Choosing the Right Fibre Cable for Your Transceiver: A Complete Guide
The best fibre cable for your transceiver depends on distance, speed, and compatibility. Use OM4 multimode cables for short-range, high-speed links and OS1 singlemode cables for long-distance connections. All Blue Cable Co® fibre cables from XS Net are RCM-certified, fully compliant, and built for performance.
Why Fibre Cable Selection Matters
When designing or upgrading a high-performance network, choosing the correct fibre optic cable is just as critical as picking the right SFP or QSFP transceiver.
The wrong fibre type or connector can cause signal loss, reduced speed, or outright failure, especially in enterprise, industrial, and data-centre environments.
At XS Net, we deliver end-to-end networking solutions, including Blue Cable Co® fibre cables, our in-house brand engineered for exceptional reliability, RCM compliance, and seamless compatibility with leading hardware vendors such as Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, and Ubiquiti.
Understanding Fibre Cable Types
Fibre optic cables are divided into two main categories:
- Multimode (OMx) – best for shorter, high-speed connections.
- Singlemode (OSx) – ideal for long-distance data transmission.
The right choice depends on your transceiver type, connector interface, and required link distance.
🟣 OM4 LC to LC Multimode Fibre Optic Cable
Best For: Short-range, high-speed connections up to 150m at 40G/100G or 550m at 10G
Compatible Transceivers: 1000BASE-SX, 10GBASE-SR, 25GBASE-SR, 40GBASE-SR4, 100GBASE-SR4
Backward Compatibility: Fully compatible with OM3, OM2, and OM1 networks
Recommended Use: Data centres, enterprise LANs, and high-speed backbone links
Blue Cable Co® OM4 LC-to-LC Fibre Cables provide premium optical clarity and minimal attenuation, ensuring reliable throughput in dense network environments.
🟡 OS1 LC to LC Singlemode Fibre Optic Cable
Best For: Long-distance transmission — up to 10km (OS1) or 40km+ (OS2)
Compatible Transceivers: 1000BASE-LX, 10GBASE-LR, 40GBASE-LR4, 100GBASE-LR4
Recommended Use: WAN uplinks, telecom links, and campus networks
Each Blue Cable Co® OS1 Fibre Cable is RCM-certified and AS/CA S008:2020 compliant, providing exceptional signal integrity for mission-critical connectivity.
🟢 OM4 MPO-to-MPO Multimode Fibre Optic Cable
Best For: High-density backbone cabling supporting 40G / 100G Ethernet
Compatible Transceivers: 40GBASE-SR4, 100GBASE-SR4, QSFP+ modules
Recommended Use: Data-centre interconnects, structured cabling, high-bandwidth aggregation
Our Blue Cable Co® OM4 MPO-to-MPO Cables simplify data-centre connectivity, supporting fast, scalable deployment in large enterprise networks.
🔵 OM4 MPO-to-4×LC Multimode Fibre Optic Breakout Cable
Best For: Splitting high-speed signals into multiple 10G or 25G channels
Compatible Transceivers: QSFP+ → SFP+ (40G → 4×10G), QSFP28 → SFP28 (100G → 4×25G)
Recommended Use: Rack-to-rack connections, network scaling, migration to 100G
Our Blue Cable Co® MPO Breakout Cables make upgrades simple, bridging older 10G infrastructure with newer 40G/100G transceivers for seamless scalability.
How to Choose the Right Fibre Cable
1. Check Transceiver Compatibility
OM4 multimode for short, high-speed links
OS1/OS2 singlemode for long-haul connections
2. Consider Distance Requirements
Under 150 m → OM4
Over 500 m → OS1/OS2
3. Match Connector Types
LC connectors for most SFP/SFP+ modules
MPO connectors for QSFP high-density setups
4. Plan for Future Scalability
Choose MPO for networks migrating to 40G / 100G Ethernet.
Final Thoughts
The right fibre cable ensures maximum speed, minimal signal loss, and consistent performance across your network infrastructure.
Blue Cable Co®, available exclusively through XS Net, combines enterprise-grade materials, rigorous quality control, and full Australian standards compliance — so your connectivity is built to last.
→ Shop Blue Cable Co® Fibre Cables at XS Net
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What’s the difference between Singlemode and Multimode fibre?
Singlemode (OS1/OS2) supports longer distances with a single light path; Multimode (OM3/OM4) uses multiple light paths for short-range, high-speed communication.
Q2: Can I use OM4 with older OM3 equipment?
Yes. OM4 cables are backward compatible with OM3, OM2, and OM1 infrastructure.
Q3: How do I know which connector I need — LC or MPO?
Check your transceiver type: LC for SFP/SFP+; MPO for QSFP and higher-density modules.
Q4: Are Blue Cable Co® fibre cables Australian compliant?
Absolutely. All Blue Cable Co® fibre cables are RCM-certified and AS/CA S008:2020 compliant, ensuring safe, legal installation in Australia.
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