Fiber Optic Patch Cables
Fibre optic patch cables in all standard variants
Our range includes a wide variety of fibre optic cables for many types of cabling and connector types in various combinations and cable lengths. Fibre optic patch cables are particularly important for use in data cabinets and are therefore of particular interest to users in the IT sector. Here, they can forward signals via short connections.
Fibre optic patch cables in various designs
To ensure that you are equipped for all distances to be bridged in your installations, we offer the right fibre optic patch cables with singlemode and multimode fibres:
- Singlemode fibre optic cables can be used for long distances of approx. 550 m or more. Common variants (depending on range) are fibre types OS1 and OS2, with the latter primarily covering the higher performance ranges.
- Multimode fibre optic cables can only be used for short distances under 550 m. Here you have a choice of 5 fibre types: OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4 and OM5, whereby the specific range determines which variant you should choose. As a rule, multimode fibre optic patch cables are mainly used for in-house cabling.
Various connector combinations are available for both singlemode and multimode, which you can purchase as simplex or duplex versions (with one or two fibres). Naturally, we supply all fibre optic patch cables with a measurement report.
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You can order these fiber optic patch cables online from us
All fiber optic patch cables are color-coded with their typical standard colors to indicate their intended use. After selecting the required cable type, you can choose the required connector combination in the corresponding category.
After selecting the required cable type, you can choose the required connector combination in the corresponding category.
You can order the following color-coded cable types from us online:
| Fiber optic cable type | Suitable for | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 40 Gbps | 100 Gbps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 OS2: |
9µm singlemode fiber for long-distance networks | up to 200 km | up to 100 km | up to 40km | up to 40 km | |
 OM2: |
Classic 50µm multimode fiber for in-house cabling | up to 550m | up to 82m | up to 30m | - | |
 OM3: |
Special 50µm multimode fiber for 10Gbps | up to 1000m | up to 300m | up to 100m | up to 70m | |
 OM4: |
Optimized 50µm multimode fiber for 10Gbps - 100Gbps | up to 1000m | up to 550m | up to 150m | up to 125m | |
 OM5: |
Optimized 50µm multimode fiber for 10Gbps - 400Gbps | up to 1000m | up to 600m | up to 200m | up to 200m | |
| The following cable type is still available on request: | ||||||
 OM1: |
Classic multimode fiber 62.5 µm for in-house cabling | - | - | - | up to 550m | |
| New! Low insertion loss patch cables, with DIAMOND E2000/APC connectors having insertion loss less than 0.1dB | ||||||
|
OS2: |
Singlemode fiber 9µm, Low-IL E2000/APC connector | up to 200km | up to 100km | - | up to 40km | |
If you require a cable type that is not listed here, please contact us.
Patch cables – range and compatibility
If you plan to combine our singlemode and multimode fiber optic patch cables, please note that you cannot mix single-mode and multimode cables; they can only be combined via a network switch.
Singlemode fiber optics have a theoretically unlimited bandwidth, so performance depends on capacities of the transmitting and receiving devices and the quality of the cables used. When you use our fiber optic patch cables, you have made the best choice in terms of quality!
The range can be determined based on the transmission rate and the fiber type.
Singlemode example:
- 100 Mbit/s – up to 10.000 m
- 1 Gbit/s – up to 200.000 m
- 10 Gbit/s – up to 100.000 m
- 40 Gbit/s – up to 20.000 m
- 100 Gbit/s – up to 40.000 m
Multimode patch cables achieve the greatest range at a rate of 100 Mbit/s. This is 2,000 m for OM1 to OM5.
Buy patch cables – quickly and easily online
Order the patch cables you need conveniently online now, and if you place your order before 4 p.m., we will ship the items on the same day (Monday to Friday).
We offer a wide range of different fiber optic cables such as patch cables and transceivers (including new 400G transceivers) with data rates of up to 400GB/s, as well as various accessories. Bulk buyers benefit from our volume discounts.
Service and customer satisfaction are very important to us, which is why we are always happy to answer any questions you may have or provide purchasing advice. Our friendly team has extensive expertise and will be happy to explain all the technical details of our products. Feel free to contact us at any time.
And if you have any questions while searching for products, you can also access our online glossary at any time to look up technical terms. Immerse yourself in our product range now and order your urgent needs today!
Frequently asked questions
Strictly speaking, a patch cable is a network cable, as there is no specific definition for a patch cable. Patch cables are typically short in length and are not permanently installed.
They are rarely longer than 25 m, usually only up to 1 m long and pre-assembled. This makes them very easy to use straight away. However, professionals can always assemble them themselves and connect the plugs and cables themselves. In addition, patch cables are available as both fiber optic cables and copper cables. Copper cables with an RJ45 connector are particularly common in home networks.
A patch cable can be used to connect different ports, i.e., connections on a patch panel, to each other. Patch cables are therefore used, for example, to connect to a router or switch, as well as to connect various network devices such as smart TVs or PCs.
