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    Compare wire vs. cable and choose the right option based on gauge, number of conductors, insulation, and current rating.

    Fiber-Optic Cable

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiber-Optic Cable.
    Send data between data centers and workstations in fiber-optic networks. The plastic outer jacket on this cable is flame retardant for safe indoor use, and resists water and UV light for outdoor use. Because it works both indoors and outdoors, there’s no need for a transition splice when routing the cable into buildings. Each inner fiber also has a layer of plastic insulation to protect signals and add flexibility. This cable is non-conductive, so grounding or bonding is not required.
    Multimode OM3 Cable—Multimode cable is often used to transmit data over short distances, such as within buildings and local area networks (LANs). It has a large core diameter, so it’s easier to terminate and install than single-mode cable. However, it has lower bandwidth.
    OFNP Cable—ONFP cable is for use in horizontal shafts, such as in ducts and above drop ceilings.
    OFNR Cable—OFNR cable is for use in vertical shafts and large facilities with multiple levels.
    Fiber Count—Fiber count refers to the number of optical fibers inside a cable. The higher the count, the more data you can send. You can branch each fiber into its own individual cable if your network demands grow in the future.
    Inner
    Insulation
    Fiber
    Count
    Core Dia.,
    μm
    OD
    Outer Jacket
    Color
    Material
    Color
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    For Use
    Outdoors
    Flammability Rating
    25 ft.
    Long
    50 ft.
    Long
    100 ft.
    Long
    250 ft.
    Long
    500 ft.
    Long
    1,000 ft.
    Long
    Multimode OM3, OFNR
    6500.22"BlackPlasticBlue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White-40 to 155YesUL 2556 FT4
    5499N31
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    12500.26"BlackPlasticAqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow-40 to 155YesUL 2556 FT4
    5499N32
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    24500.31"BlackPlasticAqua, Aqua/Black, Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Green, Green/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Pink, Pink/Black, Purple, Purple/Black, Red, Red/Black, White, White/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black-40 to 155YesUL 2556 FT4
    5499N33
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    Multimode OM3, OFNP
    6500.21"BlackPlasticBlue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White-40 to 155YesNFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT65499N34
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    12500.25"BlackPlasticAqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow-40 to 155YesNFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT65499N35
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    24500.31"BlackPlasticAqua, Aqua/Black, Black, Black/White, Blue, Blue/Black, Brown, Brown/Black, Gray, Gray/Black, Green, Green/Black, Orange, Orange/Black, Pink, Pink/Black, Purple, Purple/Black, Red, Red/Black, White, White/Black, Yellow, Yellow/Black-40 to 155YesNFPA 262, CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 FT65499N36
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