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888-568-1230Our Corning® SST-Drop™ Flat Outdoor (OSP) Gel-Filled Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic Cable Assemblies are rated for almost all outdoor applications. This cable is unique since it's self-supporting, meaning it can be installed aerially without a messenger, while also being durable enough for direct burial installations. If directly burying and rodents are a concern, we do recommend using our armored outdoor direct burial cable or using a conduit for extra protection. This cable is also perfect for installations inside conduit and pathways that are subjected to wide temperature variations or secured to a building or other permanent outdoor structure. It's rugged all dielectric design makes it a popular choice for a variety of outdoor installations. Our outdoor (OSP) pre-terminated fiber optic assemblies are perfect for headend termination to a fiber backbone and intra-building backbones. If installing in conduit we recommend using at least a 2 1/2" diameter conduit to accommodate for the assembly breakout.
Note: Polyethylene (PE) OSP cable is restricted to a 50 feet run indoors due to fire-code restrictions.
Our Singlemode Outdoor (OSP) SST Drop Self Supporting Pre-Terminated Assemblies are designed for aerial, direct burial, and conduit installations. These assemblies use Corning® SST-Drop™ Flat Gel-Filled Fiber Optic Cable, which is all-dielectric and self-supporting, allowing aerial installation without a separate messenger wire. The ruggedized construction ensures long-term durability, even in harsh outdoor environments. This cable is also highly resistant to temperature variations, making it an excellent choice for fiber pathways exposed to extreme conditions.
For direct burial applications, the cable is gel-filled to provide additional water resistance, helping to protect the fiber from moisture intrusion. If rodent damage is a concern, we recommend using armored direct burial cable or conduit for added security. Additionally, this OSP-rated cable is ideal for use in conduit and can be secured to buildings or other permanent outdoor structures.
Note: Polyethylene (PE) OSP cables are restricted to a maximum 50-foot run indoors due to fire code regulations.
Telecommunications Providers – Used for last-mile fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and fiber-to-the-business (FTTB) installations.
Utilities & Municipalities – Ideal for fiber network expansion across cities, campuses, and industrial complexes.
Data Centers & Enterprise Networks – Provides secure and high-performance connectivity for distributed networking.
Construction & Infrastructure – Used in large-scale projects where durable and self-supporting fiber is necessary.
Aerial fiber installations without requiring a separate messenger wire
Direct burial fiber applications in outdoor environments
Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and fiber-to-the-business (FTTB) network expansion
Securing fiber optic cable along buildings or permanent structures
Conduit-based fiber installations in pathways with temperature fluctuations
Yes, this cable is designed to be self-supporting, meaning it can be installed aerially without requiring a separate messenger wire.
Yes, this assembly is designed for direct burial applications. However, if rodent damage is a concern, we recommend using an armored direct burial cable or placing the cable in conduit for extra protection.
Yes, it is well-suited for conduit installations. We recommend using at least a 2 1/2" diameter conduit to accommodate the assembly breakout.
Yes, OSP-rated polyethylene (PE) cables are restricted to a maximum indoor run of 50 feet due to fire code regulations.