Equip ST to ST OS2 Duplex Fiber Optic Patch Cable — 5 m
OS2 Single-ModeST ↔ ST duplex5 m · LSZHYellow jacket
The Equip 252235 is a 5 m duplex OS2 single-mode fiber optic patch cable with ST connectors on both ends, built on 9/125 µm fiber with ceramic ferrules and an LSZH jacket — for patching legacy ST-terminated panels and equipment.
OS2 is single-mode fiber: a 9 µm core that carries light over long distances, normally with 1310 nm or 1550 nm transceivers (LX/LR-type optics). It works only with single-mode optics and single-mode infrastructure — the yellow jacket is the usual visual cue.
Connectors: ST (round bayonet twist-lock — legacy equipment and older patch panels).
Before you order: Single-mode only — the transceivers at both ends and any patch panel in the link must be single-mode (OS1/OS2, 9/125 µm). Check that the ports are ST and ST.
What's in the Box
- Equip ST/ST duplex OS2 fiber optic patch cable, 5 m (1 piece)
- Individual measurement protocol (test report) for the cable
What It Means in Practice
- Duplex = two fibers in one cable: one transmits, one receives. One cable connects one duplex port to one duplex port.
- 5 m reaches between neighbouring cabinets or from a panel to equipment a few metres away.
- LSZH jacket: low smoke, zero halogen — the usual requirement for cabling in offices, server rooms and public buildings.
- Each cable ships with its own measurement protocol — useful for documentation and acceptance tests.
What Will Not Work
- Multimode optics (SR, 850 nm) or multimode panels — single-mode and multimode fiber cannot be mixed in one link.
- Copper RJ45 ports — fiber needs an optical transceiver (SFP module) or a fiber port on the device.
- Single-fiber BiDi transceivers or simplex-only ports — this is a duplex (two-fiber) cable.
- LC or SC ports — this cable is ST to ST; check the port at both ends before ordering.
Key Features
9/125 µm OS2
OS2 is single-mode fiber: a 9 µm core that carries light over long distances, normally with 1310 nm or 1550 nm transceivers (LX/LR-type optics).
Ceramic ferrules
Ceramic ferrules keep the fiber precisely aligned for consistent, low-loss mating — the standard for quality patch cords.
LSZH jacket
Low smoke, zero halogen sheath for indoor installations where fire-safety rules apply.
Tested, with report
Each cable is measured and supplied with its protocol, so you can document the link from day one.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
252235 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4015867176931 |
| Brand |
Equip |
| Optical |
| Fiber mode |
Single-mode |
| Fiber class |
OS2 |
| Core / cladding |
9/125 µm |
| Fibers |
Duplex (2 fibers) |
| Cable specification |
I-VH 2 × 1E |
| Connectors |
| Connector side A |
ST male |
| Connector side B |
ST male |
| Ferrule |
Ceramic |
| Physical |
| Length |
5 m |
| Jacket material |
LSZH (low smoke, zero halogen) |
| Jacket colour |
Yellow |
| Dimensions (W x D x L) |
8.6 x 53.8 x 5000 mm |
| Weight |
65 g |
| Performance |
| Insertion loss |
Not published by the manufacturer |
| Test report |
Measurement protocol supplied with each cable |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Manufacturer does not publish a warranty term — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use it with a multimode (SR) SFP module?
No. The fiber type of the cable must match the transceiver: this single-mode cable needs single-mode optics such as LX or LR.
The link does not come up — what should I check?
First polarity: in a duplex link the transmit fiber at one end must reach the receive port at the other. Then confirm both transceivers are the same type and that the connector end faces are clean — dust is the most common cause of a weak or dead fiber link.
Is 5 m the right length?
Measure the real route including slack for cable management. Too short strains the connectors; extra fiber should be coiled loosely, never kinked or pulled tight. We can source other lengths of the same cable — just ask.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Most fiber problems we see are not the cable but a mismatch: single-mode cable on multimode optics, an LC cable where the panel is SC, or OM1 mixed into a 50 µm link. Read the transceiver label (SR = multimode, LR/LX = single-mode) and look at the port shape at both ends before you order. If you are still choosing hardware, see our
switches with SFP ports.
✓ Buy it if you need a 5 m OS2 duplex link between ST and ST ports with single-mode optics.
✕ Skip it if your transceivers are multimode (SR), your ports are not ST/ST, or you need a single-fiber BiDi link.
→ Also consider the same cable in another length, or a 50/125 µm OM4 multimode cable for short-reach SR links.
Not sure which fiber you have? Send us the model of your switch, transceiver or patch panel and we will check compatibility before you order.