How to read the optical fiber distribution box number
Here is the most important information: 864F means the cable contains 864 fibersSM means singlemode fiber250 means the fiber has a 250 micron buffer coating0. 89 inches (metric would be in mm) 206 LB/KFT means the cable weighs 206 pounds per. Its function is primarily to splice, secure, and protect the optical fibers connecting the incoming drop cable to the pigtail or patch cable. The text on the cable starts with the Corning product name "Corning Rocket Ribbon (TM) Optical Cable," date of manufacture "01/2022" and a serial number. Fiber optic distribution box (FDB) is an important component to provide connection, distribution and management of fiber cables.
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