) Jacket Rating: Air-handling spaces — above drop ceilings, inside HVAC ducts — require CMP-rated jacket materials by NEC code. Using a non-plenum cord in these spaces is a code violation and a fire hazard. The FPCLCLCE8MSP's plenum jacket eliminates that risk without needing conduit as a workaround.

OM3 Multimode Fiber: Laser-optimized 50/125µm glass supports 10GbE to 300m and 40/100GbE at shorter distances. At 8 meters, you're well inside every OM3 distance spec — this cord won't be the limiting factor in your link budget on any current-generation switch or transceiver.

LC Duplex Connectors: LC is the standard interface on SFP+, SFP28, and QSFP28 transceivers. Both ends are LC, duplex — two fibers, one TX and one RX — which is what virtually every 1G, 10G, and 25G active port requires. No adapter sleeves, no polarity gymnastics for a standard A-to-B link.

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