StarTech.com 10m (30ft) LC/UPC to LC/UPC OM4 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable, 50/125µm LOMMF/VCSEL Zipcord Fiber, 100G, Low Insertion Loss - LSZH Fiber Jumper Cord

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For £26.57 ex‑VAT for a 10m LC/UPC OM4 LC-to-LC fibre jumper, this is the sort of cable you buy when you want something reliable, tidy, and “just works” for short runs—patch panels to switches, between rack-mounted gear, or any lab/office link where you don’t want to overthink it. The OM4 rating is a nice fit for modern 100G multimode optics, and the low-insertion-loss positioning is exactly what you want if you’re trying to avoid flaky links or compatibility headaches. The LSZH jacket is also a practical win in UK buildings where you care about lower smoke/toxicity profiles.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re building anything beyond typical rack/room patching. You’re paying for a known-good jumper, so if you need longer distances, outdoors, or frequent re-routing through awkward paths, you may be better off with a longer, more install-friendly run you spec properly for the environment. Also, double-check the polarity/connector type match (LC/UPC to LC/UPC) with your transceivers and patching scheme—fibre mistakes are annoyingly expensive. For the right use case, though, this is good value: short OM4 LC jumpers that you can trust without hunting through “mystery” cable listings.