Belden FDSD024A9Y is a 24 fiber OS2 fiber distribution cable with a tight buffered design for premise backbone runs in indoor/outdoor environments. It features AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor for added physical protection and a yellow PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket for easy identification. This cable is OFCP and NFPA 262 rated for plenum installations and includes sunlight resistance for mixed-environment pathways. Optical characteristics include 0.50 dB/km max. attenuation at both 1310 nm and 1550 nm.
Belden FDSD024A9Y Key Features
- Supports premise backbone installations with a fiber distribution cable design.
- Built for indoor/outdoor environments and includes sunlight resistance for mixed-environment pathways.
- Plenum fire rating with OFCP and NFPA 262 compliance.
- Armored construction using AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor for added physical protection.
- Yellow PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride jacket for easy identification.
Belden FDSD024A9Y Technical Specs
Construction & Materials
| Product category | Fiber distribution cable |
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| Suitable applications | Premise backbone |
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| All-dielectric | No |
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| Rodent protected | No |
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| Fiber type | OS2 |
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| Fiber count | 24 |
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| Fiber core diameter | 8.2/125 μm |
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| Fiber buffer diameter | 900 μm |
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| Fiber color coding | TIA-598-D |
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| Cable type | Tight buffered |
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| Armored | Yes |
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| Armor type and material | AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor |
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| Inner jacket strength member | Waterblocking Aramid Yarns |
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| Number of inner jacket ripcords | 1 |
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| Inner jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Inner jacket nominal diameter@InnerJacket1 (cnv) | 0.330 in (8.4 mm) |
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| Inner jacket color | Yellow |
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| Outer jacket material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
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| Outer jacket color | Yellow |
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| Outer jacket nominal diameter | 0.665 in (16.9 mm) |
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Optical Performance
| Max. attenuation | 0.50 dB/km (1310 nm), 0.50 dB/km (1550 nm) |
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| Mode field diameter | 9.2 μm (1310 nm), 10.4 μm (1550 nm) |
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| 1 Gigabit Ethernet performance | 5,000 m (1310 nm) |
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| 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance | 10,000 m (1310 nm), 50,000 m (1550 nm) |
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Mechanical & Handling
| Minimum bend radius during installation | 20x Cable OD |
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| Minimum bend radius during operation | 10x Cable OD |
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| Max. tensile strength during installation | 1320 N (300 lbf) |
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| Max. tensile strength during operation | 400 N (90 lbf) |
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| Crush resistance | 440 N/cm |
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| Bulk cable weight | 150 lbs/kft (223 kg/km) |
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Environmental Ratings
| Installation temperature range | 0°C to +60°C |
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| Operating temperature range | -40°C to +70°C |
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| Storage temperature range | -40°C to +70°C |
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Compliance & Certifications
| Flammability / reaction to fire | NFPA 262 |
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| NEC / UL compliance | OFCP |
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| CEC / C(UL) compliance | FT6 |
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| ICEA compliance | S-83-596 |
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| TIA/EIA compliance | 598-D |
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| Telcordia compliance | GR-409 |
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| European directive compliance | EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment) |
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Belden FDSD024A9Y Applications
- Use in premise backbone runs where a fiber distribution cable is required.
- Support indoor/outdoor pathways, including transitions between building interiors and exterior routing.
- Choose for plenum installations where NFPA 262 and OFCP compliance is needed.
- Install in routes exposed to sunlight to meet mixed-environment installation needs.
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