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For £16.66 ex‑VAT for a 3m LC/UPC to LC/UPC OM4 LSZH fibre jumper, this is a pretty sensible “get the job done” lead. If you’re just patching between a transceiver and a nearby rack patch panel/patch lead, the low insertion loss angle matters because it helps you avoid fighting margin issues—especially at higher speeds like 100G where sloppy optics or cheap connectors can become a headache. The LC/UPC end is also the practical choice in most UK datacenter/enterprise builds, so you’re unlikely to run into weird compatibility problems.
That said, it’s not the best buy if you’re trying to build anything outside a typical patching scenario. It’s a short OM4 zipcord: great for rack-to-rack-ish distances, poor fit if you actually need longer runs or you expect frequent reconfiguration. Also, because it’s LC‑to‑LC, make sure your transceivers/patching are truly UPC on both sides—don’t assume “multimode is multimode” if you’re mixing kit. If you need a bunch of these and want consistency, it’s good value; if you only need one-off or you’re unsure about connector polish/type, I’d pause and verify before ordering so you don’t waste time on the wrong end.

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StarTech.com 30m (98.4ft) LC to LC (UPC) OS2 Single Mode Simplex Fiber Optic Cable, 9/125�m, Laser Optimized, 40G/100G, Bend Insensitive, Low Insertion Loss - LSZH Fiber Patch Cord (SPSMLCLC-OS2-30M) - Patch cable - LC/UPC single-mode (M) to LC/UPC single-mode (M) - 30 m - 30 m - 2 mm - fibre optic - simplex - 9 / 125 micron - OS1/OS2 - halogen-free, passive, bi-directional - yellow

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StarTech.com 40m (131ft) LC to LC (UPC) OS2 Single Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable, 9/125�m, Laser Optimized, 10G, Bend Insensitive, Low Insertion Loss - LSZH Fiber Patch Cord (SMDOS2LCLC40M) - Patch cable - LC/UPC single-mode (M) to LC/UPC single-mode (M) - 40 m - 40 m - 2 mm - fibre optic - duplex - 9 / 125 micron - OS1/OS2 - halogen-free, passive - yellow

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StarTech.com 3m Fiber Optic Cable - Multimode Duplex 62.5/125 - LSZH - ST/SC - OM1 - ST to SC Fiber Patch Cable (FIBSTSC3) - Network cable - SC multi-mode (M) to ST multi-mode (M) - 3 m - fibre optic - duplex - 62.5 / 125 micron - for P/N: US100A20FXSC, US100A20SFP, US1GA30SFP, US1GA30SXSC, US1GC30SFP

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StarTech.com 3m Fiber Optic Cable - 10 Gb Aqua - Multimode Duplex 50/125 - LSZH - LC/LC - OM3 - LC to LC Fiber Patch Cable - Patch cable - LC multi-mode (M) to LC multi-mode (M) - 3 m - 3 m - fibre optic - duplex - 50 / 125 micron - OM3 - halogen-free - aqua - for P/N: J9152AST, MASFP10GBSR, SFP10GBLRMST, SFP10GBSRST, SFP10GSRSST, SFP10GSRXST