For Nigerian deployments, this product should be evaluated as part of the complete network path, including its connectors, mapping and acceptance values. This duplex armored patch cable fits SC UPC connectors on the two cable 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
- 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 UPC to SC UPC duplex, OM4 50/125µm multimode
- Helical stainless steel armor against crush, impact and rodents
Specifications
| Connector Type | SC to SC |
|---|---|
| Polish Type | UPC to UPC |
| Fiber Mode | OM4 50/125µm |
| Wavelength | 850/1300nm |
| Fiber Count | Duplex |
| Fiber Grade | OM4 Bend Insensitive |
| Min. Bend Radius (Fiber Cable) | 20/10D (Dynamic/Static) |
| Cable Outside Diameter (OD) | 3.0mm |
| Flame Rating | Riser (OFCR) |
| Construction Type | Single Armored, Stainless Steel Tube |
| Tensile Strength | 120/225N (Long/Short Term) |
| Insertion Loss | ≤0.3dB |
| Return Loss | ≥20dB |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) |
SC duplex interfaces in panel and legacy environments
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. For Nigerian deployments, retaining this detail with the acceptance records supports consistent maintenance.
OM4 bandwidth for short-reach optics
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. For Nigerian deployments, retaining this detail with the acceptance records supports consistent maintenance.
Steel armor for exposed routing
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, which means the cord shrugs off crushing under floor tiles, accidental pulls and rodent damage. Installers might cross areas that would otherwise call for conduit, keeping the route small and easy to change later.
Care of SC connectors in the field
SC ferrules are 2.5mm and easy to inspect with standard tips and microscopes. Before inserting the connector, clean the two 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 ought to click positively; if it does not itself, confirm for dust caps left in the coupler rather than forcing the latch.
Stock lengths and made-to-order sizes
Stock length choices 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. Customized lengths beyond this range are manufactured to order. Matching the cord length to the actual route keeps slack out of the rack panel and preserves the 850nm link loss calculation on longer multimode runs. Specifying the exact route length avoids the two the slack storage problem of an overlong cord and the strain risk of one that is too short.
Inspection and test procedures
Every 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 each cord. End-face geometry is checked for stable physical contact across repeat matings, and the SC housings are latch-tested for positive engagement.
Ordering Information and Support
Specify 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 made-to-order duplex armored program once the factory confirms the requested specification. For Nigerian orders, our team can check the requirement before coordinating manufacture and international delivery.
