250m (820ft) Outdoor Armored Fiber Optic Cable, ST to ST UPC, 6 Strand OS2 9/125 Single Mode

Key Features

• 250 Meter (820ft) Long-Distance Fiber Cable: Designed for extended outdoor connections between buildings, remote network equipment, industrial facilities, and telecommunications infrastructure.

• 6 Strand OS2 Single Mode Fiber: Features six individual 9/125μm optical fibers arranged into three duplex pairs, allowing multiple network connections, redundancy, and future expansion.

• Reinforced Stainless Steel Armor: Integrated metal armor helps protect sensitive optical fibers against crushing, rodents, mechanical stress, and damage from demanding installation conditions.

• Factory-Terminated ST UPC Connectors: Pre-installed ST UPC connectors on both ends eliminate the need for field connector polishing, termination, and intermediate fiber splicing.

• One Continuous 250-Meter Assembly: Provides an uninterrupted fiber cable run without intermediate connection points, simplifying installation across long distances.

• Outdoor and Industrial Applications: Suitable for campus networks, agricultural properties, utility facilities, manufacturing plants, outdoor equipment enclosures, and perimeter security systems.

• Three Independent Duplex Fiber Pairs: Supports up to three separate duplex connections or allows unused fiber strands to serve as backup capacity for future network upgrades.

• High-Performance Single Mode Fiber: 9/125μm OS2 optical fiber supports high-bandwidth transmission for compatible networking equipment and fiber backbone applications.

• Low-Loss ST UPC Connections: Specified insertion loss of ≤0.3dB and return loss of ≥50dB help maintain reliable optical signal performance.

• Durable Armored Construction: Stainless steel tube and PVC jacket provide mechanical protection, with a specified operating temperature range of -40°C to 75°C.

Description

The 250 meter (820 ft) ST to ST outdoor armored fiber optic cable provides a reliable solution for long-distance optical networking across industrial properties, commercial facilities, campuses, and outdoor telecommunications installations. Constructed with 6 strands of 9/125μm OS2 single mode fiber, this heavy-duty cable combines extended reach, reinforced mechanical protection, and flexible fiber capacity in a single factory-terminated assembly.

A built-in stainless steel armor layer provides an additional protective barrier around the optical fibers, helping reduce the risk of damage caused by crushing, rodents, accidental impacts, and mechanical stress. Unlike standard unarmored fiber optic patch cables, this reinforced design offers increased durability for installations where fiber cable routes may be exposed to physical hazards.

Extended 250-Meter Connectivity for Outdoor Networks

With a 250-meter (820 ft) cable length, this armored fiber assembly is ideal for connecting facilities located across large properties, establishing network links between distant buildings, and extending optical connections to remote industrial equipment.

Typical applications include warehouses, agricultural buildings, manufacturing facilities, utility yards, telecommunications enclosures, and outdoor surveillance networks. The extended reach allows network installers to establish a continuous fiber connection between equipment locations without joining multiple shorter cables.

The assembly arrives factory-terminated and tested with ST UPC connectors on both ends, eliminating the need for field connector installation, polishing, or intermediate splicing. This simplifies deployment and helps reduce labor requirements, particularly when installing fiber through long conduit systems or difficult-to-access pathways.

Six-Fiber Design for Multiple Network Links

The cable includes 6 individual OS2 single mode fibers, providing three duplex fiber pairs within one protected armored jacket.

For installations where network availability is important, one pair can support a primary communication link while the remaining pairs provide spare fiber capacity for backup connections or future expansion.

Alternatively, all three duplex pairs can be used for independent fiber connections between compatible networking devices. This allows network administrators to connect additional equipment without installing another long-distance cable.

At 250 meters, having spare fiber strands already available can be especially valuable because adding a second cable later may require reopening conduit routes, accessing elevated pathways, or disrupting existing network infrastructure.

Reliable Optical Performance with Armored Protection

Built with 9/125μm OS2 single mode optical fiber, this cable supports high-bandwidth communication with low optical attenuation for industrial Ethernet, enterprise networking, campus connectivity, and telecommunications backbone systems.

The factory-installed ST UPC connectors provide insertion loss of ≤0.3dB and return loss of ≥50dB, helping maintain dependable optical signal transmission across compatible equipment.

Its protective stainless steel tube and PVC outer jacket help shield the internal fibers from mechanical damage while maintaining flexibility for installation through suitable cable pathways.

With a specified 40mm bend radius, tensile load of 100–132 lbs, and operating temperature range of -40°C to 75°C, this armored cable is designed for demanding indoor and outdoor fiber networking applications.

For installations requiring long cable runs, multiple fiber connections, and added protection against physical damage, this 250M ST to ST 6 Strand OS2 Armored Fiber Optic Cable offers a practical, installation-ready solution for dependable optical connectivity and future network growth.

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