Digitus OM3 Multimode Fibre Patch Cable — LC/PC to ST/PC, Duplex, 3 m
OM3 50/125 µmLC – ST PC3 m DuplexLSOH Aqua
The Digitus DK-2531-03/3 is a 3 m duplex OM3 multimode fibre optic patch cable with LC/PC on one end and ST/PC on the other, built on 50/125 µm fibre in a LSOH aqua jacket, 2.0 mm in diameter. It is made for short-reach links in server rooms and buildings with 850 nm SR/SX multimode transceivers on 50/125 µm fibre.
LC is the small-form connector used by SFP/SFP+ transceivers and most current switch and media-converter fibre ports. ST is the round bayonet (twist-lock) connector found on older patch panels and legacy equipment. So this cable bridges an LC port on one side and an ST port on the other — check both ends before ordering.
Before you order: This is OM3 50/125 µm multimode. Use it with multimode optics (SR/SX, 850 nm) and match the fibre type already installed — do not mix it with singlemode or 62.5/125 µm OM1 fibre.
What's in the Box
- 1 × Digitus duplex fibre optic patch cable, LC/PC – ST/PC, 3 m
- Individual test report (measurement protocol) for the cable
- Supplied in a polybag
- Transceivers, couplers and cleaning tools are not included
What It Means in Practice
- Duplex means two fibres: one transmits, one receives. If the link does not come up, transmit and receive are usually crossed — swap the two connectors at one end (A↔B) or use a coupler with the correct polarity.
- 3 m is the end-to-end length. Measure the route including slack in cable managers and trays before ordering — fibre should never be pulled tight or kinked.
- On OM3, 10GBASE-SR is specified up to 300 m, so a short patch cord like this never limits the link.
What Will Not Work
- It will not work with singlemode or 62.5/125 µm OM1 fibre or with singlemode optics.
- It does not mate correctly with APC (green, angled) ports or couplers.
- It does not plug into SC, MPO ports. If one end of your link is different, tell us the ports and we will match the right cable.
- It is an indoor patch cord, not an outdoor or direct-burial cable.
Key Features
Fibre
OM3 multimode 50/125 µm; insertion loss ≤ 0.30 dB, return loss ≥ 30 dB.
Connectors
LC/PC to ST/PC, duplex, Ceramic ferrules.
Jacket
LSOH (low smoke, zero halogen), 2.0 mm, aqua — suited to offices, server rooms and public buildings.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
DK-2531-03/3 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4016032249290 |
| Brand |
Digitus |
| Optical |
| Fibre type |
OM3 Multimode 50/125 µm |
| Polish |
PC |
| Insertion loss |
≤ 0.30 dB |
| Return loss |
≥ 30 dB |
| Connectivity |
| Connector A |
LC/PC |
| Connector B |
ST/PC |
| Configuration |
Duplex |
| Ferrule |
Ceramic |
| Physical |
| Length |
3 m |
| Cable diameter |
2.0 mm |
| Jacket |
LSOH |
| Colour |
Aqua |
| Operating temperature |
−40 °C – +85 °C |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Manufacturer does not publish a warranty term — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it fit my SFP or SFP+ module?
Yes, if the module has an LC port and is a multimode type (SX, SR, 850 nm). Standard SFP/SFP+ optics use a duplex LC pair, which this cable provides on its LC end.
UPC or APC — does it matter?
Yes. UPC (flat, blue) and APC (8° angle, green) end-faces must never be mixed. This cable is PC; use it with UPC ports and couplers, which is what most switches, SFP modules and data patch panels use.
Can I get a different length?
Send us the distance between the two ports and we will quote the nearest length in the same fibre type and connectors, so you do not end up with too much slack or a cable that is too short.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Most fibre faults we see come from three mismatches: singlemode versus multimode, UPC versus APC, and the wrong connector at one end. This Digitus cord is OM3, PC, LC to ST — confirm those three on both devices and it will simply work. For the equipment side, see our
network switches.
✓ Buy it if your link is OM3 multimode, both ports are LC and ST with PC polish, and 3 m covers the route with a little slack.
✕ Skip it if either end uses a different connector or polish, your transceivers are singlemode (LX/LR), or you need an outdoor-rated cable.
→ Also consider the same cable in another length, or a coupler/patch panel if you are extending an existing run.
Not sure it fits your setup? Send us the model of your rack, switch or device and we will check compatibility before you order.