Fibre Optic Cable • Simplex OS2 • Single-mode 9/125 µm

Simplex fibre optic patch cords — SC/APC, LC/UPC, OS2 single-mode

Your PTO is SC/APC, your Freebox is SC/UPC, your switch is LC/UPC — every interconnection requires the right cord. Elfcam simplex patch cords certified OS2 9/125 µm, insertion loss ≤ 0.3 dB, available in every common connector for FTTH, datacenter and network equipment.

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✓ Insertion loss ≤ 0.3 dB ✓ OS2 9/125 µm certified ✓ France stock, next-day shipping ✓ All connectors: SC, LC, FC, E2000
SC/APC FTTH standard SC/UPC Freebox LC/UPC datacenter Steel-armoured tough routing Coloured packs patching
Simplex patch cord SC/APC SC/APC OS2 white Elfcam FTTH Simplex patch cord LC/UPC LC/UPC OS2 Elfcam datacenter switch
Simplex OS2 single-mode patch cords — from FTTH home connection to 10G datacenter cabling.
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Choose the right simplex patch cord

Identify your use case in 30 seconds — connector on the equipment side and on the PTO or switch side.

Simplex patch cord SC/APC SC/APC OS2 yellow FTTH Elfcam

SC/APC ↔ SC/APC

FTTH standard Orange, SFR, Bouygues. Green PTO and matching box.

  • Yellow or reinforced white
  • Steel armouring available
  • Coloured packs for patching
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Simplex patch cord SC/APC SC/UPC OS2 white Freebox Elfcam

SC/APC ↔ SC/UPC

Freebox Révolution, Pop, Ultra. Green SC/APC PTO → blue SC/UPC box.

  • Discreet yellow or white
  • Steel-armoured version available
  • Also compatible with Fritz!Box
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Simplex patch cord LC/UPC LC/APC OS2 datacenter switch SFP Elfcam

LC/UPC & LC/APC

SFP+ switch, OLT, converters, 10G/40G datacenter link.

  • LC/UPC ↔ LC/UPC, SC/APC ↔ LC
  • LC/APC ↔ LC/APC single-mode
  • Steel-armoured for server rack
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Simplex patch cord FC/UPC FC/UPC OS2 telecom equipment Elfcam

FC, E2000 & mixed

OTDR, legacy telecom equipment, industrial OLT, carrier E2000 network.

  • FC/UPC, FC/PC, FC/APC
  • E2000/APC ↔ E2000/APC
  • Armoured connectors available
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Quick decision matrix

  • Green SC/APC PTO + SC/APC box → SC/APC ↔ SC/APC patch cord (Ref.11)
  • Freebox (green PTO + blue box) → SC/APC ↔ SC/UPC (Ref.249 or 345)
  • Tough wall routing → Steel-armoured SC/APC (Ref.1366 or 1385)
  • SFP+ switch or LC OLT → LC/UPC ↔ LC/UPC or SC/APC ↔ LC/UPC
  • Optical tray or ODF patching → Pack of 20 coloured patch cords (Ref.8215+)
  • Outdoor or conduit routing → 5mm outdoor cable (Ref.13561)
  • OTDR or legacy telecom equipment → FC/UPC or FC/APC (Ref.1464)
  • Carrier E2000 network → E2000/APC ↔ E2000/APC (Ref.29847)

Simplex patch cord categories

7 families of cords, all OS2 single-mode 9/125 µm unless otherwise stated. See also our adapters and couplers.

SC/APC ↔ SC/APC — FTTH Orange, SFR, Bouygues

Green SC/APC connector on both sides. Standard yellow cable or discreet white, available in plain or steel-armoured version for tough routing. OS2 certified, loss ≤ 0.3 dB.

SC/APC ↔ SC/UPC — Freebox & Fritz!Box

Green SC/APC PTO to blue SC/UPC box — Freebox Révolution, Pop, Ultra. Steel-armoured version for conduits or carpet runs. The 30517 model includes the coupler for Fritz!Box.

Steel-armoured — tough routing & jobsite

Braided stainless steel sheath, tensile strength up to 100 N, LSZH. Ideal for routing under carpet, in trunking or in environments with heavy activity. Available in SC/APC, SC/UPC, LC/APC.

Outdoor & reinforced 5 mm cable

5.0 mm diameter cable, PE sheath resistant to UV and moisture. For building-to-building links, exterior wall passages or installation in buried conduit. SC/UPC and LC/APC available.

LC/UPC & LC/APC — datacenter, SFP+ switch

LC small form factor connectors for 10G switches, OLT, fibre converters and SFP+ modules. All combinations: LC/UPC↔LC/UPC, LC/APC↔LC/APC, SC/APC↔LC/UPC, SC/APC↔LC/APC and LC/APC↔SC/UPC. See also our SFP+ modules.

Coloured SC/APC packs — patching and ODF

Packs of 20 SC/APC ↔ SC/APC patch cords identical in colour, 1.6 mm LSZH. Enable colour coding in optical trays and ODFs for fast, error-free cable management. 4 colours available: blue, green, orange, red.

FC, E2000 & special connectors

For OTDR equipment, legacy optical routers, industrial OLTs or carrier networks requiring FC/UPC, FC/PC, FC/APC or E2000/APC. High-precision screw connectors, zirconia ceramic ferrule. See also our FC and E2000 adapters.

Highlights — optical quality and field robustness

Verified optical performance

  • Insertion loss ≤ 0.3 dB: measured per batch, documentation available on request.
  • Return loss ≥ 55 dB (APC): 8° angled connectors to minimise reflections.
  • OS2 9/125 µm fibre: single-mode ITU-T G.652D, compatible with FTTH, 10G and 40G.
  • Zirconia ferrule: high-precision sleeve, concentricity ≤ 0.5 µm, abrasion resistant.
Zirconia ferruleConcentricity 0.5 µm
IL ≤ 0.3 dBSignal intact
RL ≥ 55 dBNo reflection

Robustness and field compliance

Simplex patch cord SC/APC OS2 single-mode yellow cable Elfcam

LSZH cable Zero-halogen sheath, self-extinguishing, compliant with commercial buildings.

Steel-armoured patch cord SC/APC OS2 reinforced jobsite Elfcam

Steel armouring Stainless braiding, 100 N tensile strength, tough routing.

  • Certified CE, RoHS, REACH — see our certifications
  • Diameter 2.0 mm standard or 1.6 mm packs, 3.0 mm outdoor
  • Operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
  • Mechanical lifespan: > 1,000 mating cycles

Recommended for

  • Connection PTO ↔ box in residential FTTH
  • Cabling for server racks and datacenters 10G/40G
  • Link OLT ↔ switch in telecom networks
  • Patching optical tray and ODF in racks
  • Connection fibre converter ↔ Ethernet switch
  • OTDR testing and optical measurement on site
  • Routing under carpet or trunking (armoured version)
  • Inter-building outdoor link (5 mm version)

Compatibility table — models & connectors

Quickly match the right model to your equipment. Connectors side A (PTO/source) × side B (equipment). Scrollable table.

Model / Ref. Connector A Connector B Diameter Main use Specifics
Ref. 11SC/APCSC/APC2.0 mmFTTH Orange/SFR/BboxStandard yellow
Ref. 31194SC/APCSC/APC2.0 mmOrange Livebox, SFR, BouyguesCoupler included
Ref. 319SC/APCSC/APC3.0 mmFTTH reinforced connectorWhite, aluminium housing
Ref. 1366SC/APCSC/APC3.0 mmTough jobsite routingSteel-armoured LSZH
Ref. 249SC/APCSC/UPC2.0 mmFreebox Révolution/Pop/UltraYellow
Ref. 345SC/APCSC/UPC2.0 mmFreebox (discreet)White
Ref. 1385SC/APCSC/UPC3.0 mmFreebox, carpet routingSteel-armoured
Ref. 30517SC/APCSC/UPC3.0 mmFritz!BoxSC coupler included
Ref. 1181SC/APCLC/UPC2.0 mmSFP+ switch, converterStandard
Ref. 3665SC/APCLC/UPC2.0 mmSFP+ switchWhite
Ref. 2257LC/UPCLC/UPC2.0 mmDatacenter rack 10GStandard
Ref. 2886LC/APCLC/APC2.0 mmOLT, angled SFP+Standard
Ref. 3311LC/APCLC/APC3.0 mmServer rack reinforced routingSteel-armoured LSZH
Ref. 3550LC/APCSC/APC3.0 mmLC switch ↔ SC PTOSteel-armoured LSZH
Ref. 13561SC/UPCSC/UPC5.0 mmOutdoor, inter-buildingUV-resistant PE sheath
Ref. 14905LC/APCLC/APC5.0 mmOutdoor SFP+UV-resistant PE sheath
Ref. 8215SC/APCSC/APC1.6 mmODF, patching (pack of 20)Blue, LSZH
Ref. 8226SC/APCSC/APC1.6 mmODF, patching (pack of 20)Green, LSZH
Ref. 8229SC/APCSC/APC1.6 mmODF, patching (pack of 20)Orange, LSZH
Ref. 8240SC/APCSC/APC1.6 mmODF, patching (pack of 20)Red, LSZH
Ref. 1464FC/UPCFC/UPC2.0 mmOTDR, legacy telecomSC-compatible screw
Ref. 3822E2000/APCLC/APC2.0 mmE2000 OLT ↔ LC switchStandard
Ref. 29847E2000/APCE2000/APC2.0 mmE2000 carrier networkStandard
Note: all models are OS2 single-mode 9/125 µm except multimode loose-tube cables (OM3/OM4). Available lengths: 0.5 m to 30 m depending on the model. Custom lengths on request.

Technical parameters

Construction data and optical characteristics — useful for tenders, link budgets and field integration.

Construction & mechanical

ParameterStandard valueArmoured value
Fibre typeOS2 9/125 µmOS2 9/125 µm
Cable diameter2.0 mm3.0 mm
Outer sheathLSZH yellow/whiteBraided stainless steel + LSZH
Tensile strength50 N100 N
Min. bend radius30 mm35 mm
Operating temperature-40 °C to +70 °C-40 °C to +85 °C
Lifespan> 1,000 cycles> 2,000 cycles
Available lengths0.5 m – 30 m0.5 m – 20 m

Optical characteristics

ParameterSC/APCLC/UPCFC/UPC
Insertion loss (IL)≤ 0.3 dB≤ 0.3 dB≤ 0.3 dB
Return loss (RL)≥ 55 dB≥ 50 dB≥ 50 dB
Bevel angle8° ± 0.5°0° (UPC)0° (UPC)
Ferrule bend radius5–12 mm5–12 mm10–25 mm
Fibre/ferrule concentricity≤ 0.5 µm≤ 0.5 µm≤ 0.5 µm
Wavelength1310 / 1550 nm1310 / 1550 nm1310 / 1550 nm
Bandwidth> 10 Gbit/s> 40 Gbit/s> 10 Gbit/s

Summary — what you gain

Signal intact

IL ≤ 0.3 dB ensures less than 7 % of the signal is lost at each connection, even when cascaded.

Zero reflection

RL ≥ 55 dB on APC eliminates parasitic reflections that degrade GPON throughput and OTDR measurements.

Universal compatibility

OS2 9/125 µm compliant with G.652D, compatible with all FTTH, 10G, 40G and 100G equipment.

FAQ — Simplex fibre optic patch cords

Answers to the most common questions from installers and home users.

1How do I choose between SC/APC, SC/UPC and LC/UPC?
The colour and shape of the connector on your equipment tell you everything:
  • Green connector = SC/APC (8° bevel) → FTTH Orange, SFR, Bouygues, standard PTO
  • Blue SC connector = SC/UPC (flat) → Freebox, legacy equipment
  • Small blue connector = LC/UPC → SFP+ switch, OLT, converter, datacenter
  • Screw connector = FC → OTDR, legacy telecom equipment
When in doubt, look at the colour of the socket on your PTO or equipment. APC (green) and UPC (blue) are not interchangeable without a specific adapter.
2What is the difference between SC/APC and SC/UPC?
  • SC/APC (green): 8° bevel, return loss ≥ 55 dB — eliminates reflections. FTTH standard in France. The angled ferrule sends reflections away from the propagation axis.
  • SC/UPC (blue): flat polished face, return loss ≥ 50 dB. Used on Freebox, legacy equipment and some OLTs.
Plugging an SC/APC cable into an SC/UPC port causes a loss of about 20 dB — the connection does not work. Always check the connector colour on the equipment side.
3Can I use a simplex patch cord instead of a duplex patch cord?
Yes in the following cases: residential FTTH links (PTO ↔ ONT) only use a single fibre — a simplex cable is enough. Likewise, single-mode BiDi SFP+ modules use a single strand in WDM. For standard non-BiDi SFP links (transmit and receive on two separate strands), you need a duplex patch cord or two simplex. See our duplex optical cable page for that case.
4Is the steel-armoured patch cord mandatory?
No, but recommended in these situations:
  • Routing under carpet or parquet with crushing risk
  • Installation in a datacenter raised floor
  • Area with rodents (steel sheath resists biting)
  • Routing in trunking near power cables (mechanical protection)
For a PTO ↔ box connection in a tidy apartment with no constraints, the standard 2.0 mm LSZH version is sufficient.
5What length should I choose for my patch cord?
Practical rule: measure the actual distance along the cable path (not as the crow flies) and add 20 % margin for curves and future changes. Available lengths range from 0.5 m to 30 m. An overlong patch cord can be coiled without issue if the bend radius stays > 30 mm. A too-short patch cord forces mechanical strain on the connectors — always avoid this.
6Are these patch cords compatible with Cisco, Huawei, ZTE equipment?
Yes. Simplex OS2 9/125 µm patch cords comply with ITU-T G.652D, the universal standard compatible with all equipment on the market: Cisco, Huawei, ZTE, Nokia, Ericsson, TP-Link, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik, and all GPON/XGS-PON OLTs. Compatibility depends only on the connector type (SC, LC, FC) — not on the manufacturer.
7How can I test the quality of a fibre optic patch cord?
Three methods depending on the context:
  • Visual inspection (200× fibre microscope): ferrule face clean, free of scratches or dust. Fastest method before each connection.
  • IL/RL measurement (optical power meter + source): measures insertion loss. Expected values: IL ≤ 0.3 dB, RL ≥ 50 dB.
  • OTDR: traces reflection along the cable length, locates defects. See our fibre tooling range.
8What are the delivery times and ordering options?
France stock — next business day shipping for orders placed before 2 pm. Delivery in 24–48 h within metropolitan France. Orders from our site elfcams.com, Amazon, Amazon Business, and Cdiscount. For professional volume orders (FTTH jobsites, local authorities, integrators), contact us via our support page for a quote with volume discounts.

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