DESCRIPTION
The NX-LC-Y-PC-OM5-3M Fiber Optic OM5 Y-Cable is a high-performance multimode fiber patch cable designed for Network TAP deployments, optical monitoring, and advanced network visibility applications in enterprise and data center environments. It is engineered to deliver stable, accurate, and low-loss optical signal handling where reliable traffic analysis and uninterrupted monitoring are required.
Built with next-generation OM5 wideband multimode fiber, this Y-cable supports efficient high-bandwidth transmission and future-ready scalability for modern network infrastructures. It is terminated with LC/PC duplex connectors, ensuring secure, standardized, and reliable connectivity across structured fiber optic environments.
The primary function of this Y-cable is to convert a single duplex optical connection into two duplex outputs, enabling controlled signal distribution in Network TAP configurations. It is specifically designed to route optical signals exclusively to the receive (Rx) side of transceivers, ensuring completely passive monitoring without interfering with live network communication. This makes it ideal for applications such as packet capture, intrusion detection, network performance monitoring, and cybersecurity analysis.
With its 3-meter length, the NX-LC-Y-PC-OM5-3M provides a balanced option for installations requiring moderate reach between TAP devices and monitoring systems. It is well-suited for structured cabling within racks, adjacent equipment connections, and medium-distance deployments where flexibility and organized cable management are important. Despite the extended reach, it maintains excellent signal integrity and consistent optical performance.
This cable is widely used in enterprise networks, service provider infrastructures, security operations centers (SOC), and data centers where precise, real-time network visibility is critical for operational efficiency, troubleshooting, and security assurance.
Key Benefits
- Designed for Network TAP and fiber monitoring systems
- Next-generation OM5 wideband multimode fiber
- 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 standardized connectivity
- 3-meter length for flexible medium-range installations
- Ideal for packet capture, traffic analysis, and cybersecurity monitoring
- Suitable for enterprise, SOC, and data center environments



