3mm Backbone Assemblies
Backbone Fanout Cables provide a durable, low-profile solution for longer fiber runs, offering higher pull strength and flexibility in plenum-rated designs from 8 to 24 fibers. Made in the USA and built to GR and IEC cleanliness standards, these assemblies deliver reliable performance for data centers, central offices, C-RAN, and other demanding installations. View the Backbone Fanout Summary here or request a quote to discuss your project needs.
Applications
- Long-length connections in Data Centers/Central Offices/C-RAN, iEN, MEC Hubs
- Transceiver Fanouts
- Versatile cable design suitable for a wide range of use
Features
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Tensile strength of 100lbf (12f) or 150lbf (24f), compared to 22lbf in traditional patch cord.
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Nearly 3 times the crush resistance of an interconnect cable for better performance in cable trays
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Available with OS2 singlemode (G657.A2) or OM4 Multimode fiber
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Assemblies meet or exceed the optical performance standards set forth in GR-326 and GR-1435
| FIBER COUNT | OD | TENSILE | BEND RADIUS | FIBERS/TRAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8f | 3.0 mm | 100 lbs | SM 0.9"/MM 1.2" | 12,928 |
| 12f | 3.0 mm | 100 lbs | SM 0.9"/MM 1.2" | 19,392 |
| 16f | 3.8 mm | 150 lbs | SM 1.2"/MM 1.5" | 16,640 |
| 24f | 3.0 mm | 150 lbs | SM 1.2"/MM 1.2" | 38,784 |
| 24f | 3.8 mm | 150 lbs | SM 1.2"/MM 1.5" | 24,960 |
| MM CONNECTORS | IL MAX (DB) | RL MAX (DB) |
|---|---|---|
| MTP® PRO (Elite) | 0.35 | -30 |
| SCUPC, LCUPC | 0.25 | -30 |
| SCAPC, LCAPC | 0.25 | -30 |
| CS® | 0.25 | -30 |
| SM CONNECTORS | IL MAX (DB) | RL MAX (DB) |
|---|---|---|
| MTP® PRO (Elite) | 0.35 | -60 |
| SCUPC, LCUPC | 0.25 | -55 |
| SCAPC, LCAPC | 0.25 | -65 |
| CS® | 0.25 | -55 |