OM3 Patchcords
OM3 Patchcords are 50/125 multimode duplex fibre patchcords for equipment room and data centre links, supplied in 1.0 to 5.0 metre lengths with LC, SC and ST connector options.
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OM3 patchcords are multimode duplex fibre leads used to cross-connect switches, patch panels and transceivers on shorter equipment room and data centre runs. They terminate OM3 50/125 multimode fibre and are stocked as duplex leads in 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 5.0 metre lengths.
Choosing the right connector
- Connector pairing: LC-LC, LC-SC, LC-ST, SC-SC, SC-ST and ST-ST combinations, matched to the ports on the equipment at each end of the link.
- Length: 1.0 to 5.0 metre patchcords, chosen to reach between the patch panel and the switch without excess slack.
- Fibre mode: OM3 is multimode fibre, giving higher bandwidth over short runs than earlier multimode grades.
For singlemode links see OS2 Patchcords, for higher grade multimode see OM4 Patchcords, or browse the full Fibre Patchcords range.
OM3 Patchcords FAQs
What connector types are available on OM3 patchcords?
OM3 patchcords are stocked with LC, SC and ST connectors in matching and mixed pairings, including LC-SC and SC-ST. Check the connector fitted on each end of the link before ordering.
When would I choose OM3 over OM4 fibre?
OM3 suits typical equipment room and data centre links; where higher bandwidth or longer multimode reach is needed, OM4 Patchcords are the step up within the same connector options.
What lengths do OM3 patchcords come in?
Stocked lengths are 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 5.0 metres, letting you match the cord to the distance between the patch panel and the connected equipment.