Cable connects networking hardware using an LC connector (a small, push-pull latch connector) on one end and an ST connector (a bayonet-style, stick-and-twist locking connector) on the other end.
Key Characteristics & Specifications
• Connectors:
• LC (Lucent Connector): Small form-factor (1.25 mm ferrule) with a push-pull mechanism, ideal for high-density patch panels and switches.
• ST (Straight Tip): Circular body with a bayonet twist-lock mechanism, commonly found on legacy distribution frames and equipment.
• Fiber Modes:
• Single-Mode (OS2 9/125μm): Yellow jacket, built for long-distance transmissions (10km to 40km+).
• Multimode (OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4): Orange (OM1/OM2) or Aqua (OM3/OM4) jackets, used for shorter-distance data center or building backbone links.