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Orange duplex fibre patch cable with LC and ST connectors, 3.28 ft

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite N518-01M fibre optic duplex patch cable 3.28 ft LC/ST 50/125

SKU CH-6JCC-TT8PF

A 3.28 ft multimode duplex patch cable with LC and ST connectors, 50/125 fibre, PVC jacket and OFNR rating for Gigabit and 10 Gbps networks

  • Duplex multimode design supports Gigabit and 10Gbps networks
  • 50/125 µm fibre optimised for high-bandwidth applications
  • Backward compatible with 62.5 µm fibre installations
  • 28 ft length with LC and ST connectors for flexible patching
  • OFNR-rated PVC jacket meets building-code fire requirements

Tripp Lite 1 m duplex patch cable

This 3.28 ft orange patch cable uses 50/125 multimode zipcord fiber with LC connectors on one end and ST connectors on the other. It suits installers linking Gigabit or 10 Gbps network gear that requires mixed LC and ST interfaces. The duplex construction carries transmit and receive paths in a single jacket.

Thermals noise and power

As a passive fiber assembly the cable generates no heat, emits no noise and draws no power during operation. Its PVC jacket meets OFNR riser rating for safe routing through vertical building spaces. No active components are present to affect thermal or acoustic conditions.

Build quality and daily handling

FDDI and OFNR ratings confirm the jacket meets recognised fire-safety standards for indoor runs. LC and ST ferrules are factory polished for low insertion loss and repeatable mating. The 1 m length keeps slack minimal in rack or patch-panel environments while allowing straightforward re-termination if port layouts change.

Highlights

  • Duplex multimode design supports Gigabit and 10Gbps networks
  • 50/125 µm fibre optimised for high-bandwidth applications
  • Backward compatible with 62.5 µm fibre installations
  • 28 ft length with LC and ST connectors for flexible patching
  • OFNR-rated PVC jacket meets building-code fire requirements

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the LC and ST connectors on the 3.28 ft duplex patch cable without damaging the ferrules?

Remove the protective caps, align the LC key with the port notch, push until the latch clicks, then insert the ST bayonet and twist a quarter-turn to lock; never force angled entry or overtighten the ST ring.

What maintenance or replacement will the 50/125 multimode zipcord need over its lifetime?

Inspect end-faces with a fibre scope before each reconnection, clean with a lint-free wipe and isopropyl alcohol if contamination appears, and replace the cable if return loss exceeds the link budget after repeated mating cycles.

Which limit appears first on a 10 Gbps link when the 3.28 ft orange patch cord runs continuously at full load?

The modal bandwidth of the 50/125 fibre caps the reach before attenuation or connector loss becomes critical, so sustained 10 Gbps traffic stays within spec only for short links like this 1 metre run.

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