- What is this cable used for?
- It links two LC-port devices, such as SFP+ switch ports, media converters or patch panels, over multimode fiber. It is a duplex patch cord, so it carries one transmit and one receive path.
- Does it support 10 Gigabit?
- Yes. OM3 duplex multimode is rated for 10GBASE-SR up to about 300 meters. At 40G and 100G the reach is much shorter, so keep those links within a rack or adjacent racks.
- Is it OM3 or OM4?
- It is OM3, the aqua-jacketed 50/125 µm multimode grade. OM4 would give longer reach at 40G/100G, but OM3 is fine for typical 10G building and rack links.
- Will it work with my SFP+ transceivers?
- It works with any LC-connector multimode transceiver, including 10GBASE-SR SFP+ and short-reach 40G/100G modules with LC ports. Check that your optics are multimode, not single-mode.
- Is it a crossover or straight-through cable?
- It is a standard duplex patch cord with LC connectors on both ends. Polarity follows the usual A-to-B duplex wiring, so pair it with your transceivers' transmit and receive ports.
- What is in the box?
- One Axiom LC to LC multimode duplex OM3 fiber optic cable, one meter long. No transceivers, adapters or cleaning tools are included.
- Where is the Axiom GT-LCLC10GA-1M LC To LC Multimode Duplex OM3 Fiber Optic Cable cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $6.28, as of our latest check.