At a Glance

Connector: LC simplex / duplex · UPC / APC
Fiber standard: single-mode G.652.D / G.657.A1; multimode OM2 / OM3 / OM4
Fiber on request: G.657.A2 / B3; OM5
Jacket standard: PVC / LSZH · OFNR / OFNP on request
Boots: straight standard; short / 45° / 90° / adjustable-angle on request
Insertion loss: standard ≤0.30 dB max; low-loss ≤0.20 dB max on request
Length: common 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 / 10 m; any length built to requirement
Color (TIA-598): OS2 yellow; OM2 orange; OM3 / OM4 aqua; OM5 lime on request
MOQ / lead: MOQ 1 pc, about 7 days; custom builds and volume orders agreed on request

Build Your Cord

Step 1 · Fiber
• G.652.D (OS2 yellow) — single-mode, longer switch-to-switch and riser links.
• G.657.A1 (yellow) — bend-improved single-mode for cabinets with normal coiling.
• OM2 (orange) — legacy enterprise and lower-speed short links.
• OM3 (aqua) — 10G short-reach workhorse for server-to-switch.
• OM4 (aqua) — 10 / 40 / 100G short links with more margin; Erika-violet jacket on request to tell it from OM3.
• G.657.A2 / B3 and OM5 (lime, for SWDM wide-band short links) on request.
Step 2 · Connector / polish
• LC simplex / duplex; UPC for data and active ports; APC where an RF / CATV overlay or high return loss is specified. Never mate APC with UPC.
Step 3 · Jacket / flame rating
• PVC / LSZH standard; OFNR (riser), OFNP (plenum, for air-handling ceiling spaces) on request — plenum is commonly required in North American builds.
Step 4 · Boot
• Straight standard; short boot saves space, 45° / 90° angled boots route the cord sideways out of dense panels without a sharp bend; adjustable-angle boot on request.
Step 5 · Length & loss grade
• Common 0.5–10 m or any length; standard ≤0.30 dB covers most links, low-loss ≤0.20 dB on request where many connectors cascade or the budget is tight.
Step 6 · Labels & packaging
• Custom labels (P/N, logo, serial, length or QR), color bands, individual bags and carton marking on request for consistent repeat orders.

Typical Applications

• Switch-to-patch-panel and patch-panel-to-server access in enterprise and edge cabinets.
• Short 10 / 40 / 100G multimode links over OM3 / OM4.
• Longer single-mode riser and building-backbone terminations.
• Dense cabinets routed sideways with 45° / 90° angled boots.
• Boundary: for polarity-reversible, push-pull ultra-high-density patching use XHT-D06 (Uniboot); for industrial / repeated-flex / wide-temperature runs use XHT-D09 (double-jacket); for FTTH single-mode with SC / ST / FC options see XHT-A01.

Technical Specifications

Optical
Test wavelength	single-mode 1310 / 1550 nm; multimode 850 nm
Insertion loss (max)	standard ≤0.30 dB per connector; low-loss ≤0.20 dB on request
Return loss (min)	UPC ≥50 dB; APC ≥60 dB; multimode ≥30 dB
Durability	ΔIL ≤0.2 dB after 500 mating cycles
Cable & mechanical
Fiber	9/125 µm single-mode; 50/125 µm multimode (OM2 / OM3 / OM4; OM5 on request)
Cable / connector	simplex / duplex zipcord; LC with zirconia ferrule
Jacket / rating	PVC / LSZH standard; OFNR / OFNP on request
Boots	straight standard; short / 45° / 90° / adjustable on request
Min. bend radius	G.657 bend-insensitive — 10 mm static / 20 mm dynamic; G.652.D and standard multimode follow the cable design (larger)
Operating temperature	-10 to +70 °C
Storage temperature	-40 to +85 °C
Test / compliance	tested per applicable IEC 61300 methods (attenuation IEC 61300-3-4; return loss IEC 61300-3-6; end-face cleanliness / defect inspection IEC 61300-3-35); RoHS compliant

Quality You Can Verify

• Factory-terminated under controlled epoxy, cure and polish process — consistent end-face finish.
• End faces inspected for cleanliness and defects per IEC 61300-3-35, then cleaned and sealed with dust caps.
• Duplex fibers paired and the build matched to your port / color schedule.
• Standard, non-OEM connectors interoperate with standard LC adapters and panels.

FAQ

Q1. Single-mode, or which multimode grade? Use single-mode OS2 for longer and building-backbone reaches. OM3 covers most 10G short server links; OM4 adds margin for 40 / 100G short runs. OM5 is specified only for wide-band (SWDM) links; OM2 suits legacy plants.

Q2. Do I need OFNR or OFNP? These are riser / plenum flame ratings. OFNP is typically required where cabling runs in air-handling (plenum) ceiling spaces, common in North America; OFNR applies to risers. PVC / LSZH covers ordinary indoor use.

Q3. Straight, short or angled boot? Straight for normal panels; short boot to save depth; 45° / 90° angled boots where the cord must leave the panel sideways and a straight boot would force a sharp bend.

Q4. Standard LC duplex (D05) or Uniboot (D06)? D05 is the conventional, economical duplex cord. D06 Uniboot offers a single shared jacket, field-reversible polarity and push-pull release for the densest panels where clips and space are tight.

Q5. MOQ, lead time, low-loss and custom builds? MOQ 1 pc, about 7 days for standard builds. Low-loss ≤0.20 dB, OFNR / OFNP, angled boots, G.657.A2 / B3, OM5, custom labels and volume orders are quoted on request; a pre-production sample can be arranged.

Ordering & Service

• Standard builds: MOQ 1 pc, about 7 days; custom builds and volume orders agreed on request; reply within 24 h.
• To quote, send: fiber · connector / polish · simplex / duplex · length · insertion-loss grade · jacket / flame rating · boot style · color · labels / packaging.
• Packaging: individual bag or export carton; custom labels, port numbering and color bands on request.
• Can be supplied as one matched set with patch enclosures, MPO cassettes, MPO trunks and other cord types for a rack or floor build.

Focus note: We specialize in the LC duplex enterprise jumper — OS2 / OM2 / OM3 / OM4, with low-loss, riser / plenum and angled-boot options for SME and edge cabinets. Polarity-reversible Uniboot sits under XHT-D06; industrial double-jacket cords under XHT-D09; FTTH full-connector single-mode jumpers under XHT-A01.

Related Products

• LC Uniboot patch cords (reversible polarity / push-pull) → XHT-D06
• Double-jacket patch cords (industrial / wide-temperature) → XHT-D09
• High-density patch enclosures & cassettes → XHT-D07 / XHT-D11
• MPO trunks & fan-out harnesses → XHT-D01 / XHT-D02
• FTTH single-mode patch cords (SC / LC / ST / FC) → XHT-A01

Assemblies tested per applicable IEC 61300 methods and RoHS compliant. Fiber, connector, jacket / flame rating, boot, length and labels are confirmed on the order.