StarTech.com 1m (3ft) LC/UPC to LC/UPC OM3 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable, Full Duplex 50/125µm Zipcord Fiber Cable, 100G, Low Insertion Loss, LSZH Fiber Jumper Cord

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For £12.86 ex‑VAT for a 1m LC/UPC to LC/UPC OM3 duplex fibre zipcord, this is the sort of “small but critical” cable you buy when you’re trying to finish a rack properly and avoid fibre patching chaos. If you’re doing short patch runs between an OLT/ONT, a switch, or a comms shelf where you need clean, tight LC connections, the LC/UPC + OM3 pairing is a sensible choice—especially in typical 100G-style setups where insertion loss and good termination practice really matter. I’d consider it good value for that length, because you’re not paying “big patch lead” money for something that often goes straight into the cabinet and gets forgotten (until something goes wrong).

That said, I’d only buy it if you’re confident you’ve got the right fibre type and connectors at both ends. The OM3 part is great for the distance/optics scenarios it’s meant for, but if your links expect a different multimode grade (or worse, a different connector geometry), you’ll end up redoing work—annoying, and often more expensive than the cable itself. Also, since it’s LSZH/zipcord fibre, it’s designed for tidy indoor installs; if you’re dealing with harsher routing needs (sharp bends, external runs, or long cable management spans), you may want something more purpose-built for that environment. In short: buy it for short, inside-the-rack patching where LC/UPC and OM3 are already confirmed; skip it if there’s any doubt about compatibility.