The wideband characteristic of OM5 fiber allows for the transmission of various wavelengths, such as 850 nm, 880 nm, and 910 nm. This capability supports the use of SWDM (Short Wavelength Division Multiplexing) technology, which enables higher data rates and increased capacity over the same fiber infrastructure.

OM5 multimode fiber patch cables support high-speed data transmission, such as 40 gigabit Ethernet (40GbE), 100 gigabit Ethernet (100GbE), and even 400 gigabit Ethernet (400GbE) over short to medium distances.