{"product_id":"erstickt-61m-outdoor-armored-lc-lc-patch-cable-om3-om4-5mm-tpu-direct-burial","title":"ERSTICKT 61m Outdoor Armored LC-LC Patch Cable – OM3\/OM4, 5mm TPU, Direct Burial","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this patch cable stands out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5 mm diameter offers enhanced crush resistance and tensile strength for direct burial and harsh routes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWaterproof and crush-resistant design withstands long-term tension and outdoor exposure, reducing maintenance needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-installed pulling eye saves labor on complex routes such as vertical risers or outdoor conduits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial TPU jacket resists UV, salt fog, and thermal aging while maintaining flexibility over decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDouble armor with stainless steel and fiberglass yarns shields against rodents and heavy traffic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRemovable, reusable pulling eye supports sustainable, multi-phase deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUniboot LC connectors enable easy polarity changes and tidy rack management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOM3\/OM4 Performance and Reach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOM3 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications and Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnector 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes on Deployment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What environments is the ERSTICKT 61m armored patch cable suited for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Outdoor, direct burial, conduit runs, and rugged industrial sites demanding durable fiber links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What fiber type and speeds are supported by this patch cable?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: OM3\/OM4 multimode fiber supports 10\/40\/100 Gbps depending on distance and transceiver setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"ERSTICKT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48411750826141,"sku":"B0DSJ39N73","price":135.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9596\/1757\/files\/erstickt-armored-fiber-outdoor-patch-cable-lc-lc.jpg?v=1781224447","url":"https:\/\/nexoltic.com\/products\/erstickt-61m-outdoor-armored-lc-lc-patch-cable-om3-om4-5mm-tpu-direct-burial","provider":"Nexoltic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}