Indoor/Outdoor Distribution Tight Buffer OS2 24 Fibers OFCP Aluminum Interlocked Armor Non-Unitized
FX Indoor/Outdoor, Distribution Tight Buffer, OS2, 24 Fibers, OFCP Aluminum Interlocked Armor, Non-Unitized, Black Jacket
- Availability
- Global
- Status
- Active
- Orderable items
- 6
Part numbers
FDSD024A9 is a product family. Each item number below is a separate orderable part — colour, put-up and length differ.
| Item # | Color | Putup Type | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDSD024A9A | Aqua | Reel | Order online |
| FDSD024A9 | Black | Reel | Order online |
| FDSD024A9E | Erika Violet | Reel | Order online |
| FDSD024A9L | Lime Green | Reel | Order online |
| FDSD024A9O | Orange | Reel | Order online |
| FDSD024A9Y | Yellow | Reel | Order online |
Specifications
Product Overview
| Product Category | Fiber Distribution Cable |
|---|---|
| Suitable Applications | Premise Backbone |
Fiber Specifications
| Fiber Type | OS2, G.657.A1, G.652.D |
|---|---|
| Fiber Diameter | 250 μm |
| Fiber Buffer Diameter | 900 μm |
| Fiber Count | 24 |
| Fiber Color Coding | TIA-598-D |
Inner Jacket Specifications
| Inner Jacket Strength Member | Aramid Yarns |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride |
| Nominal Diameter@InnerJacket1 (cnv) | 0.330 in (8.4 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 | 0.620 in (15.7mm) |
| Outer Jacket Color | Black |
Optical Characteristics
| Wavelength | 1310 nm | 1550 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Attenuation | 0.50 dB/km | 0.50 dB/km |
| 10 Gigabit Ethernet Performance | 10000 m | 50,000 m |
| 40 Gigabit Ethernet Performance | 10,000 m | -- |
| 100 Gigabit Ethernet Performance | 10,000 m | -- |
Mechanical Characteristics
| Minimum Bend Radius During Installation | 20x Cable OD |
|---|---|
| Minimum Bend Radius During Operation | 10x Cable OD |
| Max. Tensile Strength During Installation | 1320 N (300 lbf) |
| Max. Tensile Strength During Operation | 400 N (90 lbf) |
| Crush Resistance | 440 N/cm |
| Bulk Cable Weight | 176 lbs/kft (262 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 |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | CA Prop 65, Product LensTM, Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Available |
| Flammability / Reaction to Fire | NFPA 262 |
| NEC / UL Compliance | OFCP |
| 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: 0.117 Revision Date: 04-17-2026 |
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Resources
Belden FDSD024A9 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
