ERSTICKT 61m Outdoor Armored LC-LC Patch Cable – OM3/OM4, 5mm TPU, Direct Burial

Overview

Meet the ERSTICKT 61m LC to LC Outdoor Armored Fiber Optic Patch Cable, built for high bandwidth in demanding environments. This multimode link uses bend‑insensitive OM3/OM4 fiber with 50/125 μm cores, paired with a rugged 5.0 mm TPU jacket. The result is a resilient backbone option suited for data centers, telecom rooms, FTTH deployments, and other outdoor or conduit runs where reliability matters.

The outer construction combines a stainless steel spiral armor tube with reinforced fiberglass yarns, delivering double protection against crush and external pressure. A pre-installed pulling eye on one end supports safe, long-distance pulls through conduits, risers, and manholes, helping installers move quickly from trench to rack without compromising fiber integrity.

Why this patch cable stands out

• 5 mm diameter offers enhanced crush resistance and tensile strength for direct burial and harsh routes.
• Waterproof and crush-resistant design withstands long-term tension and outdoor exposure, reducing maintenance needs.
• Pre-installed pulling eye saves labor on complex routes such as vertical risers or outdoor conduits.
• Industrial TPU jacket resists UV, salt fog, and thermal aging while maintaining flexibility over decades.
• Double armor with stainless steel and fiberglass yarns shields against rodents and heavy traffic.
• Removable, reusable pulling eye supports sustainable, multi-phase deployments.
• Uniboot LC connectors enable easy polarity changes and tidy rack management.

OM3/OM4 Performance and Reach

OM3 offers 10 Gbps up to 300 m and 40 Gbps up to 100 m, while OM4 extends these distances to 400 m for 10 Gbps, 150 m for 40 Gbps, and 100 Gbps up to 100 m. This makes the cable a flexible option for data center backbones, campus networks, storage interconnects, and telecom room extensions where long runs and high density coexist.

Applications and Use Cases

From data centers and SAN/NAS interconnects to FTTH and outdoor campus links, this armoured patch cable is designed to handle challenging sites such as coastal zones, deserts, tunnels, and industrial facilities. It also supports backhaul for 4K/8K surveillance, smart buildings, and signaling systems in infrastructure projects like tunnels, bridges, and rail yards.

Installation and Compatibility

With a pre-installed pulling eye and a robust 5 mm jacket, installation is streamlined for long, protected routes. The cable is compatible with a wide range of transceivers and devices, including SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28, and XFP modules, as well as common vendors and networking gear.

Technical Snapshot

Connector Type: LC to LC Uniboot, UPC polish. Fiber: OM3/OM4 Multimode, 50/125 μm. Insertion Loss: ≤0.3 dB (≤100 m), ≤0.6 dB (100–200 m), ≤0.9 dB (200–300 m). Return Loss: ≥55 dB. Outer Jacket: Black industrial TPU, 5.0 mm. Armor: Stainless steel spiral tube + fiberglass yarns. Tensile Strength: 200 N long term, 600 N short term. Crush Resistance: 2000 N long term, 3000 N short term. Operating Temp: -40 C to +80 C. Lengths: 5 m to 300 m.

Notes on Deployment

Designed for durable, scalable deployments, this patch cable supports flexible upgrades and multi-site networks. While outcomes will vary by network and transceiver selection, the design emphasizes reliable high-bandwidth links in challenging environments without requiring concessions on protection or accessibility.