BEYONDTECH 1m (3.28ft) LC to LC Fiber Patch Cable – UPC Single-Mode Duplex Fiber Optic Cable – 9/125µm core, Compatible with OS1 & OS2 – LSZH PUREOptics Series

I've bought several of these cables over time. Every one has been very good quality. I've compared these cables to cables made by Panduit, because to ME Panduit sets the standard for quality in this space. In terms of performance, out of the package the cables compare favorably with Panduit cables of the same size in terms of insertion loss (tested with my Viavi field-quality meters, nothing lab grade). In fact, the most recent cable I tested has *much* less insertion loss than the most recent Panduit cable I bought. The cables typically come out of the package with clean connector end-faces (but don't rely on this, obviously). I've attached a fiber scope pic of one of the cable endfaces right out of the package. In terms of mechanical construction, these cables aren't *quite* as robust as Panduit cables, but for me they're good enough. The only thing that the BeyondTech cables DON'T have: (a) they aren't individually serial numbered and, (b) each cable doesn't come labeled with their bi-directional individual insertion loss values. These BeyondTech cables cost about 30% of what a similar Panduit cable costs. For me, the choice is pretty simple. Highly recommended.

Outer jacket feels a bit thicker and stronger than I'm used to working with...which is GREAT! I feel this not only helps against abrasions, but also acts as a "strain relief" to help keep it from being bent too much, protecting the glass fiber inside. Great resealable zipper packaging, hook-and-loop strap and bonus alcohol wipe and "lint free cloth" to clean the ends of the fiber! Even has "A" and "B" tags on each side of each cable as well as "A" and "B" written on the plastic clip, to help keep things clearly identified. What a steal at this price! Thanks so much! ~Andrew

Great

The jacket was a lot stiffer then what you usually see but they worked fine and that’s all I really care about.

I used the cable in a 10ru field box for ethernet media converter. The cable came ready to use, I checked cleanliness with a scope and check light loss and the ends were perfectly clean. the sturdiness came into question a little bit. I had to make a semi tight curve inside the box and it seemed as if the jacket started to crimp at the bend. I rechecked for additional loss and got the same reading as before so even though the jacket got a little pinch it hafd no affect on the fiber.

Great product my go to for all fiber patch

I like that the whole process was straight forward and user friendly. Also, great fiber cables.

A great product! It's nice to have thicker fiber patch cords for the server racks. These cords have a nice and thick jacket on them so they feel substantial in your hand and don't feel like they're going to snap with the smallest bend like the other crappy patches. A coworker found these and since we've been going through all our racks swapping out the skinny fibers for these. Without a doubt these patch cords are worth every single penny.