Features for Pre -Terminated Fiber Optic Cable
                     Choosing Pre- Terminated Fiber Optic Cable 
Assemblies
Introduction
Pre-terminated cabling solutions are ideally suited for data center environments 
where the cable routes are well defined and where the time for deployment, 
ease of installation, network reliability and manageability are paramount. 
When selecting pre-terminated cable assemblies, be sure to use a reliable 
provider that can offer services such as guaranteed cabling performance, 
design assistance, certified contractor training, and the ability to support large 
quantities of assemblies in the required delivery window. 
Make sure the pre-terminated copper or optical fiber purchased through a 
manufacturer uses components that have been tested and verified by a third 
party to exceed TIA and IEEE standards. The manufacturer should also provide 
100% testing in a quality-controlled environment before the cabling is shipped 
out to the worksite.
How to Choose  Pre Terminated Fiber Cable Assemblies for 
your Need
Choosing a pre terminated fiber cable for your installation can sometimes be 
confusing given all of the choices. In this article, we will attempt to clear up 
some of the confusion. 
Basically there are two attributes that you will need to consider and those are 
“cable material and construction” and “fiber type”. First we will talk about cable 
material and construction. The types of material and construction include the 
following:
Cable Material and Construction
Indoor Plenum:   Use this for all indoor installations. The cable can be run 
directly in  all indoor applications. Installation in conduit or innerduct is not  
required but does offer additional security for the possibility of the  cable from 
being cut. Most installations do not use conduit of  innerduct. A cable rated for 
plenum installation will have low-smoke  characteristics as defined by the NFPA 
(National Fire Protection  Agency).
Outdoor:  Outdoor  cables are filled with a water blocking jell and are rated for 
all  outdoor applications except for "direct bury". This cable is suitable  for 
underground installation in conduit, overhead lashed to a guy wire,  or secured 
to a building or other permanent outdoor structure. The  drawback of the jell-
filled cable is that it is mandated at a maximum of 50 feet run indoors due to 
fire-code regulations. 
Interlock Armor Indoor Plenum: This  cable has all of the attributes of Indoor 
Plenum cable with the  additional benefit of the armor which protects it from 
accidental  cutting. 
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Indoor/Outdoor:  Indoor/Outdoor cables are approved for use in underground 
conduits,  even if the possibility of water infiltration exists. Indoor/Outdoor  
cables are not recommended for aerial installations. The advantage of  using 
Indoor/Outdoor over standard Outdoor cable is that it does not  have the 50 foot 
restriction for indoor installation that standard  outdoor cable has. This cable 
has an overall PVC sheath and is not rated  for plenum spaces.
Interlock Armor Indoor/Outdoor Plenum: This  cable has all of the 
attributes of Indoor Plenum and Indoor/Outdoor  cable with the additional 
benefit of the armor which makes it suitable  for direct bury.
Outdoor Aerial with Messenger:  This cable has a steel messenger for use 
spanning from building to  building or pole to pole etc. Due to the fact that it 
contains a  jell-filled cable, it is limited to a maximum of 50 feet running  
indoors.
Conclusion
Pre-terminated cables are the plug-and-play solution for links between switches, 
servers, and patch panels in the data center. As the computing environments 
and business needs of organizations differ widely, not every enterprise will find 
the benefits of pre-terminated systems outweigh the investment. 
Field-terminated copper and fiber cabling and connectivity systems are 
generally less costly to purchase in terms of the various components. Just to 
find a suitable solution system for your own network. Providing reliable quality, 
advanced testing system and favorable price, progress of FS.COM has never 
stopped. We offer a variety of pre-terminated optics including the breakout 
patch cable, pre-terminated trunk cable and adapter panels. 
Fiber optic cables like SC fiber patch cable and LC to LC patch cord are also 
needed. If you have any requirement of our products, please send your request 
to us.