A fiber optic jumper, also known as a fiber optic patch cord, is a cable that consists of two fiber optic connectors on both ends, connected by a fiber optic cable. It is used to establish a connection between two devices or components in a fiber optic network. Similar to coaxial cable, but without the mesh shield, it is used as a patch cord from the equipment to the. What is a fiber optic jumper Fiber optic jumpers are used as jumpers from equipment to fiber optic cabling links.