Fiber Optic Infrastructure Comparison Guide | August 2026

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Fiber Optic Infrastructure COMPARISON GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents Air-Blown Fiber: Fiber Bundles

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Air-Blown Fiber: Tube Cables 4 Cable - Indoor 6 Cable - Outdoor 7 Connector 8 Cable Assemblies and Fanout Cables

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Cassette 12 Enclosure 14 Entrance Cabinet 18 Interconnect/Bulkhead

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Panel 21 Fusion Splicer

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ABF FIBER BUNDLES

Air-Blown Fiber: Fiber Bundles

OS2 SMF

OM1 MMF 62.5 μm

OM2 MMF 50 μm

OM3/OM4 MMF 50 μm

Fiber Bundle Jacket Material

PEF

PEF

PEF

PEF

Fiber Bundle Jacket Color

Yellow

Blue

White

Aqua

Fiber Count

6F, 12F, 24F, 48F

6F, 12F, 24F, 48F

6F, 12F, 24F, 48F

6F, 12F, 24F, 48F

Max Reel Length (600 mL)

6F - 39,000 ft

6F - 39,000 ft

6F - 39,000 ft

12F - 37,500 ft

12F - 37,500 ft

12F - 37,500 ft

12F - 37,500 ft

24F - 15,700 ft

24F - 16,700 ft

24F - 16,500 ft

24F - 16,500 ft

48F - 10,900 ft

48F - 11,000 ft

48F - 11,000 ft

48F - 11,000 ft

Core Diameter

8.3 µm

62.5 µm

50 µm

50 µm

Cladding Diameter

125 µm

125 µm

125 µm

125 µm

Buffer/Acrylate Diameter

250 µm

250 µm

250 µm

250 µm

≤ 0.40/0.30 dB/km at 1310/1550 nm

< 3.5/1.5 dB/km at 850/1300 nm

< 3.5/1.5 dB/km at 850/1300 nm

< 3.5/1.5 dB/km at 850/1300 nm

Min Fiber Bandwidth (Overfilled Launch)

N/A

> 220/600 MHz-km

850 nm/1300 nm 500/500 MHz*km

OM3: 850/1300 nm 1500/500 MHz*km OM4: 850/1300 nm 3500/500 MHz*km

Operation Temperature Range (ICEA 640)

–40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

–40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

–40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

–40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

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Maximum Attenuation

2

6F - 40,000 ft

ABF FIBER BUNDLES

OM5 MMF 50μm

OS2 SMF FREEFORM RIBBON™

OM3/OM4 MMF 50μm FREEFORM RIBBON™

Fiber Bundle Jacket Material

PEF

PVDF

PVDF

Fiber Bundle Jacket Color

Lime

Yellow

Aqua

6F, 12F, 24F, 48F

48F, 72F

72F

9,800 ft

9,000 ft

Fiber Count

6F- 39,000 ft Max Reel Length (600 mL)

12F - 37,500 ft 24F - 16,500 ft 48F - 11,000 ft

Core Diameter

50 µm

8.3 µm

50 µm

Cladding Diameter

125 µm

125 µm

125 µm

Buffer/Acrylate Diameter

250 µm

250 µm

250 µm

< 3.5/1.5 dB/km at 850/1300 nm

0.4/0.3 dB/km at 1310/1550 nm

< 3.5/1.5 dB/km at 850/1300 nm

Maximum Attenuation

Min Fiber Bandwidth (Overfilled Launch)

850 nm: > 3500 MHz*KM 953 nm: > 1850 MHz*KM

N/A

1300 nm: > 500 MHz*KM

850 nm: 1500/3500 MHz*km 1300 nm: 500/500 MHz*km

Operation Temperature Range (ICEA 640)

–40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

–40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

–40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

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ABF TUBE CABLES

Air-Blown Fiber: Tube Cables

OUTDOOR NORMAL ENVIRONMENT TUBE CABLE

OUTDOOR ENHANCED TUBE CABLE

Part Number

TCxxTOX/TOD

TCxxMSOS

Tube Count

2, 4, 7, 12, 19, 24

2, 4, 7, 12, 19

2, 4, 7, 19

2, 7, 19

12, 24

4, 12

Environment

OSP - Outside Plant

OSP - Outside Plant (w/Enhanced Thermal Stability)

Rating/Listing

TIA Standards

TIA Standards

Operation Temperature Range

–40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)

–40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)

Minimum Bend Radius (During/After Installation)

20/10 x Cable O.D.

20/10 x Cable O.D.

Standard Reel Length

3,000 ft, Except 24 Tube Count (2,000 ft)

3,000 ft

Metallic Elements (Armored Only)

Interlocked Galvanized Steel w/ Jacket Conductive (Jacketed)

Interlocked Galvanized Steel w/ Jacket Conductive (Jacketed)

Inner Tube ID/OD

6 mm / 8 mm

6 mm / 8 mm

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(Duct and Direct Buried)

Stocked Tube Counts Special Order Tube Counts

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(Aerial and Duct)

ABF TUBE CABLES

INDOOR RISER RATED TUBE CABLES

INDOOR PLENUM RATED TUBE CABLES

INDOOR/OUTDOOR LSZH SPECIAL APPLICATIONS TUBE CABLES

Part Number

TCxxTRC

TCxxTP2

TCxxMTIO

Tube Count

2, 4, 7, 12, 19, 24

2, 4, 7, 12, 19

2, 4, 7, 12, 19

Stocked Tube Counts

2, 7, 19

2, 4, 7, 19

N/A

Special Order TC Counts

4, 12, 24

4, 12

2, 4, 7, 12, 19

Environment

ISP - Inside Plant/ Indoor

ISP - Inside Plant/Indoor

ISP/OSP Indoor/Outdoor w/LSZH Thermoplastic Outer Jacket

Rating/Listing

OFNR UL 1666 cUL FT4 CSA FT4

NFPA 262 cUL FT6 CSA FT6

OFNR NFPA 130 IEEE 1202 ANSI/UL: 1651, 1666, 1685 cUL FT4 CSA FT4

Operation Temperature Range

–4°F to +158°F (-20°C to +70°C)

+32°F to +158°F (0°C to 70°C)

40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C)

Minimum Bend Radius (During/After Installation)

20/10 x Cable O.D.

20/10 x Cable O.D.

20/10 x Cable O.D.

Standard Reel Length

3,000 ft, Except 24 Tube Count (2,000 ft)

1,000 ft

3,000 ft

Metallic Elements (Armored Only)

Interlocked Galvanized Steel Conductive (Non-Jacketed)

Interlocked Galvanized Steel Conductive (Non-Jacketed)

Interlocked Galvanized Steel Conductive (LSZH Jacket)

6 mm/8 mm

5.5 mm/8 mm

6 mm/8 mm

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I.D./O.D.

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CABLES • INDOOR

Cable - Indoor

CENTRAL TUBE

CORDAGE

ISP, ISP/OSP

ISP

Max Fiber Count

3,456F*

48F*

Cable Structure

Central Tube

Interconnect

Jacket Type

Riser, LSZH, Plenum

Plenum

Armor Type

No Armor, Interlocking Armor

Flexible, Ruggedized

Ribbon Type

Freeform Ribbon™, Standard Ribbon

Freeform Ribbon™

Fiber Size

250 μm, 200 μm - Freeform Ribbon™ only

250 μm

Fiber Type

SM, MM - Up to 432F

SM

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Application

*Available fiber counts on product cut sheet

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CABLES • OUTDOOR

Cable - Outdoor

SLOTTED CORE

CENTRAL TUBE

MICRODUCT

MONOTUBE

Application

OSP

OSP, OSP/ISP

OSP

OSP, OSP/ISP

Max Fiber Count

6,912F*

3,456F

864F

3,456F

Cable Structure

Slotted Core

Central Tube

Microduct

Monotube

Jacket Type

All-Dielectric, Conventional

All-Dielectric, Conventional, Riser, Plenum, LSZH

All-Dielectric

All-Dielectric, Conventional, Riser, LSZH

Armor Type

No Armor, Steel Tape Armor

No Armor, Interlocking Armor, Steel Tape Armor

No Armor

No Armor

Ribbon Type

Freeform Ribbon™

Freeform Ribbon™, Standard Ribbon

Freeform Ribbon™

Freeform Ribbon™

Fiber Size

250 μm, 200 μm

250 μm, 200 μm - Freeform Ribbon™ Only

250 μm, 200 μm

250 μm, 200 μm

Fiber Type

SM

SM

SM

SM

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*Available fiber counts on product cut sheet

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CONNECTORS

Connector

SINGLE-FIBER CONNECTORS Lynx-CustomFit™ LC

Part Number Fiber Capacity per Connector

Lynx-CustomFit™ SC

Lynx-CustomFit™ ST

Lynx-CustomFit™ FC

See Part Number Configurator Single Fiber

Single Fiber

Single Fiber

Single Fiber

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable

N/A

N/A

N/A

DC/Central Office Suitable

N/A

N/A

N/A

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250 μm Compatible 200 μm Compatible Multi-Mode Single-Mode APC UPC Pinned (Male/Female) Splice-On Simplex Duplex - Clip Duplex - Zipcord ABF Suitable

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CONNECTORS

MULTI-FIBER CONNECTORS Lynx-CustomFit™ - MPO

Part Number Fiber Capacity per Connector

MMC Connector

Expanded Beam Optical Interconnect (EBO)

See Part Number Configurator 8, 12

12, 16, 24, 32

12, 16

250 μm Compatible 200 μm Compatible

N/A

Multi-Mode Single-Mode APC

N/A

UPC

N/A

Pinned (Male/Female) Splice-On Simplex

N/A

N/A

N/A

Duplex - Clip

N/A

N/A

N/A

Duplex - Zipcord

N/A

N/A

N/A

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Under Construction

ABF Suitable Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable DC/Central Office Suitable Learn More About Product(s)

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CABLE ASSEMBLIES

Cable Assemblies and Fanout Cables

CABLE ASSEMBLIES Single-Fiber Cable Part Number

Multi-Fiber Cable with Single-Fiber Connectors See Cable Assembly Configurator

Fiber Type

SM & MM

SM & MM

Fiber Count

1F

2F - 864F Standard

Cable Design

Loose Buffer (250 μm) Tight Buffer (900 μm)

Pliable Ribbon (200 μm, 250 μm) Flat Ribbon (200 μm, 250 μm) Loose Buffer (200 μm, 250 μm) Tight Buffer (900 μm)

Connector End A

LC (UPC/APC) SC (UPC/APC) FC (UPC/APC) ST (UPC) Bare End

LC (UPC/APC) LC Uniboot SC (UPC/APC) FC (UPC/APC) ST (UPC) Bare End

Connector End B

LC (UPC/APC) SC (UPC/APC) FC (UPC/APC) ST (UPC) Bare End

LC (UPC/APC) LC Uniboot SC (UPC/APC) FC (UPC/APC) ST (UPC) Bare End

Jacket Type

OSP, Riser (I, O, I/O), LSZH, Riser LSZH, I/O LSZH, Plenum, B1ca, B2ca, Cca, Dca

OSP, Riser (I, O, I/O), LSZH, Riser LSZH, I/O LSZH, Plenum, I/O Plenum, B1ca, B2ca, Cca, Dca

Armor Type

No Armor, Interlocking Armor, Micro Armor

No Armor, Interlocking Armor, Micro Armor

Max Assembly Length

Length to Order

Length to Order

Breakout Length

N/A

No Stagger, Stagger, Multiple Length Options

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ABF Suitable Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable DC/Central Office Suitable Mass Transit Suitable

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CABLE ASSEMBLIES

CABLE ASSEMBLIES

FANOUT CABLE

Multi-Fiber Cable with Multi-Fiber Connectors

12-Fiber Ribbon Pigtail Fanout Kits

Part Number

See Cable Assembly Configurator

See Ordering Information

Fiber Type

SM & MM

SM & MM

Fiber Count

2F - 864F Standard

12F Ribbon

Cable Design

Pliable Ribbon (200 μm, 250 μm) Flat Ribbon (200 μm, 250 μm) Loose Buffer (200 μm, 250 μm) Tight Buffer (900 μm)

Furcation (900 μm)

Connector End A

MPO/MTP/MMC (Male/Female) LC Duplex/MDC (UPC/APC) EBO

LC (UPC/APC) SC (UPC/APC) ST (UPC)

Connector End B

MPO/MTP/MMC (Male/Female) LC Duplex/MDC (UPC/APC) EBO

N/A: Bare End

Jacket Type

OSP, Riser (I, O, I/O), LSZH, Riser LSZH, I/O LSZH, Plenum, I/O Plenum, B1ca, B2ca, Cca, Dca

N/A

Armor Type

No Armor Interlocking Armor Micro Armor

N/A

Max Assembly Length

Length to Order

3 Meters (unless specified otherwise)

Breakout Length

No Stagger, Stagger, Multiple Length Options

0.7 Meter - No Stagger

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ABF Suitable Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable DC/Central Office Suitable Mass Transit Suitable

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CASSETTES

Cassette

MPO CASSETTES PrecisionFlex® LGX MPO Cassette

PrecisionFlex® High-Density MPO-LC Cassette

Part Number

FT 11 - MP 22 3 C 444 - L 5 6 7 - 8 See Ordering Information

PFCST-xx-1X12MPOM-LC-S

Fiber Type

SM & MM

SM & MM

8F, 12F, 24F

12F

Max LC Count per RU

72 LC

144 LC

Entry

MPO

MPO

Faceplate: Ports

8, 12, 24

12

Faceplate: Connector Type

LC, SC, FC, ST

LC

Pre-Terminated Fiber Count

ABF Suitable

Limited Applications

Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable DC/Central Office Suitable

Mass Transit Suitable

Corning CCH Compatible Learn More About Product(s)

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Limited Applications

Limited Applications

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CASSETTES

SPLICE CASSETTE PrecisionFlex® FOX Splice Cassette Part Number

FT 11 - F 22 33 444 555 6666 See Ordering Information

Fiber Type

SM & MM

Fiber Size

12ct Ribbon: 900 μm Coated Fiber

Fiber Count

6F, 12F, 24F

Max LC Count per RU

72 LC

Entry

Splice

Faceplate: Ports

6, 12, 24

Faceplate: Connector Type

LC, SC, ST

ABF Suitable Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable DC/Central Office Suitable Mass Transit Suitable

Corning CCH Compatible

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ENCLOSURES

Enclosure

RACK-MOUNT ENCLOSURE

WALL-MOUNT ENCLOSURE

3RU

12T

Part Number

FSPRM-03

FSPWM-12T-LCE, FSPWM-12T

Fiber Capacity

1,728F

2,304F

Cable Entry Ports

8

8: FSPWM-12T-LCE, 16: FSPWM-12T

Termination Style

Splice Tray

Splice Tray

Tray Capacity

4 x 432F

12 x 192F

LGX Cassette/Panel Capacity

N/A

N/A

Max Port

N/A

N/A

Port Type

N/A

N/A

Mount

Rack

Wall

ABF Suitable

Limited Applications

Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable DC/Central Office Suitable Learn More About Product(s)

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ENCLOSURES

WALL-MOUNT ENCLOSURE 8L

4L-2D

Part Number

FTWM-08L

FTWM-04L-2D

Fiber Capacity

192F

144F Splice Tray 96F Cassette & Interconnect

4

4

Splice Tray

Splice Tray

PrecisionFlex® FOX Splice Cassettes

PrecisionFlex® FOX Splice Cassettes

PrecisionFlex® LGX MPO Cassettes Interconnect Panels/Bulkheads

PrecisionFlex® LGX MPO Cassettes Interconnect Panels/Bulkheads

Tray Capacity

5

4 x 24F

LGX Cassette/Panel Capacity

8

4

Max Port

192

96

Port Type

LC, SC, ST, FC LGX Interconnect Panels

LC, SC, ST, FC LGX Interconnect Panels

Wall

Wall

Cable Entry Ports

Termination Style

Mount ABF Suitable Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable

Limited Applications

DC/Central Office Suitable

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ENCLOSURES

WALL-MOUNT ENCLOSURE 4L

2L-2D

1L

Part Number

FTWM-04L

FTWM-02L-2D

FTWM-01L

Fiber Capacity

144F Splice Tray 96F Cassette & Interconnect

144F Splice Tray 48F Cassette & Interconnect

48F

4

4

3

Cable Entry Ports

Splice Tray PrecisionFlex® FOX Splice Cassettes

Splice Tray

Splice Chip PrecisionFlex® FOX Splice Cassettes

PrecisionFlex® LGX MPO Cassettes Interconnect Panels/ Bulkheads

PrecisionFlex® FOX Splice Cassettes PrecisionFlex® LGX MPO Cassettes Interconnect Panels/ Bulkheads

PrecisionFlex® LGX MPO Cassettes Interconnect Panels/ Bulkheads

Tray Capacity

4 x 24F

N/A

N/A

LGX Cassette/ Panel Capacity

4

2

1

Max Port

96

48

24

Port Type

LC, SC, ST, FC LGX Interconnect Panels

LC

LC, SC, ST, FC LGX Interconnect Panels

Wall

Wall

Wall

Limited Applications

Limited Applications

Limited Applications

Termination Style

Mount ABF Suitable Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable DC/Central Office Suitable

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Limited Applications

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ENCLOSURES

TRANSIT ENCLOSURE NEMA 4X/IP66 Splice Transit Enclosure

Pre-Terminated LC/APC Patching Transit Enclosure

Part Number

FTC-IP66-AL-1728

FT-IP66-9144-RLA

Fiber Capacity

1,728F

144F

Cable Entry Ports

Per User Requirement

Per User Requirement

Termination Style

Splice Tray

Pre-Terminated

Tray Capacity

12 x 144F

1

LGX Cassette/ Panel Capacity

N/A

12

Max Port

N/A

144

Port Type

N/A

LC

Wall, Ceiling

Wall, Ceiling

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Mount ABF Suitable Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable DC/Central Office Suitable Mass Transit NEMA 4x/IP66 Suitable

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ENTRANCE CABINETS

Entrance Cabinet

ULTRA HYPERSCALE EXCHANGE

MODULAR HYPERSCALE EXCHANGE

(U-HSX)

(M-HSX)

Part Number

FTHFC-41K-SK1 (Cabinet & Starter Kit)

HDMEC-MX-STV001 (Cabinet & Starter Kit)

HDFOC-X-FRM-STC (Cabinet)

Fiber Capacity

41,472

20,736

20,736

56 x 72 x 20 in (1,422 x 1,829 x 508 mm)

87 x 33 x 17 in (2,226 x 839 x 432 mm)

84.3 x 24 x 12 in (2,140 x 610 x 306 mm)

2 = Top; 2 = Bottom 6 = Left; 6 = Right

2 = Top; 2 = Bottom

2 = Top

48 x 864F

48 x 432F, 72 x 288F

72 x 192F, 72 x 288F

Max Port

N/A

2,592

N/A

Port Type

N/A

LC

N/A

Floor/Wall

Floor

Floor

Limited Applications

Limited Applications

Limited Applications

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Dimensions (W x H x D) Cable Entry Areas Tray Capacity

Mount

HYPERSCALE EXCHANGE (HSX)

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ENTRANCE CABINETS

VERTICAL HYPERSCALE EXCHANGE

VERTICAL HYPERSCALE EXCHANGE

(V-HSX)

(3K-V-HSX)

Part Number

FTHFC-10K-V-SK1 (Cabinet & Starter Kit)

FTHFC-3K-V-SK1 (Cabinet & Starter Kit)

Fiber Capacity

10,368

3,456

Dimensions (W x H x D)

32 x 42.1 x 14.8 in (813 x 1,070 x 377 mm)

32 x 21.5 x 15 in (813 x 546 x 381 mm)

Cable Entry Areas

2 = Top; 2 = Bottom; 2 = Left; 2 = Right

2 = Top; 2 = Bottom; 1 = Left; 1 = Right

24 x 432F

8 x 432F

Max Port

N/A

N/A

Port Type

N/A

N/A

Mount

Wall

Wall

Limited Applications

Limited Applications

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Tray Capacity

ABF Suitable Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable DC/Central Office Suitable Mass Transit Suitable

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INTERCONNECTS

Interconnect/Bulkhead

LGX INTERCONNECT PANEL

LGX INTERCONNECT PANEL (SPECIALTY)

HD LC QUAD INTERCONNECT PANEL

Part Number

Configurator Needed

Configurator Needed

FTLCx-SM24-SEL

Fiber Type

SM & MM (wide range of colors)

SM & MM

SM

Faceplate: Ports

Standard: 12, 24 (LC only) Custom: 4, 6, 16

MPO: 3, 6, 12 MTRJ: 12

24

Faceplate: Connector Type

LC, SC, FC, ST

MPO, MTRJ

LC

Limited Applications

Limited Applications

Limited Applications

Limited Applications

Requires Adapter Panel

Requires Adapter Panel

N/A

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ABF Suitable Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable DC/Central Office Suitable Mass Transit Suitable

Corning CCH Compatible

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PANELS

Panel

Part Number Sizes Panel Module Capacity Port Capacity (LC) Panel Style

Termination Style

FLEX PATCH PANEL

PRECISIONFLEX® PATCH PANEL

FT0xRUxxxx

FT0xLxxxx

1RU, 2RU, 3RU, 4RU

1RU, 2RU, 3RU, 4RU

3, 6, 9, 12

3, 6, 9, 12

72, 144, 216, 288

72, 144, 216, 288

Slide

Fixed/Slide

Splice Tray

Splice Tray

PrecisionFlex® FOX Splice Cassettes

PrecisionFlex® FOX Splice Cassettes

PrecisionFlex® LGX MPO Cassettes Interconnect Panels/Bulkheads

PrecisionFlex® LGX MPO Cassettes Interconnect Panels/Bulkheads

HD Capable

Select Pre-Terminated or -Stubbed

Pre-Terminated ABF Suitable

Recommended

Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable DC/Central Office Suitable Compact Design Front Cable Management 19-Inch Rack 23-Inch Rack

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PANELS

LGX COMPACT PATCH PANEL

FLUSH-MOUNT PANEL

FT01L03-LSA

FT02FMFP-6LGX-xxxxx

Sizes

1RU

2RU

Panel Module Capacity

3

6

Port Capacity (LC)

72

144

Fixed

Fixed

PrecisionFlex® FOX Splice Cassettes

PrecisionFlex® FOX Splice Cassettes

PrecisionFlex® LGX MPO Cassettes Interconnect Panels/Bulkheads

PrecisionFlex® LGX MPO Cassettes Interconnect Panels/Bulkheads

Requires Adapter Brackets

Requires Adapter Brackets

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Part Number

Panel Style

Termination Style

HD Capable Pre-Terminated ABF Suitable Hyperscale/AI DC Suitable DC/Central Office Suitable Compact Design Front Cable Management 19-Inch Rack 23-Inch Rack Learn More About Product(s)

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PANELS

HIGH-DENSITY PANELS

PRECISIONFLEX® HIGH-DENSITY PANEL

FT02SEL12-x

PFCST-1U-x-xxx-BK

Sizes

2RU

1RU

Panel Module Capacity

12

12

Port Capacity (LC)

288

144

Panel Style

Fixed

Slide

LC Quad Interconnect Panels/Bulkheads

MPO-LC Cassettes

Requires Adapter Brackets

Requires Adapter Brackets

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Part Number

Termination Style HD Capable Pre-Terminated ABF Suitable Hyperscale/ AI DC Suitable DC/Central Office Suitable Compact Design Front Cable Management 19-Inch Rack 23-Inch Rack

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FUSION SPLICERS

Fusion Splicer

Q102-CA+

Q502S

Single

Single

High-End Backbone Network

FTTx Network

Alignment Method

HD Core

Active Clad

Splice Loss (Typical)

0.01 dB on SM Fiber

0.03 dB on SM Fiber

Splice Time (Typical)

5 Seconds

6 Seconds

2

1

Heating Time (Typical)

8 Seconds

12 Seconds

Splice and Heat Cycles (Typical)

320

250

2.2 kg

1.2 kg

5-in Color Touch Screen

4.3-in Color Touch Screen

Data Storage

Splicer & SD Card

Splicer & SD Card

Electrode Life Arc Discharges

6000

6000

Standard Warranty

3 Years

3 Years

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Technology Feature

Applicable Fiber Count Application

Fiber Identification Heaters

Chargeable While Working Weight with Battery Monitor

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FUSION SPLICERS

QUANTUM-ULTRA RIBBON Technology Feature

Applicable Fiber Count Application

1c to 16c Ribbon Cable Network in Backbone, FTTx and Data Center

Alignment Method

Fixed V-Groove

Splice Loss (Typical)

0.05 dB on SM Fiber

Splice Time (Typical)

11 Seconds

Fiber Identification Heaters Heating Time (Typical) Splice and Heat Cycles (Typical)

2 28 Seconds 180

Chargeable While Working Weight with Battery Monitor Data Storage

2.1 kg 5-in Color Touch Screen Splicer & SD Card

Electrode Life - Arc Discharges

1500

Standard Warranty

3 Years

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E-Commerce Store Browse and place orders online for SEL fusion splicers and accessories, ready to be delivered within a timeframe that suits your requirements. From warehouse to splice trailer, we offer shipping across the entire U.S. Equipment Rentals Experience the reliability of SEL’s full line of fusion splicers, fiber cleavers, and splicing accessories without buying new equipment. SEL offers rentals for two weeks, four weeks, or longer.

Certified Installers/Warranties Enhance the efficiency of your next FutureFLEX® Air-Blown Fiber® Solutions installation by engaging one of our Licensed FutureFLEX Installer (LFI) certified installers. These SEL-trained and vetted LFIs assure network quality and performance, enabling you to qualify for extended warranties on relevant SEL products.

Resources Resource Center Access up-to-date technical information, specifications, how-to videos, tutorials, and the latest news about how SEL’s Next Generation Thinking™ is addressing the industry’s challenges.

Training SEL offers a range of training courses taught by industry experts, available either in person or online.

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Connect With Us Customer Service We’re here to assist you. Whether you have questions, need a quote, or seek a solution to a particular challenge, SEL’s customer service team is ready to help. Our aim is to provide the best service in the industry.

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Fusion Splicing On-Time Technical Center For your fusion splicing needs and equipment inquiries, we provide industry-leading On-Time Technical Center service facilities. We deliver the fastest typical two-day turnaround times and 24/7 technical assistance – a quality standard that reflects our technicians’ dedication to supporting you in getting the job done. Ask about the additional benefits and cost savings available with SumiCare™.

Tel: 888-775-4237.

Optical Cable Engineering Services Our engineering services are delivered by one of the most seasoned teams of engineers and technicians in the industry. SEL’s engineering professionals possess extensive education and field experience, offering services that meet our customers’ present needs while proactively addressing tomorrow’s network challenges. Our services encompass design and training services, technical assistance, and troubleshooting.

Tel: 855-412-9238 Tools Cable Assembly Configurator Trouble configuring cable assemblies? Come see how easy it can be to customize your next assembly. SEL has long had one of the industry’s widest selections of cable assemblies: patch cords, jumpers, trunks, and interconnects as well as the often-elusive exact-length cable assemblies.

SumiMap Attain network clarity with SumiMap. This innovative platform is a comprehensive network infrastructure management tool that merges CAD software with a database, offering visual documentation of assets and connections. SumiMap supports CAD.7, AutoCAD, and CAD systems, along with Oracle and MSSQL databases.

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