Fiber Optic Patch Cables, Jumpers, and Connectors
Pre-terminated fiber jumpers, patch cords, connectors, and conversion kits.
ShopFiberOptic stocks pre-terminated fiber patch cables and jumpers for rack-to-rack and equipment connections in enterprise and data center installations. Single-mode and multimode options in LC, SC, and MPO connector configurations are available. Conversion kits for legacy connector types are also stocked.
Pre-terminated fiber patch cables reduce installation time versus field-terminated solutions for permanent equipment connections in data centers, telecom rooms, and enterprise fiber backbones.
Browse the available patch cords and jumpers in this category by connector type and fiber specification. For field-terminated and mechanical connector systems, see the Tool Kits category and the Fiber Cleaners category for end-face maintenance tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a patch cable and a jumper?
The terms are often used interchangeably. In structured cabling, a patch cord or patch cable typically refers to a short factory-terminated cable used to connect equipment in a data center or telecom room. Jumper can refer to the same thing, or in outside plant contexts to a short fiber used to bridge between cable systems at a splice point.
Single-mode or multimode: which patch cable do I need?
Single-mode patch cables (OS1, OS2, typically yellow jacket) are used to connect to single-mode fiber plant for long-distance runs in carrier and enterprise WAN applications. Multimode patch cables (OM1 through OM4, typically orange or aqua jacket) are used in data centers and campus networks on shorter runs. The patch cable type must match the fiber plant and the transceiver wavelength.