Indoor/Outdoor Distribution Tight Buffer OM4 24Fibers OFCP Aluminum Interlocked Armor Sub-Units (12F)
FX Indoor/Outdoor, Distribution Tight Buffer, OM4, 24 Fibers, OFCP, Aluminum Interlocked Armor, Sub-Units (12F), Black Jacket
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
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Part numbers
FD4D024AK is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD4D024AK | Black | Reel | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Product Category | Fiber Distribution Cable |
|---|---|
| Suitable Applications | Premise Backbone |
Fiber Specifications
| Fiber Type | OM4 |
|---|---|
| Fiber Core Diameter | 50/125 μm |
| Fiber Diameter | 250 μm |
| Fiber Buffer Diameter | 900 μm |
| Fiber Count | 24 |
| Fiber Color Coding | TIA-598-D |
Cable Construction
| Number of Active Subunits | 2 |
|---|---|
| Number of Fillers | 2 |
| Fibers Per Subunit | 12 |
| Subunit Diameter | 0.220 in (5.6 mm) |
| Subunit Color | Erika Violet |
| Fiber SubUnit Strength Members | Aramid Yarns |
| Central Strength Member Type | GRP |
| Core Wrap Material | Tape |
Inner Jacket Specifications
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nominal Diameter@InnerJacket1 (cnv) | 0.623 in (15.8 mm) |
| Color | Black |
| Number of Inner Jacket Ripcords | 1 |
Armor Specifications
| Armor Type and Material | AIA - Aluminum Interlock Armor |
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Outer Jacket Specifications
| Jacket Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
|---|---|
| Nom. Diameter | 0.957 in (24.3 mm) |
| Outer Jacket Color | Black |
Optical Characteristics
| Wavelength | 850 nm | 1300 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Attenuation | 3.0 dB/km | 1.0 dB/km |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Performance | 400 m | -- |
| Min. Effective Modal Bandwidth (EMB) | 4700 MHz.km | -- |
| Min. Overfilled Launch (OFL) Bandwidth | 3500 MHz.km | 500 MHz.km |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Minimum Bend Radius During Installation | 20x Cable OD |
|---|---|
| Minimum Bend Radius During Operation | 10x Cable OD |
| Max. Tensile Strength During Installation | 2670N (600lbf) |
| Max. Tensile Strength During Operation | 800N (200lbf) |
| Crush Resistance | 440 N/cm |
| Bulk Cable Weight | 170 lbs/kft (253 kg/km) |
Temperature Range
| Installation Temperature Range | 0°C to +60°C |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to +70°C |
Standards and Compliance
| Environmental Suitability | Indoor/Outdoor, Sunlight Resistance |
|---|---|
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | NFPA 262 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | OFNP |
| CEC / C(UL) Compliance | FT6. |
| ICEA Compliance | S-104-696 |
| TIA/EIA Compliance | 568.3, 598-D |
| European Directive Compliance | EU Directive 2015/863/EU (RoHS 2 amendment) |
History
| Update and Revision | Revision Number: 0.6 Revision Date: 01-20-2026 |
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Resources
Belden FD4D024AK technical datasheetBelden Fiber Optic Catalog - AmericasIndustrial Fiber CatalogOptical Fiber Cable Reference Guide - IECFiber Selection GuideMore Fiber Connections are Coming. Are you Prepared?Belden Fiber Systems4 Reasons ICT Integrators Should Be Excited About Class 4 SystemsHere Comes Class 4 Power: Differences Between Circuit ClassesThe Latest Updates to IEEE Standards and TIA StandardsWhat You Need to Know About New Fault-Managed Power SystemsThe Industry’s First UL-Certified Class 4 Cabling System: Belden Digital Electricity CablesDemystifying Fiber Cabling SystemsEvolution of Fiber: Myth vs. RealityPolarity Webinar Series – Part 2: Polarity Mapping Basics
