How to Order Fiber Cables

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There are a number of decisions to make when ordering fiber optic cables. Below we list the major choices that you have. The list is meant to be a helpful guide for ordering standard fiber cables, not a comprehensive reference. If you have any questions, please contact us at .

1) Choose the fiber optic glass size.

Multimode (62.5 microns - 50 microns - 100 microns) or Singlemode (8/125 microns)

2) Choose the number of fiber optic strands.

Simplex - Duplex - 4 strands - 6 strands - 8 strands - 12 strands - 24 strands - 36 strands - 48 strands - 72 strands

3) Choose the connector type for the first end.

ST - SC - SCD - MIC - FC - ESCON - D4 - LC - MTRJ

4) Choose the connector type for the second end.

 ST - SC - SCD - MIC - FC - ESCON - D4 - LC - MTRJ

5) Choose the cable jacket type required.

Riser  - Plenum - Outside Plant - Armored

6) Choose the cable style.

Breakout - Distribution - Zipcord - Loose Tube - Indoor/Outdoor

7) Choose Pulling Eye.

Specify whether you would like a Pulling Eye or not.  We highly recommend this option to protect the connectors and make installation easy.

8) Choose cable length.

Specify length in feet or meters.