LC UPC to LC UPC Duplex Switchable Uniboot OS2 Fiber Patch Cable
For Pakistani procurement and engineering teams, the specification provides a practical basis for checking compatibility before production is requested. This OS2 fiber patch cable carries a LC UPC interface on one end and a LC UPC interface on the other, factory terminated on OS2 glass and optically tested as an entire unit. The uniboot build places the two fibers of the duplex connection inside a single round 2.0mm cord with one combined connector housing, halving the installed cable count in dense panels and simplifying polarity management.
Product Highlights
- Uniboot Allows One Cable to Carry Two Fibers to Reduce Cable Congestion in High-Density Patch Fields
- G.657.A1 Bend Insensitive Fiber with 10mm Min. Bend Radius
- Allow for Easy Reverse Polarity Without Special Tools
- Termination Is Tested to Ensure Network Performance
- Designed for High-Density Fiber Cabling in Network Cabinet Connections, Ceiling Wiring and Under-Floor Wiring in a Data Center
Specifications
| Fiber Count | 2 Fibers |
|---|---|
| Fiber Grade | G.657.A1 (Compatible with G.652.D) |
| Fiber Mode | OS2 9/125μm |
| Wavelength | 1310/1550nm |
| Flame Rating | Riser (OFNR) |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 2.0mm |
| Polarity | A (Tx) to B (Rx) |
| Tensile Strength | 60/100N (Long/Short Term) |
| Min. Bend Radius (Optical Fiber) | 10mm |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 10/5D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.2dB |
| Return Loss | ≥50dB |
| Insertion Loss Attenuation at 1310nm | ≤0.4dB/km |
| Attenuation at 1550nm | ≤0.3dB/km |
| Operating Temperature | -10 to 70°C (14 to 158℉) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 70℃ (-4 to 158℉) |
| Fiber Grade | G.657.A1 (Compatible with G.652.D) |
Connector and polish choices in the single-mode plant
The OS2 interface on this jumper follows the polish discipline of the network it serves. Because mixing polishes on a mated pair destroys the return loss and can damage the ferrules, the patch side must be aligned with this adapter panel side exactly. When the documentation is unclear, the boot color and the optical interface housing tell the truth: green for APC, blue or beige for UPC.
Bend tolerance in real cabinets
Patch fields are rarely kind to fiber. Patch cords path through tight managers, sharp tray corners and crowded vertical channels. The bend-insensitive glass in the product assembly tolerates a 10mm fiber bend radius, and therefore a hurried routing decision during a night servicing window does not by itself turn into a measurable penalty on the connection.
Polarity without re-terminating
Uniboot connectors expose the polarity through the housing rather than the termination: the latches or clips let the installer swap the fiber positions without opening the cord. A polarity mistake discovered at turn-up becomes a two-minute correction instead of a replacement order. For Pakistani projects, include this point in the technical enquiry and final installation checklist.
Length Options
Catalogue lengths cover the common patching routes: 1m (7ft), 2m (7ft), 3m (10ft), 5m (16ft), with custom-built length offered beyond the list. Specifying the measured path length keeps the slack out of the manager and the strain off the optical interfaces.
Quality Control and Testing
Every manufactured assembly is terminated with precision zirconia ferrule connectors and optically tested before packing: insertion loss and return loss are verified on every cable, and end-face geometry is inspected for consistent physical contact. The installed cable ships with dust caps on the two connectors and the test result offered on specify.
Ordering and Factory Support
Refer to this setup by connector pair, fiber mode and length when specifying a quotation. For configurations outside the listed options, mixed connector families, jackets, identification or project packing, send the specification with the request and the factory will make certain of the build before factory assembly. For Pakistan, a clear port or maintenance schedule helps us confirm the correct factory-built configuration before supply.
