Superior Essex F308-012U30-E991 OM3 Riser Fiber Cable

Product Description

The SUPERIOR ESSEX F308-012U30-E991 is a 12-fiber multimode OM3 indoor/outdoor riser-rated fiber optic cable designed for building backbone and campus distribution runs. OM3 glass supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications over standard multimode distances and is compatible with laser-optimized transceivers. The riser rating qualifies this cable for vertical runs between floors without conduit where permitted by code. Installers in commercial, industrial, and institutional settings rely on this cable for structured cabling backbones that must transition between interior and exterior environments without a splice point or transition enclosure.

This cable is suited for indoor/outdoor installations where a single continuous cable must move from an exterior entry point into a building riser pathway. Typical applications include inter-building runs in campus environments, data center feed lines, and telecommunications room-to-room backbones in mid-rise commercial buildings. The dual-rated construction eliminates the need for a separate outdoor-to-indoor transition, reducing labor and potential failure points at splice locations.

Key Features

• OM3 multimode glass supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet over standard multimode reach
• Indoor/outdoor dual-rated construction allows continuous runs from exterior entry to interior termination
• Riser (OFNR) flame rating meets code requirements for vertical shaft and riser installations
• 12-fiber count supports backbone aggregation and multi-circuit distribution in a single cable
• Laser-optimized fiber compatible with 850 nm VCSEL-based transceivers

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard installation cable for multimode OM3 riser fiber backbone applications in commercial and institutional structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified low-voltage or registered communications cabling technician familiar with TIA-568 and NFPA 70 (NEC) Article 770 requirements for optical fiber riser cables. De-energize any adjacent electrical equipment and follow building fire-stop requirements when penetrating rated floor assemblies. Observe the cable minimum bend radius during pulling and avoid exceeding the rated tensile load during installation pulls. Terminate with compatible OM3-rated connectors and test with an 850 nm OTDR or insertion-loss test set per TIA-526-14 after installation.