Corning 024ZC8-14101-20 – Indoor Fiber Cable, OS2, Ribbon, Single-Mode, 24 Fiber

Corning 024ZC8-14101-20 – Indoor Fiber Cable, OS2, Ribbon, Single-Mode, 24 Fiber

This cable is designed for high-performance indoor applications requiring reliable single-mode connectivity. Built with OS2 bend-insensitive fiber, this ribbon cable ensures low attenuation of 0.4 dB/km and supports long-distance transmission at wavelengths of 1310 nm, 1383 nm, and 1550 nm. Its ribbon design allows for mass fusion splicing, improving efficiency during installation and maintenance. With a flame-retardant yellow jacket, it meets stringent plenum and riser requirements for safe deployment in commercial and enterprise environments. Lightweight, durable, and compliant with ITU-T G.652.D and G.657.A1 standards, this 24-fiber indoor cable is an ideal choice for high-speed data networks, backbone systems, and structured cabling projects.

General Specifications

• Cable Type: Ribbon

• Environment: Indoor

• Product Type: Distribution

• Fiber Category: OS2, Single-mode (SMF-28® Ultra)

• Application: General purpose, Horizontal, Plenum, Riser

• Cable Geometry: Round

Standards

• RoHS: Free of hazardous substances according to RoHS 2011/65/EU

• Design and Test Criteria: ANSI/ICEA S-83-596

Environmental Conditions

• Temperature Range, Installation: 0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F)

• Temperature Range, Operation: 0 °C to 70 °C (32 °F to 158 °F)

• Temperature Range, Storage: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)

Cable Design

• Fiber Count: 24

• Outer Jacket Color: Yellow

• Outer Jacket Material: Flame-retardant

• Tensile Strength Elements: Dielectric strength members

• Ribbon Structure: 12 fibers per ribbon

• Color Code Standards: Telcordia

Mechanical Specifications

• Max. Tensile Strength, Short-Term: 660 N (148.37 lbf)

• Min. Bend Radius Installation: ~115 mm (varies by design)

• Min. Bend Radius Operation: ~77 mm (varies by design)

• Nominal Outer Diameter: ~7.7 mm (varies by design)

Optical Characteristics

• Fiber Code: Z

• Fiber Category: OS2

• Fiber Type: Single-mode (OS2) / 250 µm

• Fiber Name: Bend-Improved Single-mode (OS2)

• Maximum Attenuation: 0.4 dB/km @ 1310 nm / 1383 nm, 0.3 dB/km @ 1550 nm

• Wavelengths: 1310 nm, 1383 nm, 1550 nm

• Fiber Compliance: ITU-T G.652.D and ITU-T G.657.A1

Dimensions

• Cable Weight: ~50 kg/km (varies by design)