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    About Wire and Cable
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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.
    Single-Mode OS2 Cable—Single-mode cable is often used to send data between buildings. It has a small core diameter, which reduces signal loss. It transmits data over longer distances and has a higher bandwidth than multimode cable.
    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
    Single Mode OS2, OFNR
    68.30.22"BlackPlasticBlue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White-40 to 155YesUL 2556 FT4
    		5499N24—000000000000000000000000000000000
    128.30.26"BlackPlasticAqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow-40 to 155YesUL 2556 FT4
    		5499N25—0000000000000000000000000000000
    248.30.31"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
    		5499N26—0000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Multimode OM3, OFNR
    6500.22"BlackPlasticBlue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, White-40 to 155YesUL 2556 FT4
    		5499N310000000000000000000000000000000000000
    12500.26"BlackPlasticAqua, Black, Blue, Brown, Gray, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow-40 to 155YesUL 2556 FT4
    		5499N32000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    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
    		5499N33000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Fiber-Optic Cords

    Connect computers, servers, and switches in a fiber-optic network.
    LC Plug × LC Plug
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiber-Optic Cords. LC Connection.
    Cords with LC connections have push-pull connectors that lock in place with a latch. Their connectors are about half the size of SC and ST connectors, so they’re best for devices in tight spaces as well as crowded racks and panels.
    Single-Mode OS2 Cable—Single-mode cords are good for long distances and often used between buildings.
    Multimode OM1 Cable and Multimode OM4 Cable—Multimode cords are often used for shorter runs within buildings. OM1 cords support 10 Gigabit Ethernet at lengths up to 33 meters. They are used for Local Area Networks (LAN).
    OFNR Cable—OFNR (optical fiber nonconductive riser) cords prevent the spread of fire from floor to floor within buildings. Use them in vertical spaces, such as shafts, between floors. They cannot be installed in plenum areas. These cords are corrosion resistant. They release heavy black smoke, hydrochloric acid, and other toxic gases when they burn.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Core Dia.,
    μm
    Color
    Each
    Single-Mode OS2 Cable, OFNR Cable
    39Yellow2087T11000000
    69Yellow2087T1200000
    109Yellow2087T1300000
    339Yellow2087T1600000
     
    Multimode OM1 Cable, OFNR Cable
    362.5Orange2087T9100000
    662.5Orange2087T9200000
    1062.5Orange2087T9300000
    3362.5Orange2087T9600000
     
    Multimode OM4 Cable, OFNR Cable
    350Teal2087T1700000
    650Teal2087T2700000
    1050Teal2087T3700000
    3350Teal2087T6700000
     
    SC Plug × SC Plug
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiber-Optic Cords. SC Connection.
    Cords with SC connections have push-pull connectors that lock in place with a tab.
    Single-Mode OS2 Cable—Single-mode cords are good for long distances and often used between buildings.
    Multimode OM1 Cable and Multimode OM4 Cable—Multimode cords are often used for shorter runs within buildings. OM1 cords support 10 Gigabit Ethernet at lengths up to 33 meters. They are used for Local Area Networks (LAN).
    OFNR Cable—OFNR (optical fiber nonconductive riser) cords prevent the spread of fire from floor to floor within buildings. Use them in vertical spaces, such as shafts, between floors. They cannot be installed in plenum areas. These cords are corrosion resistant. They release heavy black smoke, hydrochloric acid, and other toxic gases when they burn.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Core Dia.,
    μm
    Color
    Each
    Single-Mode OS2 Cable, OFNR Cable
    39Yellow2087T51000000
    69Yellow2087T5200000
    109Yellow2087T5300000
    339Yellow2087T5600000
     
    Multimode OM1 Cable, OFNR Cable
    362.5Orange2087T7100000
    662.5Orange2087T7200000
    1062.5Orange2087T7300000
    3362.5Orange2087T7600000
     
    Multimode OM4 Cable, OFNR Cable
    350Teal2087T1800000
    650Teal2087T2800000
    1050Teal2087T3800000
     
    ST Plug × ST Plug
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Fiber-Optic Cords. ST Connection.
    Cords with ST connections have twist-lock spring-loaded connectors that secure in place with a bayonet lock.
    Single-Mode OS2 Cable—Single-mode cords are good for long distances and often used between buildings.
    Multimode OM1 Cable and Multimode OM4 Cable—Multimode cords are often used for shorter runs within buildings. OM1 cords support 10 Gigabit Ethernet at lengths up to 33 meters. They are used for Local Area Networks (LAN).
    OFNR Cable—OFNR (optical fiber nonconductive riser) cords prevent the spread of fire from floor to floor within buildings. Use them in vertical spaces, such as shafts, between floors. They cannot be installed in plenum areas. These cords are corrosion resistant. They release heavy black smoke, hydrochloric acid, and other toxic gases when they burn.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Core Dia.,
    μm
    Color
    Each
    Single-Mode OS2 Cable, OFNR Cable
    39Yellow2087T61000000
    69Yellow2087T6200000
    109Yellow2087T6300000
    339Yellow2087T6600000
     
    Multimode OM1 Cable, OFNR Cable
    362.5Orange2087T8100000
    662.5Orange2087T8200000
    1062.5Orange2087T8300000
    3362.5Orange2087T8600000
     
    Multimode OM4 Cable, OFNR Cable
    350Teal2087T1900000
    650Teal2087T2900000
    3350Teal2087T6900000
     
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