Outside Plant Fiber Optic Cable - Corning Inc.

1 Outside Plant Fiber Optic CableProduc t Ordering GuideOutside Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide | LAN-1032-AEN | 2 Corning Optical CommunicationsCorning s invention of the first low-loss optical Fiber ignited the critical spark that began a communications revolution that forever changed the world. Today, there are more than 2 billion kilometers of Fiber installed around the globe, and Corning continues to lead the industry in product quality and innovation. Corning cables form the backbone that connects businesses, homes, and people around the globe. We ve provided at-a-glance ordering information for all of our Fiber Optic cables, so you can find the perfect solution for your network. Outside Plant (OSP) Network Architecture .. 3 Outdoor Cable Installation .. 4 Anatomy of a Part Number .. 5 Outdoor Cables Outside Plant .. 6 Indoor/Outdoor Cables Plenum-Rated .. 10 Riser-Rated .. 14 Low-Smoke, Zero-Halogen (LSZH ) 18 ContentsSMALLER, DENSER, FASTER, EASIERTX/RXVaultSpliceModuleDistribution FrameNIDHomeSplitterLCPNAPNAPS pliceClosuresSpliceClosuresCentral O ce /Headend/Data CenterFeederDistributionDropMDUA erial/ Duct CableOSP CableJumperOSP CableDropDirect-Buried CableIndoor/Outdoor CableSelf-Supporting CableMicro CableDrop CableOutside Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide | LAN-1032-AEN | 3 Corning Optical CommunicationsOutside Plant (OSP) Network ArchitectureOutside Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide | LAN-1032-AEN | 4 Corning Optical CommunicationsOutdoor Cable InstallationAerialInstalling on poles can be quick and cost effective, but rights-of-way can be difficult to : AerialCable is suspended between poles or lashed onto a separate aerial messenger BuriedIn the absence of duct infrastructure, some cables can be buried in a.

2 Direct BuriedCable is laid in a trench or plowed into the ground (must have protective armor for extra robustness).DuctDucts provide a highly protective environment useful in urban areas where multiple operators/utilities are : PullingCable is pulled into a duct using a pull tape and winch (not suitable for micro cables). See jetting under microduct for additional technique subdivide internal duct space into smaller compartments for high-density Cable : JettingCable is jetted or blown into a duct or microduct with high-speed air for quick, long-span Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide | LAN-1032-AEN | 5 Corning Optical CommunicationsOutdoor CablesOutside PlantAnatomy of a Part NumberIf you have a Cable construction and want to build a part number, use the following s optical Cable part numbers have the following format: Fiber Count (Digits 1-3) Fiber Type (Digit 4) Cable Construction (Digits 5 and 12)Central Member/Outer Jacket/Flammability Listing (Digit 6) Fiber Placement (Digit 7)Unit Color/ Fiber Color/Length Marking (Digit 8)Tensile Rating/Twisted Pairs/Subunit Diameters (Digit 9)Transmission Options (Digits 10 and 11)Special Manufacturing Needs (Digits 13 and 14)ABCDEFGHI1234567-891011121314 ABCCDEFGHIT ransmission OptionsCodeMaximum Attentuation at:1310 nm1383 nm1550 dB/kmOutside Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide | LAN-1032-AEN | 6 Corning Optical CommunicationsFiber Optic cables for outdoor applications are engineered to withstand the more demanding conditions seen Outside , from environmental extremes to mechanical forces.

3 These are the cables you see strung along telephone poles (aerial), installed inside an underground duct, or even buried directly below ground. Therefore, outdoor cables feature rugged constructions to resist ultra-violet light and temperature fluctuations, and may include features to withstand the requirements of outdoor installation. Outdoor CablesOutside PlantAerial Loose Tube Ribbon Drop Self SupportDuct Loose Tube Ribbon Micro DropDirect Buried Loose Tube Ribbon Drop Outdoor Cables Outside PlantAll of the cables shown in this section are single-mode Fiber . Other Fiber counts may be available. Please contact Corning Customer Care at 1-800-743-2671 for more Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide | LAN-1032-AEN | 7 Corning Optical CommunicationsLoose TubeALTOS Gel-Free Cable with Binderless* FastAccess Technology, All-Dielectric, Non-Armored SMF-28 UltraFiber CountPart Number12012ZU4-T4F22D20 24024ZU4-T4F22D2048048ZU4-T4F22D2072072Z U4-T4F22D20 ALTOS Gel-Free Cable , All-Dielectric, Non-Armored, Single-modeFiber CountPart Number96096EU4-T4100D20144144EU4-T4100D2 0288288EU4-T4100D20 ALTOS Gel-Free Cable , All-Dielectric, Non-Armored SMF-28 UltraFiber CountPart Number432432ZU4-T4122D20 DropSST-Drop Outdoor, Single-Tube, Gel-Filled Dielectric Cable with FastAccess TechnologyFiber CountPart Number1001EB4-14701A202002EB4-14701A2040 04EB4-14701A206006EB4-14701A2012012EB4-1 4701A20 RibbonSST-Ribbon Single-Tube, Gel-Free Cable .

4 Non-Armored Fiber CountPart Number12012EC4-14100D5324024EC4-14100D53 48048EC4-14100D5372072EC4-14100D5396096E C4-14100D53144144EC4-14100D53 SST-UltraRibbon Single-Tube, Gel-Free Cable , Non-ArmoredFiber CountPart Number288288EV4-14100D53432432EV4-14100D 53576576EV4-14100D53864864EV4-14100D53 Self SupportSST-Drop, Long-Span, Single-Tube, Self-Supporting, Gel-Filled CableFiber CountPart Number1001 EBA-14101A202002 EBA-14101A204004 EBA-14101A206006 EBA-14101A20 ALTOS Gel-Free Cable , Figure-8, Non-Armored, Single-modeFiber CountPart Number12012 EUA-T4100D2024024 EUA-T4100D2048048 EUA-T4100D2072072 EUA-T4100D2096096 EUA-T4100D20144144 EUA-T4100D20288288 EUA-T4100D20 Aerial* Corning s proprietary binderless FastAccess technology refers to the combination of a Corning FastAccess technology jacket with an innovative technology used to bind Cable construction through the manufacturing process, eliminating the use of binder yarns and waterblocking Figure-8 Loose Tube CableALTOS CableALTOS Cable Cross Section Transmission OptionsCodeMaximum Attentuation at.

5 1310 nm1383 nm1550 dB/kmOutside Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide | LAN-1032-AEN | 8 Corning Optical CommunicationsMicroMiniXtend Cable with Binderless* FastAccess TechnologyFiber CountPart Number12012ZM4-T4F22A2024024ZM4-T4F22A20 48048ZM4-T4F22A2072072ZM4-T4F22A2096096Z M4-T4F22A20144144ZM4-T4F22A20 MiniXtend HD Cable with Binderless* FastAccess TechnologyFiber CountF/TubePart Number28824288ZH4-Y4F40A2043236432ZH4-S4 F40A20 RibbonSST-Ribbon Single-Tube, Gel-Free Cable , Non-Armored Fiber CountPart Number12012EC4-14100D5324024EC4-14100D53 48048EC4-14100D5372072EC4-14100D5396096E C4-14100D53144144EC4-14100D53 SST-UltraRibbon Single-Tube, Gel-Free Cable , Non-ArmoredFiber CountPart Number288288EV4-14100D53432432EV4-14100D 53576576EV4-14100D53864864EV4-14100D53 Corning RocketRibbon Extreme-Density Cable , Non-ArmoredFiber CountPart Number1728H28ZQ4-14101S533456Y56ZQ4-1410 1S53 DuctDropROC Drop Dielectric Cable with FastAccess TechnologyFiber CountPart Number1001EB4-14701DF9 SST-Drop Outdoor, Single-Tube, Gel-Filled Dielectric Cable with FastAccess TechnologyFiber CountPart Number2002EB4-14701A204004EB4-14701A2060 06EB4-14701A2012012EB4-14701A20 Transmission OptionsCodeMaximum Attentuation at.

6 1310 nm1383 nm1550 dB/kmLoose TubeALTOS Gel-Free Cable with Binderless* FastAccess Technology, All-Dielectric, Non-Armored SMF-28 UltraFiber CountPart Number12012ZU4-T4F22D20 24024ZU4-T4F22D2048048ZU4-T4F22D2072072Z U4-T4F22D20 ALTOS Gel-Free Cable , All-Dielectric, Non-Armored, Single-modeFiber CountPart Number96096EU4-T4100D20144144EU4-T4100D2 0288288EU4-T4100D20 ALTOS Gel-Free Cable , All-Dielectric, Non-Armored SMF-28 UltraFiber CountPart Number432432ZU4-T4122D20* Corning s proprietary binderless FastAccess technology refers to the combination of a Corning FastAccess technology jacket with an innovative technology used to bind Cable construction through the manufacturing process, eliminating the use of binder yarns and waterblocking Cable Cross SectionROC Drop Dielectric CableALTOS Cable Cross SectionOutside Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide | LAN-1032-AEN | 9 Corning Optical CommunicationsIndoor/Outdoor Cables Plenum-RatedLoose TubeALTOS Gel-Free Cable with Binderless* FastAccess Technology, Single-Jacket/Single-Armor SMF-28 UltraFiber CountPart Number12012 ZUC-T4F22D2024024 ZUC-T4F22D2048048 ZUC-T4F22D2072072 ZUC-T4F22D20 ALTOS Gel-Free Cable , Single-Jacket/Single-Armor, Single-modeFiber CountPart Number96096 EUC-T4100D20144144 EUC-T4100D20288288 EUC-T4100D20 ALTOS Gel-Free Cable , Single-Jacket/Single-Armor SMF-28 UltraFiber CountPart Number432432 ZUC-T4122D20 DropSST-Drop Single-Tube, Toneable, Gel-Filled CableFiber CountPart Number1001EB1-14101A202002EB1-14101A2040 04EB1-14101A206006EB1-14101A2012012EB1-1 4101A20 RibbonSST-Ribbon Single-Tube, Gel-Free.

7 Armored CableFiber CountPart Number12012EC5-14100D5324024EC5-14100D53 48048EC5-14100D5372072EC5-14100D5396096E C5-14100D53144144EC5-14100D53 SST-UltraRibbon Single-Tube, Gel-Free, Armored CableFiber CountPart Number288288EV5-14100D53432432EV5-14100D 53576576EV5-14100D53864864EV5-14100D53 Direct Buried* Corning s proprietary binderless FastAccess technology refers to the combination of a Corning FastAccess technology jacket with an innovative technology used to bind Cable construction through the manufacturing process, eliminating the use of binder yarns and waterblocking OptionsCodeMaximum Attentuation at:1310 nm1383 nm1550 dB/kmSST-Ribbon Armored CableALTOS Cable with Binderless* FastAccess TechnologyALTOS Armored Cable Cross Section Outside Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide | LAN-1032-AEN | 10 Corning Optical CommunicationsAerial Loose Tube Tight BufferedDuct Loose Tube Tight BufferedDirect Buried Loose Tube Tight BufferedThese cables are designed to meet both the rigorous environment of the outdoors but can also be routed indoors, where flame rating requirements also apply.

8 This type of Cable eliminates the need for a transition splice to an indoor-rated Cable when routing an outdoor Cable into the plenum-rated cables are rated for both flame and smoke generation in enclosed areas that facilitate environmental air handling. They meet the application requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC ) Article 770 and are OFNP and FT-6 listed. Indoor/Outdoor Cables Plenum-RatedIndoor/Outdoor Cables Plenum-RatedAll of the cables shown in this section are single-mode Fiber . Other Fiber counts may be available. Please contact Corning Customer Care at 1-800-743-2671 for more Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide | LAN-1032-AEN | 11 Corning Optical CommunicationsLoose TubeFREEDM LST Loose Tube, Gel-Free Cable , PlenumFiber CountPart Number6006 ESP-T4101D2012012 ESP-T4101D20 FREEDM Loose Tube, Gel-Free Cable , PlenumFiber CountPart Number24024 EWP-T4101D2048048 EWP-T4101D2072072 EWP-T4101D20 Tight BufferedFREEDM One Tight-Buffered Cable , PlenumFiber CountPart Number2002E8P-31131-294004E8P-31131-2960 06E8P-31131-2912012E8P-31131-2924024E8P- 31131-29 FREEDM One Unitized, Tight-Buffered Cable , PlenumFiber CountPart Number48048E8P-61131-2972072E8P-T3131-29 96096E8P-Y3131-29144144E8P-Y3131-29 AerialTransmission OptionsCodeMaximum Attentuation at.

9 1310 nm1383 nm1550 dB/kmFREEDM One Plenum Cable6 F FREEDM LST48 F FREEDM Loose Tube12 F FREEDM OneOutside Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide | LAN-1032-AEN | 12 Corning Optical CommunicationsLoose TubeFREEDM LST Loose Tube, Gel-Free Cable , PlenumFiber CountPart Number6006 ESP-T4101D2012012 ESP-T4101D20 FREEDM Loose Tube, Gel-Free Cable , PlenumFiber CountPart Number24024 EWP-T4101D2048048 EWP-T4101D2072072 EWP-T4101D20 Tight BufferedFREEDM One Tight-Buffered Cable , PlenumFiber CountPart Number2002E8P-31131-294004E8P-31131-2960 06E8P-31131-2912012E8P-31131-2924024E8P- 31131-29 FREEDM One Unitized, Tight-Buffered Cable , PlenumFiber CountPart Number48048E8P-61131-2972072E8P-T3131-29 96096E8P-Y3131-29144144E8P-Y3131-29 DuctTransmission OptionsCodeMaximum Attentuation at:1310 nm1383 nm1550 dB/kmFREEDM LST Cable Cross Section6 F FREEDM LST Cable Cross Section12 F FREEDM One Cable Cross Section48 F FREEDM Loose Tube Cable Cross SectionOutside Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide | LAN-1032-AEN | 13 Corning Optical CommunicationsIndoor/Outdoor Cables Riser-RatedLoose TubeFREEDM LST Loose Tube, Gel-Free, Interlocking Armor Cable , PlenumFiber CountPart Number6006 ESP-T4101DA312012 ESP-T4101DA3 FREEDM Loose Tube, Gel-Free, Interlocking Armor Cable , PlenumFiber CountPart Number24024 EWP-T4101DA348048 EWP-T4101DA372072 EWP-T4101DA3 Tight BufferedFREEDM One Tight-Buffered, Interlocking Armor Cable , PlenumFiber CountPart Number2002E8P-31131-A34004E8P-31131-A360 06E8P-31131-A312012E8P-31131-A324024E8P- 31131-A3 FREEDM One Unitized, Tight-Buffered, Interlocking Armor Cable .

10 PlenumFiber CountPart Number48048E8P-61131-A372072E8P-T3131-A3 96096E8P-Y3131-A3144144E8P-Y3131-A3 Direct BuriedTransmission OptionsCodeMaximum Attentuation at:1310 nm1383 nm1550 dB/kmFREEDM One Armored Cable 12 F FREEDM One Interlocking Armor48 F FREEDM Loose Tube Interlocking Armor12 F FREEDM LST Interlocking ArmorOutside Plant Fiber Optic Cable Product Ordering Guide | LAN-1032-AEN | 14 Corning Optical CommunicationsAerial Loose Tube Ribbon Tight BufferedDuct Loose Tube Ribbon Micro Drop Tight BufferedDirect Buried Loose Tube Ribbon Drop Tight BufferedThese cables are designed to meet both the rigorous environment of the outdoors but can also be routed indoors, where flame rating requirements also apply. This type of Cable eliminates the need for a transition splice to an indoor-rated Cable when routing an outdoor Cable into the cables are designed for use in riser and general-purpose environments for intrabuilding backbone and horizontal installations.