Fiber

Fiber Optic Cables & Patch Cords — OM3, OM4, OS2 Single-Mode & Multimode

Fiber optic cables are the backbone of high-speed, long-distance network connectivity. At Resilient Tec, we stock multimode and single-mode fiber patch cords, trunk cables, and pigtails in LC, SC, ST, and MPO/MTP connector configurations — for data center, campus, and enterprise deployments.

Whether you're patching ports in an MDA/IDA, running structured cabling between buildings, or connecting transceivers to your spine fabric, you'll find the right fiber here.

Fiber Types — Which Do You Need?

Fiber Type	Core Size	Max Reach	Best For
OM1 Multimode	62.5µm	300M @ 1G	Legacy installations
OM3 Multimode	50µm	300M @ 10G; 100M @ 40G/100G	Data center short-reach, standard AOC pairing
OM4 Multimode	50µm	550M @ 10G; 150M @ 40G/100G	High-density data center, longer multimode runs
OS2 Single-Mode	9µm	Up to 10km+ @ 10G/100G	Campus, inter-building, WAN, long-haul

Rule of thumb: Use multimode (OM3/OM4) for in-building and data center runs. Use single-mode (OS2) for runs over 300M or between buildings.

Connector Types Reference

LC (Lucent Connector) — standard for SFP, SFP+, SFP28 transceivers; small form factor, most common in data center
SC (Subscriber Connector) — common in campus and telecom environments; larger than LC
ST (Straight Tip) — bayonet-style; legacy enterprise and industrial deployments
MPO/MTP (Multi-fiber Push On) — 12 or 24 fiber; used for 40G/100G parallel optics and high-density backbone trunks

Common Use Cases

Data center patch panel connections — LC-LC OM3/OM4 duplex jumpers between switches and patch panels
Transceiver-to-switch connections — matching your SFP/SFP+/QSFP transceiver type to the correct fiber connector
Backbone and inter-row cabling — MPO trunk cables for high-density 40G/100G structured cabling
Campus inter-building runs — OS2 single-mode for distances exceeding 300M
Legacy infrastructure upgrades — SC-to-LC adapters and patch cords for mixed environments

The Resilient Tec Guarantee

✅ All fiber cables are end-face cleaned and tested before shipment
✅ Correct polish type (UPC or APC) clearly labeled
✅ Lifetime warranty on all fiber cables
✅ Talk to a real engineer — not a chatbot — for connector and fiber type questions

Not sure which fiber type or connector you need? Contact us — we'll match the right cable to your transceiver and switch.