15M SC-LC OM1 MM Duplex Patch Lead

The 15 metre SC-LC OM1 MM Duplex Patch Lead is a high-quality, factory-terminated fibre-optic patch cable designed for multimode (OM1) applications. With one end terminated in an SC connector and the other end in an LC connector, the duplex fibre assembly enables reliable and consistent data transmission in short to medium distance installations such as data-centres, telecom cabinets and LAN cross-connections. The OM1 (62.5/125 µm) multimode fibre supports cost-effective connectivity, low insertion loss and good return loss characteristics for standard-speed network environments. The orange jacket identifies multimode classification, while the duplex configuration ensures simultaneous send and receive paths. This patch lead is ideal when bridging equipment or panels that use SC on one side and LC on the other, and where a 15 m lead length is required for rack-to-rack, cabinet-to-cabinet or room-to-room interconnects.

Key Features

• 15 metre total length for flexible placement across racks, cabinets or floor-to-ceiling runs.
• Duplex configuration (two fibre strands) allowing simultaneous transmit and receive paths. 
• SC connector on one end and LC connector on the other, enabling compatibility between SC-terminated and LC-terminated equipment. 
• OM1 multimode fibre (62.5/125 µm core/cladding) suited for multimode network applications. 
• Low insertion loss and high return loss performance designed for reliable data-transmission. 
• Colour-coded jacket (typically orange) to denote multimode classification, aiding identification in patch-panels. 
• Suitable for patching between fibre-optic panels, active equipment and fibre modules in data centre, telecommunications or enterprise network environments. 

Specifications

• Length: 15 metres (m) 
• Fibre type: OM1 multimode (62.5/125 µm) 
• Configuration: Duplex (two-strand) patch lead 
• Connectors: SC (one end) → LC (other end)
• Jacket colour: Orange (typical for multimode fibre) 
• Jacket material: LSZH or equivalent low-smoke/zero halogen (depending on supplier) 
• Cable outer diameter (typical): ~3 mm (may vary by manufacturer) 
• Typical application speed: Up to 1 Gb/s (1000 Mb/s) in many installations (depending on link conditions) 

Applications

• Connecting fibre patch-panels to active networking equipment (switches, routers) in data-centre racks.
• Inter-cabinet fibre interconnects in telecommunications rooms where one side uses SC and the other uses LC interfaces.
• Campus LAN backbone installations where OM1 multimode fibre remains in use and cost-effective patch leads are required.
• Fibre-optic test setups or temporary patching where a standard-length lead simplifies deployment and minimises insertion loss.
• Enterprises upgrading or managing their existing OM1 fibre infrastructure and requiring compatible patch cords to maintain network performance.