SC to SC Duplex Armored Fiber Patch Cable, OM4, Riser (OFCR)

This duplex armored patch cable fits SC UPC connectors on both ends of an OM4 50/125µm multimode assembly, with a helical stainless steel tube protecting the fibers under the aqua 3.0mm riser-rated (OFCR) jacket. It is built for installations where SC interfaces remain on the panels and hardware but the pathway demands real mechanical protection: open ceilings, industrial floors and shared risers.

Product Highlights

• SC UPC to SC UPC duplex, OM4 50/125µm multimode
• Helical stainless steel armor against crush, impact and rodents
• Bend-insensitive OM4 fiber, 20/10D dynamic/static bend radius
• Riser (OFCR) flame rating for vertical building pathways
• Insertion loss ≤0.3dB, return loss ≥20dB
• Stock lengths 1m to 30m; custom lengths and jackets on request

SC connectors remain common on wall-mounted enclosures, older fiber distribution frames, media converters and industrial Ethernet gear. The push-pull latching body tolerates frequent handling and is easy to seat with gloved hands, which is part of why SC persists in field-side cabling. This cord keeps that familiar interface while adding the steel armor those exposed environments usually demand.

Behind the SC bodies the glass is full OM4: 10GBASE-SR to 400m, with headroom for 40G and 100G short-reach optics at row and room distances. For buildings that standardized on SC panels years ago, this makes it possible to upgrade link speeds without re-terminating the fixed plant, as long as the channel stays within the OM4 distance envelope.

SC-terminated links are often found exactly where cables get hurt: factory floors, campus outbuildings, temporary runs at events and construction sites. The helical stainless tube inside the jacket wraps the buffered fibers directly, so the cord shrugs off crushing under floor tiles, accidental pulls and rodent damage. Installers can cross areas that would otherwise call for conduit, keeping the route small and easy to change later.

SC ferrules are 2.5mm and easy to inspect with standard tips and microscopes. Before mating, clean both end faces with a dry cassette cleaner and inspect if the link margin is tight; most "bad cord" reports in the field trace back to contamination rather than damage. The push-pull housing should click positively; if it does not, check for dust caps left in the adapter rather than forcing the latch.

Standard lengths are stocked for fast delivery: 1m (3ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), 10m (33ft), 15m (49ft), 20m (66ft) and 30m (98ft), covering the common rack-to-rack, access and frame connections this cord is built for. Custom lengths beyond this range are manufactured to order. Matching the cord length to the actual route keeps slack out of the panel and preserves the 850nm loss budget on longer multimode runs. Specifying the exact route length avoids both the slack storage problem of an overlong cord and the strain risk of one that is too short.

Each SC-terminated assembly is built with precision zirconia ferrules and tested for insertion loss and return loss before packing; the 0.3dB ceiling is verified on every cord. End-face geometry is checked for stable physical contact across repeat matings, and the SC housings are latch-tested for positive engagement.

Quote against the SC-SC OM4 duplex armored family with the route length and jacket rating stated. Other connector mixes, polish types and jacket colors are available through the customized duplex armored program once the factory confirms the requested specification.