Belden FI3D048FK OM3 48-fiber Indoor Plenum Cable

Product Description

The Belden FI3D048FK is an indoor tight-buffer OM3 multimode fiber optic cable assembly configured with 48 fibers. OM3 multimode fiber supports high-bandwidth applications including 10 Gigabit Ethernet and structured cabling backbones in commercial and industrial environments. The tight-buffer construction provides mechanical protection and flexibility suited to indoor distribution routing. Licensed electricians and low-voltage cabling technicians are the primary installers for this type of assembly.

This cable assembly is used in indoor commercial and enterprise structured cabling installations. Typical applications include data center backbone runs, telecommunications rooms, horizontal and vertical distribution pathways, and campus intra-building cabling. The plenum-rated jacket designation (OFCRAIA) makes it appropriate for installation in air-handling spaces and plenum ceilings where fire and smoke performance requirements apply per applicable building and electrical codes.

Key Features

• OM3 multimode fiber supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet and high-bandwidth backbone applications
• 48-fiber count suits high-density distribution and backbone cabling environments
• Tight-buffer construction provides added mechanical protection during routing and termination
• OFCRAIA plenum rating meets fire and smoke performance requirements for air-handling spaces
• Indoor-rated design for intra-building structured cabling pathways

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style indoor tight-buffer multimode fiber optic cable assembly for use in commercial structured cabling systems requiring OM3 multimode 48-fiber plenum-rated distribution cable.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage cabling technician familiar with TIA-568 and applicable NEC plenum cabling requirements. De-energize any active equipment and follow proper electrostatic discharge precautions before handling fiber terminations. Observe the minimum bend radius specified for tight-buffer fiber cable to avoid signal attenuation or fiber damage during pulling and routing. Plenum-rated cable must be installed in the appropriate air-handling spaces as defined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.