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MM SC-SC Fibre Patch Cord 5m in Kenya
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The MM SC-SC Fibre Patch Cord 5m is a factory-terminated multimode fibre optic cable designed for connecting devices and fibre infrastructure that use SC connectors on both ends. With a practical 5-metre cable length, it offers more routing flexibility than shorter 1m or 3m patch cords, making it useful in network cabinets, server rooms, telecommunications rooms and adjacent equipment racks.
Modern SC-SC multimode patch cords are available in fibre grades such as OM1, OM2, OM3 and OM4. For higher-speed modern networks, OM3 and OM4 are especially useful. Commercial 5m OM3 SC-SC duplex patch cords use 50/125 µm multimode fibre and are designed for short-reach applications such as connecting switches, transceivers, patch panels and other optical equipment.
At Fiber Optics Kenya, the MM SC-SC Fibre Patch Cord 5m is suitable for enterprise LANs, CCTV fibre systems, schools, hospitals, data rooms, server cabinets, media converters and other multimode fibre installations. Customers can also source compatible SC adapters, pigtails, ODFs, patch panels, media converters and fibre testing accessories.
Key Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | MM SC-SC Fibre Patch Cord 5m |
| Product Type | Multimode Fibre Optic Patch Cord |
| Connector A | SC/UPC |
| Connector B | SC/UPC |
| Cable Length | 5 Metres |
| Fibre Mode | Multimode |
| Common Fibre Categories | OM1 / OM2 / OM3 / OM4 |
| Recommended Modern Options | OM3 / OM4 |
| OM3 / OM4 Fibre Size | 50/125 µm |
| OM1 Fibre Size | 62.5/125 µm |
| Typical Configuration | Duplex |
| Connector Polish | UPC |
| Typical Jacket Colour – OM3 | Aqua |
| Typical Jacket Colour – OM4 | Aqua / Violet depending on manufacturer |
| Typical Cable Diameter | 2.0–3.0 mm depending on design |
| Jacket Type | LSZH / OFNR / PVC depending on model |
| Common Wavelengths | 850 nm / 1300 nm |
| Installation Environment | Indoor |
| Applications | LAN, ODF, patch panel, media converter, CCTV |
| Professional Installation | Available |
| Delivery | Available throughout Kenya |
A current 5m SC-SC OM3 duplex cable uses 50 µm core and 125 µm cladding multimode fibre and is positioned for 10 Gigabit switch and transceiver connections.
What Does MM SC-SC Mean?
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MM | Multimode Fibre |
| SC | Standard push-pull fibre connector |
| SC-SC | SC connector on both ends |
| UPC | Ultra Physical Contact polish |
| Patch Cord | Factory-terminated fibre cable |
| 5m | Cable length is 5 metres |
An SC-SC patch cord is particularly useful where both endpoints already use SC fibre interfaces, avoiding the need for adapters or mixed-connector leads.
SC Connector Features
| SC Connector Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Push-Pull Design | Easy connection and removal |
| 2.5 mm Ferrule | Stable fibre alignment |
| Square Housing | Easy handling |
| UPC Polish | Low-reflection connection |
| ODF Compatibility | Excellent |
| Patch Panel Compatibility | Excellent |
| Media Converter Compatibility | Very Common |
| Enterprise LAN Use | Excellent |
The SC connector remains common in fibre ODFs, patch panels and media converters because of its simple locking design and robust physical format.
Multimode Fibre Categories
| Fibre Category | Core / Cladding | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| OM1 | 62.5/125 µm | Legacy multimode networks |
| OM2 | 50/125 µm | General LAN deployments |
| OM3 | 50/125 µm | Laser-optimized high-speed Ethernet |
| OM4 | 50/125 µm | Higher-bandwidth data-centre and enterprise links |
Commercial 5m SC-SC OM3 patch leads are available with aqua 50/125 µm duplex cable construction.
OM3 Fibre Characteristics
| Characteristic | Typical Description |
|---|---|
| Fibre Category | OM3 |
| Fibre Mode | Multimode |
| Core Diameter | 50 µm |
| Cladding Diameter | 125 µm |
| Laser Optimized | Yes |
| Typical Jacket Colour | Aqua |
| Primary Wavelength | 850 nm |
| Secondary Wavelength | 1300 nm |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Excellent |
| Higher-Speed Short-Reach Ethernet | Supported with appropriate optics |
| Enterprise LAN | Excellent |
| Data Centre Use | Excellent |
A 5m OM3 SC-SC fibre patch cable is designed for short-reach multimode connections, including 10 Gigabit switches and transceivers.
OM3 vs OM4 SC-SC Fibre Patch Cord
| Feature | OM3 | OM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Core / Cladding | 50/125 µm | 50/125 µm |
| Laser Optimized | Yes | Yes |
| Typical Jacket | Aqua | Aqua / Violet |
| Modal Bandwidth | High | Higher |
| 10GbE | Excellent | Excellent |
| 40G/100G Applications | Supported with suitable optics | Better performance headroom |
| Data Centre Use | Excellent | Excellent |
| Enterprise LAN | Excellent | Excellent |
| Future Upgrade Potential | High | Higher |
OM4 patch-cord families are specifically used in 10, 40 and 100 Gb/s applications, depending on the transceivers and overall network architecture.
Typical Optical Performance
| Parameter | Typical / Representative Description |
|---|---|
| Fibre Mode | Multimode |
| Common Fibre Grade | OM3 / OM4 |
| Core / Cladding | 50/125 µm |
| Connector Type | SC/UPC to SC/UPC |
| Operating Wavelengths | 850 / 1300 nm |
| Insertion Loss | Low, product dependent |
| Return Loss | Product dependent |
| 1 Gigabit Ethernet | Supported |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Supported |
| 40 Gigabit Ethernet | Supported with appropriate optics |
| 100 Gigabit Ethernet | Supported with appropriate architecture |
| Cable Length | 5 m |
Exact optical performance should be confirmed against the specific patch-cord datasheet and active optics in use.
Duplex SC-SC Fibre Patch Cord
Most Ethernet SC-SC multimode patch cords are duplex, meaning the cable contains two fibres.
| Fibre | Typical Function |
|---|---|
| Fibre A | Transmit |
| Fibre B | Receive |
| Duplex Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Two Optical Fibres | Separate Tx/Rx paths |
| SC Pair at Each End | Connects duplex SC interfaces |
| Full-Duplex Ethernet | Excellent |
| Media Converter Use | Excellent |
| Patch Panel Use | Excellent |
| Network Equipment | Excellent |
Current 5m OM3 SC-SC products are explicitly sold as multimode duplex patch cables.
Typical Patch Cord Construction
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Multimode Optical Fibres | Carry optical data |
| Primary Coating | Protects each glass fibre |
| Tight Buffer | Adds mechanical protection |
| Aramid Yarn | Provides tensile reinforcement |
| Outer Jacket | Protects the cable |
| SC/UPC Connectors | Provide network connection |
| Ceramic Ferrules | Maintain fibre alignment |
| Strain Relief Boots | Protect cable near connectors |
| Duplex Clip | Keeps fibre pair aligned |
Some commercial multimode duplex patch cords use tight-tolerance ceramic ferrules and zip-cord cable construction for stable connections.
Why Choose a 5 Metre Patch Cord?
The 5m length is ideal when network equipment is separated by more than a single rack unit or must be routed through cable managers.
| Application | Benefit of 5m Length |
|---|---|
| Rack-to-Rack Connection | Excellent |
| ODF to Media Converter | More routing flexibility |
| Patch Panel to Switch | Allows indirect cable routing |
| Large Server Cabinet | Good for vertical routing |
| Adjacent Cabinets | Excellent |
| CCTV Fibre Equipment | Useful where equipment is separated |
| Testing Equipment | Flexible temporary connection |
| Network Room | Suitable for wider equipment spacing |
1m vs 3m vs 5m SC-SC Patch Cord
| Feature | 1m | 3m | 5m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Length | 1 m | 3 m | 5 m |
| Same-Rack Use | Excellent | Excellent | Possible |
| Large Rack Routing | Limited | Good | Excellent |
| Adjacent Rack Use | Often too short | Good | Excellent |
| Routing Flexibility | Low | Medium | High |
| Cable Clutter if Excessive | Lowest | Moderate | Higher |
| Best For | Close equipment | Flexible racks | Wider equipment spacing |
The 5m version is especially useful where the fibre path must pass through vertical and horizontal cable management before reaching the destination equipment.
Key Benefits of MM SC-SC Fibre Patch Cord 5m
Direct SC-to-SC Connectivity
Both ends use SC connectors, making the cable ideal for SC-based network infrastructure.
Greater Routing Flexibility
The 5m length is useful for large cabinets and nearby racks.
High-Speed OM3/OM4 Options
Modern multimode fibre grades can support high-speed Ethernet when matched with compatible optics.
Duplex Transmission
Two fibres provide separate transmit and receive paths.
Factory Terminated
The cable arrives pre-connectorized and ready for use.
Reliable Fibre Alignment
Quality patch cords use precision ferrules to keep fibres accurately aligned.
Ideal for Existing SC Infrastructure
Particularly useful where both patch panels and optical equipment already use SC ports.
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The MM SC-SC Fibre Patch Cord 5m is designed for situations where both ends of the fibre connection use SC interfaces but a little more cable length is needed for neat routing. Commercial 5m OM3 SC-SC duplex leads use 50/125 µm multimode fibre and are well suited to short-reach links between patch panels, media converters, switches and other fibre equipment.
For modern high-speed networks, choosing the correct multimode grade is important. OM3 offers strong performance for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and other short-reach high-speed links, while OM4 provides additional modal bandwidth and is commonly used in suitable 40G and 100G deployments.
The 5-metre length provides more installation flexibility than 1m or 3m versions, particularly where fibres must be routed through vertical cable managers or between nearby racks. Fiber Optics Kenya can supply MM SC-SC patch cords together with SC adapters, multimode pigtails, ODFs, patch panels, media converters and fibre-management accessories for complete optical-network installations.
Applications of MM SC-SC Fibre Patch Cord 5m
1. Fibre Patch Panels
Connect SC-equipped patch panels to compatible optical equipment.
2. Optical Distribution Frames
Link SC ODF ports to nearby devices and cabinets.
3. Media Converters
Ideal where both fibre interfaces use multimode SC connectors.
4. Enterprise LAN Networks
Provide optical interconnections within server and telecommunications rooms.
5. CCTV Fibre Networks
Connect compatible CCTV media converters and fibre switches.
6. Server Rooms
Useful where fibre must be routed through large racks or cabinets.
7. Campus Networks
Connect SC-based optical distribution infrastructure.
8. Hospitals and Schools
Suitable for internal fibre-network connections.
9. Industrial Networks
Provide fibre communication that is immune to electromagnetic interference.
10. Fibre Testing
Useful for temporary test connections where both interfaces use SC.
SC-SC vs SC-LC Multimode Patch Cord
| Feature | SC-SC | SC-LC |
|---|---|---|
| Connector A | SC | SC |
| Connector B | SC | LC |
| SC-to-SC Equipment | Excellent | No |
| SC ODF to LC SFP | No | Excellent |
| Legacy SC Infrastructure | Excellent | Excellent |
| Modern LC Equipment | Requires different patch cord | Excellent |
| Best Use | Same connector type | Mixed connector interfaces |
SC-SC vs LC-LC Multimode Patch Cord
| Feature | SC-SC | LC-LC |
|---|---|---|
| Connector Size | Larger | Smaller |
| Ferrule Size | Approx. 2.5 mm | Approx. 1.25 mm |
| High-Density Equipment | Moderate | Excellent |
| SC Patch Panel | Direct | Different interface required |
| SFP Modules | Usually not direct | Very Common |
| Media Converter Use | Very Common | Model dependent |
| Existing SC Networks | Excellent | Less convenient |
Multimode vs Single Mode SC-SC Patch Cord
| Feature | Multimode SC-SC | Single Mode SC-SC |
|---|---|---|
| Typical Core Size | 50 or 62.5 µm | Approx. 9 µm |
| Cladding | 125 µm | 125 µm |
| Common Wavelengths | 850 / 1300 nm | 1310 / 1550 nm |
| Short-Distance LAN | Excellent | Excellent |
| Long-Distance Networks | Limited | Excellent |
| Multimode Transceivers | Compatible | No |
| Single-Mode Transceivers | No | Compatible |
| Typical OM3 Jacket | Aqua | Usually Yellow |
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Purpose |
|---|---|
| SC Duplex Adapter | Joins SC patch cords |
| SC Multimode Pigtail | Fibre termination |
| SC ODF | Organises optical fibre |
| SC Patch Panel | Rack-mounted fibre distribution |
| Multimode Media Converter | Converts copper Ethernet to fibre |
| Multimode Optical Transceiver | Provides fibre interface |
| Fibre Splice Tray | Organises fibre splices |
| Cable Management Panel | Keeps patch cords tidy |
| Fibre Cleaner | Cleans connector end faces |
| Optical Power Meter | Measures signal strength |
| Visual Fault Locator | Helps trace fibre faults |
| Fibre Tester | Tests installed links |
Why Buy MM SC-SC Fibre Patch Cord 5m from Fiber Optics Kenya?
Selecting the right patch cord requires matching the fibre grade, connector type, cable length and active equipment.
| Why Choose Fiber Optics Kenya? | Customer Benefit |
|---|---|
| SC-SC Options | Direct SC fibre connections |
| 5m Length | Excellent routing flexibility |
| OM3 / OM4 Options | High-speed multimode networking |
| Duplex Options | Supports Tx/Rx Ethernet links |
| SC Accessories | Matching adapters and pigtails |
| Media Converter Solutions | Complete optical connectivity |
| Technical Guidance | Help choosing the right fibre grade |
| Bulk Supply | Suitable for installers and projects |
| Competitive Pricing | Cost-effective procurement |
| Professional Installation | Fibre installation support |
| Testing Support | Helps verify optical links |
| Nationwide Delivery | Supply throughout Kenya |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an MM SC-SC Fibre Patch Cord 5m?
It is a 5-metre multimode fibre optic patch cable with SC connectors on both ends, used for connecting compatible fibre networking equipment.
What does MM mean?
MM means multimode fibre.
How long is the cable?
This patch cord is 5 metres long.
Is a 5m SC-SC OM3 patch cord available?
Yes. Commercial 5m OM3 50/125 µm duplex SC-SC patch cords are readily available.
What colour is OM3 cable?
OM3 patch cords are typically aqua, as shown in current 5m SC-SC products.
Is SC-SC normally duplex?
For Ethernet applications, many SC-SC multimode patch cords are duplex, with separate fibres for transmit and receive.
Can OM3 support 10 Gigabit Ethernet?
Yes. 5m OM3 SC-SC patch cords are specifically marketed for 10 Gigabit switches and transceivers.
Can OM4 support 40G and 100G?
OM4 multimode patch cords are commonly used in suitable 10, 40 and 100 Gb/s applications with appropriate optics.
Is OM4 better than OM3?
OM4 offers higher modal bandwidth and more performance headroom for high-speed multimode links.
Can this cable connect two media converters?
Yes, if both media converters use compatible SC multimode optical ports.
Can it connect an SC ODF to an SC patch panel?
Yes. That is a direct SC-to-SC application.
Can I use it with an LC SFP module?
Not directly. If one end uses LC, choose an SC-LC multimode patch cord instead.
Can I use a multimode patch cord with single-mode equipment?
No. The fibre mode must match the optical transceivers and permanent fibre link.
Is 5m better than 1m or 3m?
It depends on the equipment layout. 5m provides more routing flexibility, while shorter patch cords create less excess cable in compact racks.
Do you supply shorter SC-SC patch cords?
Yes. Fiber Optics Kenya can supply different lengths according to installation requirements.
Do you supply SC adapters?
Yes. Compatible SC simplex and duplex adapters can be supplied.
Do you supply multimode pigtails?
Yes. SC multimode pigtails and other fibre termination accessories can be supplied.
Do you supply media converters?
Yes. Compatible multimode media converters can be supplied according to network requirements.
Do you provide fibre installation and testing?
Yes. Professional fibre installation, termination and testing support is available.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes. Fiber Optics Kenya supplies fibre optic cables and networking accessories throughout Kenya.
Contact Fiber Optics Kenya
Fiber Optics Kenya
Lyric House
7th Floor, Room S9
Kimathi Street
Nairobi
Phone: +254 704 991 492
Email: info@fibreopticskenya.co.ke
The MM SC-SC Fibre Patch Cord 5m provides reliable multimode connectivity for SC-equipped patch panels, ODFs, media converters and other fibre equipment while offering generous routing flexibility.
Contact Fiber Optics Kenya for competitive pricing, OM3 and OM4 options, compatible accessories, bulk orders and nationwide delivery across Kenya.