DESCRIPTION
The NX-LC-Y-PC-OS2-3M Fiber Optic OS2 Y-Cable is a high-performance singlemode fiber patch cable designed for Network TAP deployments, optical monitoring, and advanced network visibility applications. It is engineered to deliver precise, stable, and low-loss optical signal transmission in enterprise, data center, and cybersecurity environments where accurate traffic analysis and uninterrupted monitoring are essential.
Built with premium OS2 singlemode fiber, this Y-cable provides ultra-low attenuation and excellent long-distance transmission capabilities, making it ideal for high-performance and mission-critical network infrastructures. The cable 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 within Network TAP architectures. It is specifically designed to route optical signals exclusively to the receive (Rx) side of transceivers, ensuring fully passive monitoring without impacting live network traffic or introducing latency. This makes it highly suitable for packet capture, intrusion detection, network performance monitoring, and cybersecurity analysis.
With its 3-meter length, the NX-LC-Y-PC-OS2-3M provides a balanced solution for medium-to-long distance installations. It is well-suited for rack-to-rack connections, structured cabling environments, and distributed network setups where additional reach is required while maintaining organized cable management and optimal signal integrity. Despite the extended length, it ensures minimal loss and consistent optical performance.
This cable is widely used in enterprise networks, service provider infrastructures, security operations centers (SOC), and data centers where reliable, real-time network visibility is essential for operational efficiency, troubleshooting, and security assurance.
Key Benefits
- Designed for Network TAP and fiber monitoring systems
- OS2 singlemode fiber for ultra-low loss and long-distance performance
- 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-to-long range installations
- Ideal for packet capture, traffic analysis, and cybersecurity monitoring
- Suitable for enterprise, SOC, and data center environments
