MULT I - F IBER CABLESPre-Terminated

B E C A U S E Y O U R B U S I N E S S R U N S T H R O U G H U S

With the hassle-free installation and error-free performance of Berk-Tek Pre-Terminated Fiber Cable Assemblies, maximizingyour project ROI has never been easier.

R E D U C E T I M E TO D E P L OY, I M P R OV E P R O J E C T R O I

For projects of any variety, from the largest data center, to a typicaloffice Local Area Network (LAN) or a campus-wide network, you don’thave time to waste. You need materials on hand, on time, and inproper working order.

And that’s where Berk-Tek Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic Cable Assembliesenter the picture.

We start with our full-line of superior fiber optic cables, add top-of-the-line connectors, construct assemblies to your exact specifications,and test every piece before it leaves our hands. Then they are shippeddirectly to your job site where they are ready for immediate installation as soon as they arrive. It really is that easy.

F E AT U R E S

� Wide variety of cable and connector options available� Full-range of optical fiber types, from GIGAlite-10XB Enhanced

Multimode through standard 62.5 micron multimode and singlemode

� True custom designs, easily configured online� Fully tested labeled and documented� Installation requires no consumables, termination tool kits

or specialized termination training� Factory installed pulling eyes available� Armored cable assemblies available with integral bonding wires

B E N E F I T S

� Rapidly deployable thanks to no required cable preparation� Ready for installation on arrival� Lower installation cost� Lower cost of ownership� No cable or connector scrap� No termination errors� Improved end-to-end attenuation, throughput and application

migration with higher-performing factory terminated connectors � Improved link loss budgets

A P P L I C AT I O N S

� Interbuilding and Intrabuilding backbones for LAN Premise and Campus applications

� Data center main, horizontal, zone and equipment distribution area trunk cables for Storage Area Network (SAN) applications

� Extended Multimode distance guarantees for:• 100 Gb/s Ethernet, parallel assemblies• 40 Gb/s Ethernet, parallel assemblies• 10GBase-SR Ethernet LAN applications• 1000Base-LX Ethernet LAN applications• 1000Base-SX Ethernet LAN applications• 10 Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN applications• 4.25 Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN applications• 2.12 Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN applications• 1.06 Gb/s Fibre Channel SAN applications

P R E - T E R M I N AT E D M U LT I - F I B E R C A B L E S AT A G L A N C E

E N S U R E S U P E R I O R Q UA L I T Y,D E L I V E R C O N S I S T E N T L O N G -T E R M R E L I A B I L I T Y

Berk-Tek has always lead the industry indelivering high-performance, high-qualitystructured cabling products, and our Pre-Terminated Assemblies continue to deliver on this promise. All of the following contribute to the production of the highestquality assemblies for your network.� High-quality polishing processes ensure

that connections meet or exceed industrystandards for insertion loss, return lossand end-face geometry

� Stringent process control ensures consistent quality

� Strict adherence to performance testingrules at ISO registered facilities

� Extensive inspection of cable and connector components prior to assembly

� Interferometers test for end-face geometry accuracy

� Every terminated fiber optic cablereceives 100% inspection for insertionloss and visual defects• 200X for multimode fiber• 400X for singlemode fiber video

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I N N O VAT I V E C A B L E D E S I G N ,O U T S TA N D I N G VA R I E T Y,C U S T O M I Z E D F O R Y O U

Berk-Tek offers a comprehensive line of pre-terminated multi-fiber cables in a variety ofcable configurations and connector types.Berk-Tek’s pre-terminated cables featurelaser-optimized 50 micron GIGAlite™,GIGAlite-10 and GIGAlite-10XB EnhancedMultimode, as well as our standard 62.5micron multimode fibers and low water peaksinglemode fibers. Cabling options includethe compactly rugged Micro Data CenterPlenum (MDP) as well as Adventum™,ArmorTek™, Premise Distribution and Ribbon cable constructions. Each pre-terminated multi-fiber cable is custom builtto your specific performance requirements,application migration plan and installationenvironment.

Berk-Tek offers the Industry’s premier fiberoptic cable line. Our complete line of indoor,outdoor and indoor/outdoor cable construc-tions ensure you have the flexibility to selectthe proper cable for your application. OurAdventum, ArmorTek, Premise Distribution

and Ribbon Interconnect lines enable you todesign the highest performing most reliablesolution that ultimately contributes to lowest cost of ownership.

OPT ICAL CABLING INNOVAT IONS

MDP (Micro Data Center Plenum) indoorcables are designed specifically to enablehigh density backbone connectivity in existing or new data centers. These ruggedcables are available in fiber counts from fourto 288 optical fibers. This design offers dramatically reduced cable diameters of upto 50% over typical indoor/outdoor andpremises distribution style cable offerings.These cables, when pre-terminated usingindustry standard MPO (MTP®)* multi-fiberoptical connectors, provide the highest density, most flexible backbone connectivitysolution available for data centers and SAN installations.

Adventum is not just for outdoor orindoor/outdoor applications. With Berk-Tek’spre-terminated multi-fiber cable line you cannow take advantage of Adventum in indoorLAN and SAN installation environments. In

*MTP® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF US CONEC, LTD.

Pre-terminated Berk-Tek Micro DataCenter Plenum cables deliver thehighest density, most flexible connectivity solution for the datacenter and SAN.

I M P R O V E D L I N K L O S S B U D G E T

Berk-Tek’s family of 50 micron GIGAlite fibers offers considerably improved link loss budgets over the current industry minimum standards compliant fibers. By utilizing superior Differential Mode Delay (DMD) performance inherent to the fiber and cable manufacturing process, minimal Inter Symbol Interference (ISI) loss is attained and can be allocated to significantly increased link loss budgets as shown in the chart below.This added budget can be used to achieve longer distances or to increase the number of connector pairs in the link.

S U P E R I O R O P T I C A L L I N K L O S S B U D G E T S1 0 G BA S E - S R L O S S B U D G E T V S L E N GT H

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Applicable to 10 Gb applications.

A wide variety of premium connector types,including keyed MTP®s, allows you to build theassembly that meets your specific application and installation preferences.

Painstaking attention to detail and quality control ensures superior performance from your pre-terminatedconnections. We even add labeling toyour requirements.

most cases Adventum offers better mechanicalperformance, smaller OD, better flexibility andbetter attenuation characteristics than tightbuffered or ribbon cables. Adventum is available pre-terminated, giving you theability to take advantage of the lower cable cost, improved reliability and better performance characteristics without havingto field terminate a loose tube cable design.Adventum with DryGel™ Technology is available in riser or plenum constructions up to 432 fibers including optional interlocking armor. Adventum cables can be used with all connector options.

VA L U E A D D E D S O L U T I O N S

Berk-Tek pre-terminated multi-fiber cables feature GIGAlite Enhanced Multimode fiber.GIGAlite facilitates network agility byenabling network planners the ability tomigrate from 1 to 10 Gb/s in their LAN and SAN utilizing SW 850nm optical transceivers. The ability to leverage SW 850nm transceivers in network switches,servers, storage devices, HBAs and NICs provides the lowest cost of ownership and fastest return on investment (ROI).

Build your solution by choosing from the wide array of Berk-Tek cable constructions, optical fibers and connectivity options to be sure you get the best cable for your application.

S I M P L I F Y Y O U R P R O J E C T,S T R E N G T H E N Y O U R N E T W O R KW I T H O U R O N L I N E T E K L A B

Berk-Tek puts you in control. Beginning withthe configuration process and continuing onthrough installation, Berk-Tek Pre-TerminatedFiber Optic Cable Assemblies are focused on keeping your world as streamlined aspossible. Our easy-to-use web-based assemblyinterface, TekLAB, takes the guesswork out ofconfiguring your pre-terminated assemblies.With just a few clicks of the mouse, youdefine your product needs, including everything from cable construction, to strandcount, fiber type, and pulling eye preferences.

Using TekLAB ensures the creation of accurate product descriptions and part numbers, no matter how complex the assembly or the project. And once you havefinished the configuration process, you haveproduct diagrams in hand, and quotations onthe way. www.berktek.com/teklab

Berk-Tek delivers. Each pre-terminated multi-fiber cable is custom built to yourspecific performance requirements, application migration plan and installationenvironment. You specify your cable andconnectivity requirements and our opticalengineers develop and manufacture yourend-to-end pre-terminated cable solution.

T O TA L C O M M I T M E N T T O O N - T I M E D E L I V E R Y A N D C U S T O M E R S E R V I C E

Meticulous attention to capacity and materialplanning allows us to meet our committedship dates on time. Every time. Standardproduct offerings are able to ship in daysnot weeks to your project site. By workingwith our sales engineers and customer service experts we can also provide rapidramp-up capabilities ensuring on time delivery for your special cabling needs. LetBerk-Tek Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic CableAssemblies contribute to your ability tocomplete your project on time and on budget.

AVA I L A B L E C A B L E C O N S T R U C T I O N S , G L A S S T Y P E S A N D C O N N E C T O R S

CABLE CONSTRUCTIONS (ARMORING AVAILABLE)

Micro Data Center Plenum Loose Tube Fiber Cable

Adventum I/O Loose Tube Fiber Cable

Adventum Tight Buffer I/O Loose Tube Fiber Cable

Premises Distributions Tight Buffer Fiber Cable

Ribbon Interconnect

Interconnect Round

62.5/125µm (200/500 MHz·km) Multimode

50/125µm (700/500 MHz·km) Multimode

50/125µm (2000/500 MHz·km) Multimode

50/125µm (4900/500 MHz·km) Multimode

Singlemode

LC/PC − Simplex, Duplex and Unibody

SC/PC and SC/AP − Simplex and Duplex

ST/PC

MT-RJ − Male and Female

MTP − Male and Female

FC/PC and FC/APC

OPTICAL FIBER TYPES CONNECTOR TYPES

Refer to the inside back cover for a broader listing of the various available connectivity options.

Radius of Curvature—The end-face of theconnector is given a specific radius duringthe polishing process. This radius providesthe basis for ensuring that both fibers make contact. Both the apex offset and the fiber heights are dependent on theradius of curvature being within the predetermined parameters.

Fiber Height—Physical contact of the fiberis necessary for proper light transfer. Theend-face geometry has strict fiber protrusionlimits, as well as fiber undercut limits. These limits are based exclusively on the mathematical calculation of the radius ofcurvature. If the fiber is too low, the physical contact may never occur, causingincreased attenuation and reflectance.

Apex Offset—Physical contact connectorsfeature a radius on the end-face. The peakof the radius is known as the apex. The relationship from the apex to the “perfect”center of the ferrule, is known as the apexoffset. Strict control of this specification ismandatory in order to precisely control thedistance of each fiber from the surface ofthe connector and to ensure physical contact upon mating.

Illustration not to scale. Features exaggerated for readability.

F I B E R C O N N E C T O R D E TA I L I N G

Radius of Curvature

Fiber Height

Apex Offset

Apex

Fiber

Surface Defects—Visual defects are one ofthe most common causes of latent failures.Scratches, pits and chips in the ferrule end-face can change over time, becoming morepronounced and migrating to critical areasof the fiber core, thus affecting performance.They are also prime sources of deposits ofdust, moisture and other contaminants.

UNIQUE TO EVERY APPLICATION

Producing high-quality, reliable pre-terminatedcable assemblies, means addressing manyspecific physical characteristics of the cableand connections. These issues, thoroughlyoutlined in TIA/EIA, IEC and Telcordia standards, include acceptable parameters forIntermateability, Insertion Loss (IL), ReturnLoss (RL), Radius of Curvature, Apex Offsetand Fiber Height. Other issues that influencelong-term reliability are Ferrule/Fiber Fit,Ferrule Concentricity and Ferrule SurfaceDefects.

Berk-Tek ensures that all of the key physicalcharacteristics outlined below are eitherremoved through the selection of qualitycomponents or held to strict tolerances inour controlled manufacturing facilities,something that is much more difficult toachieve in a field installation setting.

Misalignment—Fiber Core Alignment is critical to a terminated cable’s ability totransmit light. Main causes of misalignmentare typical mechanical issues associatedwith low quality connectors or fiber: ferruleconcentricity, hole tolerances, fiber eccentricity and variations in core diameter.

39” with 2mm furcation

MDP (Micro Data Center Plenum) and MDP w/Armor-TekCables (4-72 fibers) Adventum Indoor/Outdoor Plenum or Riser and w/Armor-Tek Cables (6-216 fibers) Availablewith LC, SC, ST, MT-RJ and other standards compliant optical connectors

MDP (Micro Data Center Plenum) and MDP w/Armor-TekCables (12-72 fibers) Adventum Indoor/Outdoor Plenum or Riser and w/Armor-Tek Cables (12-216 fibers) Availablewith MTP connectors

Premise Distribution and Premise Distribution w/Armor-Tek(36-144 fiber)

12-fiber ribbon cable with MTP® connectors is availableAdditional standards compliant connector options available upon request

Premise Distribution Single Pass (6-24 fiber) and PremiseInterconnect Round (2-4 fiber) available with SC, LC, ST and MT-RJ Connectors

4” Sub-unit 39” with 2mm furcation

39” Break-out

39” Break-out

4” Sub-unit 35” with 2mm furcation

FURCATION

Berk-Tek Berk-Tek

Berk-Tek Berk-Tek

HEAT SHRINK

Berk-TekSide A or B

Assembly S/N

Assembly Label

Berk-TekSide A or B

Assembly S/N

Berk-TekSide A or B

Assembly S/N

Berk-TekSide A or B

Assembly S/N

39” 3.0 mm Sub-unit

S TA N D A R D P R E - T E R M C A B L E S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

SINGLEMODE

SC/UPC .14 dB .30 dB -61 dB -55 dB <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Ceramic Blue Blue

LC/UPC .14 dB .30 dB -61 dB -55 dB <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Ceramic Blue Blue

MTP .25 dB .75 dB -55 dB -55 dB <0.3dB change, 500 mating cycles Composite Green Green

FC/UPC .14 dB .30 dB -61 dB -55 dB <0.3dB change, 500 mating cycles Ceramic Metallic Blue

SC/APC .23 dB .50 dB -70 dB -65 dB <0.3dB change, 500 mating cycles Ceramic Green Green

FC/APC .23 dB .50 dB -70 dB -65 dB <0.3dB change, 500 mating cycles Ceramic Metallic Green

*ST IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF AT&T. **MTP® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF US CONEC, LTD.

MULTIMODE 50/125µM OR 62.5/125µm

SC/PC .35 dB .50 dB N/A N/A <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Ceramic Beige Black/Beige

LC/PC .35 dB .50 dB N/A N/A <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Ceramic Beige Black/Beige

*ST/PC .35 dB .50 dB N/A N/A <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Ceramic Metallic Black/Beige

MT-RJ .35 dB .75 dB N/A N/A <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Composite Black Black/Beige

**MTP .35 dB .75 dB N/A N/A <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Composite Beige Black/Beige

FC/PC .35 dB .50 dB N/A N/A <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Ceramic Metallic Black/Beige

MULTIMODE LASER OPTIMIZED 50/125µm

SC/PC .35 dB .50 dB N/A N/A <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Ceramic Beige Aqua

LC/PC .35 dB .50 dB N/A N/A <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Ceramic Beige Aqua

*ST/PC .35 dB .50 dB N/A N/A <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Ceramic Metallic Aqua

MT-RJ .35 dB .75 dB N/A N/A <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Composite Black Aqua

**MTP .35 dB .75 dB N/A N/A <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Composite Beige Aqua

FC/PC .35 dB .50 dB N/A N/A <0.2dB change, 500 mating cycles Ceramic Metallic Aqua

TYPEIL IL RL RL

DURABILITYFERRULE BODY BOOT

TYPICAL MAXIMUM TYPICAL MAXIMUM CONSTRUCTION COLOR COLOR

SC CONNECTOR LC CONNECTOR ST CONNECTOR MT-RJ CONNECTOR MTP CONNECTOR FC CONNECTOR LC UNIBODY

C O N N E C T O R S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

HEAT SHRINK

Assembly Label

HEAT SHRINK

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Assembly Label

4 Select Fiber TypeC = 62.5/125µm (200/500 MHz) Multimode-CB3510/25G = 62.5/125µm (200/500 MHz) GIGAlite™ Multimode-GB3510/25L = 50/125µm (700/500 MHz) GIGAlite Multimode-LB3010/75E = 50/125µm (2000/500 MHz) GIGAlite-10 Multimode- EB3010/25X = 50/125µm (4900/500 MHz) GIGAlite-10XB Multimode-XB3010/X5A = Singlemode–AB0707 when PD, PK, RD, I2 & I4

Singlemode–AB0403 when LT & LK for hybrids select MMF Type only

3 Select Number of Fiber Strands*02 = 2-fiber (AT, AK, I2)04 = 4-fiber (I4, MD, MK) 06 = 6-fiber (LT, LK, PD, PK)12 = 12-fiber (LT, LK, MD, MK, PD, PK, RD)24 = 24-fiber (LT, LK, MD, MK, PD, PK)48 = 48-fiber (LT, LK, MD, MK, PD, PK)72 = 72-fiber (LT, LK, MD, MK, PD, PK)44 = 144-fiber (LT, PD)16 = 216-fiber (LT)

2 Select Cable Flame RatingP = Plenum (OFNP)R = Riser (OFNR)

1 Select Cable Type*AT = Adventum Tight Buffer (I/O, 2 Fiber, Loose Tube, Dry Block)AK = Adventum Tight Buffer Interlocking Armor (I/O, 2 Fiber, Loose Tube, Dry Block)LT = Adventum (I/O Loose Tube, 6-216 Fiber, Dry Block)LK = Adventum Interlocking Armor (I/O Loose Tube, 6-216 Fiber, Dry Block)MD = Micro Data Center Loose Tube (Indoor Micro Loose Tube)MK = Micro Data Center Loose Tube Interlocking Armor (Indoor Micro Loose Tube)PD = Premises Distribution (Indoor, Tight Buffer, 6-144 Fiber)PK = Premises Distribution Interlocking Armor (Indoor, Tight Buffer, 6-144 Fiber)RD = Ribbon Interconnect (Indoor, 12 Fiber Ribbon)I2 = Interconnect Round (Horizontal Cabling, Tight Buffer, 2 Fiber)I4 = Interconnect Round (Horizontal Cabling, Tight Buffer, 4 Fiber)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5 Select Connector Type for Side A (Outside/Pulling End)MULTIMODE1 = Simplex SC/PC2 = Duplex SC/PC(With Addable/Removable Clip)3 = Simplex LC/PC4 = Duplex LC/PC(With Addable/Removable Clip)5 = ST/PC6 = MT-RJ Female (2-fiber)**7 = MTP Female (12-fiber)**0 = MTP Male (12-fiber)**R = MTP Female (0.5 dB I.L.)**L = MTP Female (0.35 dB I.L.)**8 = FC/PC9 = MTRJ (Male)Q = ESCONS = Multimode LC UnibootN = No Connector Side A

10 Select Length of Cable in FeetExample: 090 = 90 ft., 300 = 300 ft.Standard cable lengths available up to 300m (984 ft.)Additional lengths Available.

Cable lengths are measured from break-out transition to break-out transition

Tolerances are listed on assembly drawing

Reel chart available for put-up configurations

7 Select Break-out Length Side A (Outside End)DefaultF = 2.0mm Furcation with standard 39 in. break-outAvailableS = 39 in. 900 micron break-outC = Custom (Contact Customer Service) Custom break-outs require a descriptorN = No break-out, connectors Side B not selected

Tolerances: +/- 2.0 in

6 Select Connector Type for Side B (Inside End)Use same options from section 5N = No Connector Side B

9 Select the Pre-terminated Configuration***N = No Pulling EyeP = Pulling Eye Side A (Outside End)D = Pulling Eyes Both Sides

Connector stagger: 2.5 in. nominal

Pulling eye OD: 2.0 in.

8 Select Break-out Length Side B (Inside End)DefaultF = 2.0mm Furcation with standard 39 in. break-outAvailableS = 39 in. 900 micron break-outC = Custom (Contact Customer Service) Custom break-outs require a descriptorN = No break-out, connectors Side B not selected

Tolerances: +/- 2.0 in.

SINGLEMODEA = Simplex SC/UPCB = Duplex SC/UPC(With Addable/Removable Clip)C = Simplex LC/UPCD = Duplex LC/UPC(With Addable/Removable Clip)E = MTP Female (12-fiber)0 = MTP Male (12-fiber)F = FC/UPCG = Simplex SC/APCH = Duplex SC/APC(With Addable/Removable Clip)I = FC/APCJ = MT-RJ FemaleK = ST/UPCM = LC/APC SinglemodeN = No Connector Side AP = SC Uniboot (Multimode or Singlemode)Q = ESCON9 = MTRJ (Male)

* Additional cables available, visit www.berktek.com/TekLab for a complete offering or contact a Berk-Tek representative at 1-800-BERK-TEK (1-800-237-5835) for custom requirements.

** Secure Keyed MTP connectors available.

*** For maximum protection of the terminated inside cable end, a pulling eye on BOTH cable ends should be specified.

substitute letter for strandcount of each fiber type

select MMF first

HYBRIDS (MMF/SMF)

A = 06B = 12C = 24D = 48E = 72F = 96G = 02H = 36example: 48 MMF/24 SMF = DC

B

Other colors available upon request.

B E R K - T E K C A B L E S TA N DA R D JAC K E T C O L O R C O D E S

B E R K - T E K P R E - T E R M I N AT E D M U LT I - F I B E R C A B L E PA R T N U M B E R I N G S Y S T E M

CABLE

LT, LK, MD, MK(Loose Tube)

AT, AK(Tight Buffered LooseTube Indoor/Outdoor)PD, PK, RD, I2 and I4(Tight Buffered, RibbonInterconnect, HorizontalInterconnect, 2 or 4 fiber)

FIBER(SECTION 4)

C, G, LE, XA

C, G, L, A, E, X

C, G, L, A, E, X

C, G, LE, XA

FLAMERATING

Plenum

Riser

Riser and Plenum

Riser and Plenum

JACKETCOLOR

OrangeAquaYellowBlack

Black

Orange AquaYellow

HYBRIDS (MMF/SMF)Z = Simplex SC (PC/UPC)Y = Duplex SC (PC/UPC)(With Addable/Removable Clip)W = Simplex LC (PC/UPC)V = Duplex LC (PC/UPC)(With Addable/Removable Clip)

X = ST for HybridsU = MTP (Female)**T = FC (PC/UPC)N = No Connector Side A