Indoor gigabit fiber optic cable models and specifications

Indoor gigabit fiber optic cables include multimode (OM1, OM2, OM3) and singlemode (OS1, OS2) types, with various constructions for plenum, riser, and general indoor use, supporting high-speed data transmission up to 10 Gbps and beyond.Multimode Indoor Fiber CablesOM1 (62.5/125 µm): Suitable for 1 Gbps up to 275 meters; commonly used in legacy networks; available in tight-buffered 900 µm or distribution cables for indoor use (plenum or riser) .OM2 (50/125 µm): Supports 1 Gbps up to 550 meters; often used in enterprise LANs; available in plenum-rated and riser-rated indoor constructions .OM3 (50/125 µm, laser-optimized): Supports 10 Gbps up to 300 meters; ideal for high-speed backbone and data center applications; available in tight-buffered or distribution cables with plenum or riser jackets .OM4 (50/125 µm, enhanced laser-optimized): Extends 10 Gbps up to 400 meters; suitable for 40/100 Gbps short-range applications; indoor plenum and riser options available .Singlemode Indoor Fiber CablesOS1 (9/125 µm): Standard indoor singlemode fiber; supports gigabit and 10 Gbps Ethernet over distances up to 2 km; tight-buffered or distribution cables for indoor use .OS2 (9/125 µm, ITU-T G.652D): Optimized for longer distances and low attenuation; suitable for indoor backbone and campus networks; plenum and riser-rated options available .Construction TypesTight-Buffered Cables: Individual fibers coated with 900 µm buffer; ideal for indoor patching, riser, and plenum installations; easy to terminate and splice .Distribution Cables: Multiple fibers in a central tube; suitable for horizontal and backbone runs; available in plenum (OFNP) or riser (OFNR) jackets .Plenum-Rated (OFNP): Fire-retardant jacket for air-handling spaces; required for compliance in many commercial buildings .Riser-Rated (OFNR): Suitable for vertical runs between floors; less stringent fire rating than plenum .Key SpecificationsFiber TypeCore/Cladding (µm)Max Data RateMax Distance (1 Gbps)Max Distance (10 Gbps)Jacket TypeOM162.5/1251 Gbps275 m33 mPlenum/RiserOM250/1251 Gbps550 m82 mPlenum/RiserOM350/12510 Gbps300 m300 mPlenum/RiserOM450/12510 Gbps400 m400 mPlenum/RiserOS19/1251–10 Gbps2 km1 kmPlenum/RiserOS29/1251–10 Gbps10 km10 kmPlenum/RiserManufacturer ExamplesBelden: Offers indoor OM3 and OM4 cables with diameters from 1.6 mm, plenum and riser options, and market-specific approvals .CommScope: Provides a wide range of indoor fiber optic cables for enterprise and data center applications, including tight-buffered and distribution types .Proterial Cable America: Offers UL-verified 10 Gbps indoor fiber cables, compliant with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards, with lifetime warranty on certified installations .FibreFab/Optronics: Provides simplex, duplex, and ribbon indoor cables, tight-buffered or loose-tube, with plenum and riser ratings, supporting OM1–OM4 and OS1/OS2 fibers . These indoor gigabit fiber optic cables are designed to meet high-speed data transmission requirements, comply with fire safety standards, and support enterprise, data center, and campus network deployments. For specific model numbers, fiber counts, and detailed technical datasheets, refer to the manufacturers' catalogs and product pages .