This six-fiber OM4 pigtail set terminates 6-strand multimode cable with compact LC/UPC connectors. LC is the native interface on most SFP, SFP+, and SFP28 transceivers, so these pigtails suit high-density panels and LC cassettes. Each 3-meter fiber has a 0.9 mm tight buffer for firm support in busy trays.
The OM4 laser-optimized glass supports 10G and 25G short-reach Ethernet with room to spare. The six strands follow the TIA-598 color order, and the buffer is OFNR riser-rated for indoor and vertical runs. It suits server rooms and closets that connect straight to SFP-based switches.
LC Connector Advantages
The LC connector uses a 1.25 mm ceramic ferrule, half the diameter of SC. Its push-pull latch clicks into place and releases with a light press. The small footprint packs twice as many ports into the same panel space. It follows the IEC 61754-20 and TIA FOCIS-10 interface standards.
OM4 Performance
OM4 has an effective modal bandwidth of 4,700 MHz·km at 850 nm. IEEE 802.3 supports 10GBASE-SR up to 400 meters and 25GBASE-SR up to 100 meters. Cabled attenuation is capped at 3.5 dB/km at 850 nm under TIA-568.
Three Duplex Pairs
Six fibers form three transmit and receive pairs. Pair blue with orange, green with brown, and slate with white. That convention keeps polarity consistent on LC duplex adapters and makes tracing easier later.
Tight Buffer Durability
The 900 µm buffer is bonded directly to the coated fiber. That makes each strand stiffer and more resistant to crushing in compact LC cassettes. Strip it in short passes of about 1.5 to 2 cm with a precision tool.
Pairing With 25G Optics
25GBASE-SR optics in SFP28 ports run up to 100 meters on OM4. IEEE allows about 1.9 dB of total channel insertion loss for that link. Low-loss LC terminations and clean fusion splices keep plenty of that budget free for patch cords.
• Connector: LC/UPC, 1.25 mm ceramic ferrule
• Fiber: OM4 50/125 µm, laser-optimized
• Fiber count: 6, TIA-598 colors
• Buffer: 0.9 mm tight buffer
• Fire rating: OFNR
• Length: 3 m
Direct Path to the Switch
Because SFP-family optics use LC ports, an LC panel can connect to switches with LC-to-LC patch cords. You avoid hybrid cords and keep the connector count low. Fewer mated pairs means less loss across the channel.
Where It Fits
These pigtails suit server rooms, wiring closets, and small data center rows that run 10G or 25G multimode links over 6-strand cable.
