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Key Features
- Product Category: Fiber Mini Distribution Cable
- Suitable Applications: Data Center, RAN, Horizontal Backbone, Premise Backbone, Patching, Trunking
Belden FDSM048A2 is an orderable item number in the Belden FDSM048A2 family (Cable › Fiber Optic Cable › Mini Distribution Fiber Cable). FX Indoor/Outdoor, Mini-Distribution, OS2, 48 Fibers, OFCP Aluminum Interlocked armor, Sub-Units 3.0mm (12F), Black Jacket This item: Color Black, Putup Type Reel. Ships from and sold by A5 IT. Quoted to order.
History
| Update And Revision | Revision Number: 0.11 Revision Date: 05-05-2026 |
This Item
| Color | Black |
| Putup Type | Reel |
| Item Number | FDSM048A2 |
Product Overview
| Product Category | Fiber Mini Distribution Cable |
| Suitable Applications | Data Center, RAN, Horizontal Backbone, Premise Backbone, Patching, Trunking |
Temperature Range
| Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to +70°C |
| Operating Temperature Range | -20°C to +70°C |
| Installation Temperature Range | 0°C to +60°C |
Cable Construction
| Subunit Color | Yellow |
| Subunit Diameter | 0.118 in (3.0 mm) |
| Core Wrap Material | Water Block Tape |
| Fibers Per Subunit | 12 |
| Number Of Active Subunits | 4 |
| Central Strength Member Type | GRP |
| Fiber SubUnit Strength Members | Aramid Yarns |
Armor Specifications
| Armor Type And Material | AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor |
Fiber Specifications
| Fiber Type | OS2, G.657.A1, G.652.D |
| Fiber Count | 48 |
| Fiber Diameter | 250 μm |
| Fiber Color Coding | TIA-598-D |
Standards And Compliance
| ICEA Compliance | S-104-696 |
| TIA/EIA Compliance | 568.3, 598-D |
| NEC / UL Compliance | OFCP |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | FT6. |
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor/Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance |
| European Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment) |
| Flammability / Reaction To Fire | NFPA 262 |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Crush Resistance | 440 N/cm |
| Bulk Cable Weight | 241 lbs/kft (359 kg/km) |
| Minimum Bend Radius During Operation | 10x Cable OD |
| Max. Tensile Strength During Operation | 540 N (120 lbf) |
| Minimum Bend Radius During Installation | 20 x Cable OD |
| Max. Tensile Strength During Installation | 1800 N (405 lbf) |
Inner Jacket Specifications
| Color | Black |
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Inner Jacket Strength Member | Aramid Yarns |
| Number Of Inner Jacket Ripcords | 1 |
| Nominal Diameter@InnerJacket1 (Cnv) | 0.421 in (10.7 mm) |
Outer Jacket Specifications
| Nom. Diameter | 0.715 in (18.2 mm) |
| Jacket Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Outer Jacket Color | Black |
| Optical Characteristics Row 1 — 1310 Nm | 0.50 dB/km |
| Optical Characteristics Row 1 — 1550 Nm | 0.50 dB/km |
| Optical Characteristics Row 2 — 1310 Nm | 10,000 m |
| Optical Characteristics Row 2 — 1550 Nm | 50,000 m |
| Optical Characteristics Row 3 — 1310 Nm | 10,000 m |
| Optical Characteristics Row 3 — 1550 Nm | -- |
| Optical Characteristics Row 4 — 1310 Nm | 10,000 m |
| Optical Characteristics Row 4 — 1550 Nm | -- |
| Optical Characteristics Row 1 — Wavelength | Max. Attenuation |
| Optical Characteristics Row 2 — Wavelength | 10 Gigabit Ethernet Performance |
| Optical Characteristics Row 3 — Wavelength | 40 Gigabit Ethernet Performance |
| Optical Characteristics Row 4 — Wavelength | 100 Gigabit Ethernet Performance |
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