DESCRIPTION
The NX-LC-Y-PC-OM4-3M Fiber Optic OM4 Y-Cable is a high-performance 3-meter multimode fiber patch cable designed for advanced Network TAP installations, fiber monitoring, and network visibility applications. It is engineered to deliver reliable optical signal handling in enterprise, data center, and cybersecurity environments where accurate traffic analysis and stable connectivity are critical.
Built using premium OM4 multimode fiber, this Y-cable ensures low-loss, high-bandwidth optical transmission suitable for modern high-speed network infrastructures. It is terminated with LC/PC duplex connectors, providing secure, standardized, and stable connectivity for seamless integration into fiber optic systems.
The core function of this Y-cable is to convert a single duplex optical interface into two duplex outputs, enabling controlled signal distribution in Network TAP environments. It is specifically designed to route optical signals exclusively to the receive (Rx) side of transceivers, ensuring passive traffic capture without interfering with live network communication. This makes it an essential component for accurate packet capture, network performance monitoring, intrusion detection, and cybersecurity analysis.
With its 3-meter length, the NX-LC-Y-PC-OM4-3M provides extended flexibility for installations where greater physical reach is required. This makes it ideal for larger rack systems, distributed network layouts, and environments where TAP devices and monitoring tools are not in proximity. Despite the extended length, the cable maintains consistent signal integrity and performance reliability.
The cable is well-suited for enterprise networks, service provider infrastructures, security operations centers (SOC), and large-scale data centers where precise and uninterrupted network visibility is essential for operational efficiency and security monitoring.
Key Benefits
- Designed for Network TAP and fiber monitoring systems
- OM4 multimode fiber for high-performance, low-loss transmission
- Converts 1 duplex connection into 2 duplex connections
- Directs optical signal exclusively to the receive-side (Rx) transceivers
- LC/PC duplex connectors for secure and stable connectivity
- 3-meter length for extended installation flexibility
- Ideal for packet capture, traffic analysis, and cybersecurity monitoring
- Suitable for enterprise, SOC, and data center environments
