Belden Inc. FS3H144NG OM3 144-fiber Osp Loose Tube Cable

Product Description

The BELDEN INC. FS3H144NG is a heavy-duty loose tube fiber optic cable rated for outside plant (OSP) installation. It houses 144 individual OM3 multimode fibers, making it well suited for high-density backbone runs that demand both large fiber counts and outside-rated durability. The loose tube construction protects fibers from moisture, temperature swings, and mechanical stress during direct burial or conduit-based OSP deployments. Licensed low-voltage contractors, datacom technicians, and outside plant fiber crews are the primary installers for this cable type.

This cable is designed for outside plant applications including campus backbone runs, inter-building links, and utility conduit systems where a 144-fiber OM3 multimode count is required. OM3 fiber supports high-bandwidth protocols at distances appropriate for typical campus and data center interconnect scenarios. The heavy-duty jacket construction is appropriate for environments that demand resistance to moisture ingress, UV exposure, and physical abrasion.

Key Features

• 144-fiber count in a single cable for high-density OSP backbone installations
• OM3 multimode fiber classification supports high-bandwidth transmission
• Loose tube construction buffers fibers against environmental stress and moisture
• Heavy-duty outside plant rating suitable for direct burial or conduit runs
• Single-unit packaging for straightforward procurement of individual cable lengths

Compatibility

Designed as an OSP-rated loose tube multimode fiber optic cable for use in outside plant backbone and campus distribution applications requiring 144-fiber OM3 capacity.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by licensed low-voltage or outside plant fiber technicians in accordance with applicable NEC and local codes governing OSP cabling. De-energize or isolate any related active equipment before splicing or terminating. Observe the cable's minimum bend radius at all times during pulling and routing to avoid microbend losses. Proper weatherproof sealing of conduit entry points and end structures is required for all OSP installations.