🖧 Future-proof your network with armored fiber that never quits!
The Elfcam® 40m armored fiber optic cable features a rugged steel shield and LSZH jacket, designed for both indoor and outdoor use. It supports OM3 multimode 50/125μm fiber with ultra-low insertion loss and high return loss, compatible with 10G to 100G transceivers. Certified to ITU standards and backed by a 10-year warranty, it ensures reliable, high-speed connectivity in demanding environments.
M**W
LC/UPC OM3 Multimode Duplex 50/125μm
When I received this cable, I was immediately impressed by its heavy-duty design, which clearly indicates that it is meant for outdoor use. However, I decided to utilize it indoors, and I must say, the performance has been nothing short of remarkable. The cable provides an incredibly fast speed that feels like lightning, making everything I do instantly responsive. Whether I'm streaming videos, playing games, or browsing the internet, there is no noticeable lag, and the experience has been seamless. I'm thoroughly satisfied with this purchase and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for high-speed connectivity.
N**S
Good quality.
Cheap, good quality and robust for pulling
P**K
Very robust duplex fibre, no danger of those LC's falling off, and runs 10Gbps flawlessly.
I've a 10Gbps switch upstairs and another 10Gbps switch downstairs (behind the telly) each with a 10Gbps SFP+ I needed to link the two together in order to have my whole home network running at 10Gbps.The ISP service is 1.2Gbps and I'm preparing now for the to-come 5Gbps and 10Gbps services where I hope the ISPs drop the latency to sub-5ms, 1ms would be my preference. ;-).The routing the fibre took was: From my study, into the attic, into 5m of 27mm conduit along with two other outdoor CAT8 cables, under the roof tiles (~4m), out via the eaves, down the back of the downpipe, into the living room via a hole drilled in the exterior wall (same route as the Virgin Media coax).During that process this fibre was pushed, pulled, squeezed, dropped on the ground, bent (not violating the min bend radius), taped/untaped into a bundle of cables and finally secured using velcro. And at no time was I in any way concerned about the wellbeing or structural integrity of this duplex fibre.If you know anything about SFPs then you'll know that unless you specifically pay A LOT for multi-rate SFPs (1Gbps/5Gbps/10Gbps) then they only operate at their SINGLE published rate. I'm running generic Amazon single rate 10Gbps SFP+ (~£15 a pop) in my two 10Gbps switches and my LAN ping times are sub 1ms and 100% reliable.Buy with confidence.
D**K
Well made cable, can’t comment on outdoor durability yet
Works well for what I wanted. I was tired of my mesh WiFi less than optimal performance (half or less my broadband line speed throughout the house) so bought a pair of SFP+/2.5Gbps switches and linked downstairs router to my upstairs office and now get full speed wired and faster WiFi (about 75% line speed).
A**N
Does as it states. Pulled through and is rugged enough for outdoor use or conduit runs.
Robust cable and stood quite a lot of movement when being pulled around gritstone walls and through metal shroud.The fiber cable is somewhat easy to work with and can handle the odd tight bend when quickly undone again.Managed to maintain my full 10Gb as expect.
D**L
Great for external use
Strong and flexible. Have used it for an external installation and it has done the job. Full 1gbs speeds seen.
A**R
Not recommended for Blackmagic Mini fibre converters
I bought 2 drums of this multimode fibre for Blackmagic Mini fibre converters. It works but only up to 300m (max). Go and buy single mode fibre though as this is the actual spec you should use and then you can go up to 13miles (roughly).I'm aware this is 150m so it does work, but i bought another 200m and tried to join them and then had drop outs.
R**N
Fibre backbone use case
Bought to create a fibre backbone for a wireless Mesh network. Installed outside behind a drainpipe to connect the upper floors via the loft. As expected, performance works to the max of my equipment (10 GB backbone, 2.5 GB wired points in each room. We haven't had cold weather yet, so I'm not sure of its outside performance or its durability just yet.For the money, this is outstanding value.
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