Corning 144EUF-T4101D20 — 144-F 8.3 OS2 Loose Tube Indoor/Outdoor Riser PVC SMF28E FREEDM Gel-Free Fiber Optic Cable

144-F 8.3 OS2 Loose Tube Indoor/Outdoor Riser PVC SMF28E FREEDM Gel-Free Fiber Optic Cable is a high-performance, gel-free single-mode fiber solution designed for demanding indoor and outdoor riser-rated installations. Featuring Corning® SMF-28e® OS2 fibers, this cable ensures ultra-low attenuation (0.4 dB/km at 1310 & 1383 nm, 0.3 dB/km at 1550 nm) for long-distance, high-bandwidth applications. The loose tube, dielectric design is optimized for aerial, duct, and vertical riser environments, with a rugged PVC outer jacket offering excellent mechanical protection and flame resistance. Its 144-fiber count, organized in multiple buffer tubes with Telcordia color coding, supports large-scale network backbones and data center interconnects. Fully compliant with ITU-T G.652.D standards, this FREEDM® cable provides reliable, future-proof optical performance without messy gel, simplifying installation and maintenance.

General Specifications
Product Number: 144EUF-T4101D20
Cable Type: Loose Tube
Environment: Indoor/Outdoor
Product Type: Dielectric, Riser Rated
Fiber Category: Single-mode (OS2)
Flame Rating: PVC (Riser)
Application: Aerial, Duct, Vertical Riser, General Purpose
Cable Geometry: Round

Standards
RoHS: Free of hazardous substances according to RoHS 2011/65/EU
Approvals and Listings: NEC® OFNR (Riser), IEEE-1202 flame test, Sunlight Resistant, Suitable for Indoor/Outdoor use
Common Installations: Outdoor aerial and duct, indoor vertical riser applications
Design and Test Criteria: ANSI/ICEA S-104-696, UL 13, UL 444, UL 1277, UL 1685, CSA C22.2

Environmental Conditions
Temperature Range, Installation: -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F)
Temperature Range, Operation: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)
Temperature Range, Storage: -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F)

Cable Design
Central Element: Dielectric
Fiber Count: 144
Outer Jacket Color: Black
Outer Jacket Material: PVC (Riser Rated)
Buffer Tube Material: PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate)
Fibers per Tube: 12
Buffer Tube Color Code: Telcordia standard
Number of Buffer Tubes: 12
Water Blocking: Water-swellable materials
Fiber Type: Corning® SMF-28e® OS2
Design Feature: Gel-Free FREEDM® construction

Mechanical Specifications
Max. Tensile Strength, Long-Term: 890 N (200.08 lbf)
Max. Tensile Strength, Short-Term: 2700 N (606.98 lbf)

Optical Characteristics
Fiber Code: E
Performance Option Code: 01
Fiber Category: OS2
Fiber Type: Single-mode (OS2) / 250 µm
Maximum Attenuation: 0.4 dB/km @ 1310 & 1383 nm, 0.3 dB/km @ 1550 nm
Wavelengths: 1310 nm / 1383 nm / 1550 nm
Fiber Compliance: ITU-T G.652.D