Tripp Lite
Tripp Lite N516-03M 10 ft Duplex 50/125 fibre optic cable SC to LC
Duplex 50/125 multimode patch cable with SC to LC connectors, 10 ft length, optimized for gigabit and 10Gbps networks
- TypeCable Connectors
- ColorOrange
- Length10 ft.
- Connector Number2
- FeaturesConstructed with 50/125 micron cable Use on fiber and fibre
Length 9.8 ft.
- 3.3 ft.
- 9.8 ft.
Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.
- Optimised for gigabit and 10Gbps networks with 50/125 micron fibre
- SC male to LC male connectors suit mixed-port environments
- 10 ft duplex length fits standard rack-to-panel runs
- Tested 0.2 dB typical insertion loss on every connector
- Backward compatible with 62.5 micron fibre installations
Tripp Lite 10 ft Duplex 50/125 Patch Cable
This duplex multimode fibre patch cable connects equipment using SC male and LC male connectors. It is built with 50/125 micron glass fibre and an orange PVC jacket. The cable suits gigabit and 10Gbps fibre channel or Ethernet links in data centres or campus networks. Installers who need a 3 metre crossover between patch panels and switches will find it ready to use.
Passive cable thermals and power
As a passive glass fibre assembly the cable generates no heat and draws no power during operation. There are no active components or fans to create noise. Signal attenuation is specified at 3.5 dB/km maximum at 850 nm and 1.0 dB/km maximum at 1300 nm. Insertion loss is tested on every connector at 0.2 dB typical.
Factory tested connectors and headroom
Each connector receives individual insertion loss testing with results provided alongside the cable. Bevelled ferrule ends simplify plug insertion and reduce mating friction. Bandwidth ratings of 220 MHz·km at 850 nm and 600 MHz·km at 1300 nm provide headroom for future speed upgrades. Backward compatibility with 62.5 micron fibre allows integration into legacy multimode plants.
Highlights
- Optimised for gigabit and 10Gbps networks with 50/125 micron fibre
- SC male to LC male connectors suit mixed-port environments
- 10 ft duplex length fits standard rack-to-panel runs
- Tested 0.2 dB typical insertion loss on every connector
- Backward compatible with 62.5 micron fibre installations
Specifications
| Brand | Tripp Lite |
|---|---|
| Model | N516-03M |
| Type | Cable Connectors |
| Color | Orange |
| Length | 10 ft. |
| Connector Number | 2 |
| Features | Constructed with 50/125 micron cable Use on fiber and fibre channel installations SC male to LC male connectors Higher bandwidth optimized for gigabit and 10Gbps networks Backward compatible with 62.5 micron fiber Built-in headroom for future applications Fiber type: all glass graded index Core diameter: two 50+/-3 microns CLAD diameter: 125+/-2 microns Primary coating diameter: 245+/-15 microns Primary coating material: acrylate Secondary coating diameter: 900+/-50 microns Secondary coating material: PVC Attenuation 850NM: 3.5DB/KM maximum, 1300NM: 1.0DB/KM maximum Bandwidth 850NM: |
| Shipping weight | 0.04 kg |
| Package size | 159 × 156 × 30 mm |
Questions about this item
How do I install the SC to LC duplex cable and which step do people often get wrong?
Connect the SC male ends to your SC equipment ports and the LC male ends to the LC ports, making sure each duplex pair keeps transmit matched to receive; the common mistake is crossing the two fibres so the link stays dark.
What maintenance will the 50/125 multimode cable need later?
Inspect and clean the SC and LC ferrules with a fibre scope and lint-free wipes whenever you disconnect; the acrylate primary coating and PVC secondary jacket require no other upkeep.
What limit appears first on a sustained 10 Gbps run over this 10 ft patch cord?
At 850 nm the 220 MHz·km bandwidth allows roughly 300 m, so the 3 m length is not the bottleneck; the practical ceiling is the 0.2 dB typical insertion loss per connector pair.
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