FTTH Selection Guide

Carrier Networks - Caribbean and Latin America

Continual Innovation
1970

1998

2006

2014

2018
Invented the Fiber closure No-polish 7 million homes Acquired
first low-loss BPEO: First connector – passed with substantially all of
optical fiber for introduction Combines OptiTip® 3M’s high-bandwidth
1988

2004

2012

2016
communication for series 1, FA and FAS connectors products, expanding
networks series 2, and connector splice the optical solutions
series 3, creating technology with for our customers
mechanical and SC interface and and improving
tool-free external bend-insensitive access to broadband
cable preparation fiber connectivity
Fibrlok® splice Preterminated Crimplok™+ connector Clear Track fiber
developed to OptiTap® connector- – First-known, pathway answers
offer high- enabled products commercially available, demand for
level optical became an industry field-mounted small-footprint,
performance standard and connector for FTTx virtually invisible
without high spurred OptiTip® indoor and outdoor fiber deployment
expense of connector and use with no splice, option
fusion splicing FlexNAP™ system gel, or adhesives
development
facilitating mass
FTTH deployments

2005
1990
1944

2013

2017
Corning Fiber optic SliC® aerial Centrix™ system Launched the
established its splice closure closure released was developed FlexNAP™ multiuse
first presence 2178 created for as free-breathing, to support high- system, the
in Brazil in 1944 buried, below- weather-resistant, density solutions industry’s first
to meet the grade, aerial, and single-piece for central office solution to offer
demands of pole-mounted closure for aerial applications. a combination
2000

2007
1978

2015
Latin America by deployments applications Acquired Bargoa, of multifiber
initially focusing allowing local and single-fiber
on specialty glass development and connection points,
market. Developed loose Corning was ClearCurve® fiber manufacturing of Launched making it easier
tube fiber optic one of three revolutionized adequate solutions MiniXtend® cable to quickly deploy
cable design companies to fiber installation for the Latin with FastAccess® FTTx networks.
set up the FTTH in the most American market technology with
(Fiber Broadband challenging industry-leading
Association) environments fiber density

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Contents
Network Architectures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Central Office/Headend Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect to the Corning Advantage
Cable Assemblies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Each fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) deployment presents unique challenges – and
Optical Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 we can help. With over 15 years’ experience passing more than 52 million homes,
Local Convergence Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 we’ve set the standard for innovative, field-proven FTTH solutions.
Closures and Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Our portfolio of products and engineering support is designed to address your
FlexNAP™ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 specific challenges from speed of deployment, labor and cost considerations,
Outside Plant Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 performance requirements, future readiness, and more.
Multidwelling Unit (MDU) Terminals and NIDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To get started, use this quick selection guide to help determine the right
Drop Assemblies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
architecture, deployment method, and products you need to do the job right
Residential Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
the first time.
Bulk Drop Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Field-Installable Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Evolve your network. Transform the world.

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Network Architectures
 Network Architectures

Network Architectures
Connect to our experience passing over 52 million homes over the most prevalent architectures in all-fiber networks. Whether you’re deploying RFoG, GPON, EPON,
or looking to evolve to XGS-PON or NG-PON to technologies, we can help you find success with either a home run, centralized split, distributed split – or a blended
architecture, if that’s what’s best for your unique environment. As a leader in global FTTH deployments and innovation, whichever deployment scenario you choose
from the following table, we have a solution that will deliver value that’s right for you.

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 Preconnectorized NAP Preconnectorized Multilevel Distributed Tap FlexNAP® System

Speed of Deployment (HP) Slow Moderate Moderate Fast

Subscriber Connection
Fast Fast Fast Fast
Speed (HC)

Preconnectorized Yes, on subscriber drops Yes, on terminals and drops Yes, on terminals and drops Yes, on terminals and drops

Splice count in the Field High Low Low Low to moderate

Labor Skill Level High Low Low Low

Installation Risk due to

High Modetate High Low
Labor Variability

Scalable for Mass

Low Moderate Moderate to high High
Deployment

Deferability of HP Investment No High Low High

Inventory Management Low Moderate High High

Easily Adaptable High Moderate Low High

• Quick subscriber connection without

Main Benefit • Deployment cost deferral • Plug & Play distribution network • Deployment risk reduction
opening the terminal

• Requires skilled labor splicing for • Star network design can demand
Main Challenge • Fault propagation • Demands pre-engineering efforts
the HP more cable

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Central Office/Headend Solutions

 Central Office/Headend Solutions

Central Office/Headend Solutions

The core of every network is the central office or headend (CO/HE). It’s the foundation needed to support the demand for new connectivity, capacity, and speed.
To simplify the design and deployment of your CO/HE, we’ve developed versatile product families that deliver industry-leading density, enable improved scalability,
and provide the lowest total cost of ownership. Use the following table to pinpoint the product set within our portfolio that will work best for your network.

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 High Density Medium Density Splice Transition

Closet Connector Optical Splice Splice Closure

Centrix™ System EDGE™/EDGE8® Solutions UNISUB Family Eclipse® Hardware
Housing (CCH) Enclosure CEFO MAX

ISP Central Office and OSP Central office, headend,

Application Central office, headend Central office, headend
Street Cabinet
Remotes
remotes
OSE-UD0-00-3 CEFO MAX T1-SC
19-in or 23-in with front and rear 19-in or 23-in with rear cable
Frame Configuration cable access access
Front Access 19-in or 23-in 19-in or 23-in
5,184 single-fiber/6,912 Splice capacity:
1,440 SC mass fusion ribbon splices 048 to 288”
Capacity in 2,880 SC/4,320 LC
5,760 LC 1440 ports 2,880 with 24-port 1,440 (864 with PON splitters)
7-ft Frame (3,840 with PON splitters)
cassettes LC
Wall-Mountable Option No No No Yes Yes

Loose Tube: outdoor dielectric, OSE-HD0-00-1

Loose Tube: outdoor dielectric, CEFO MAX T1-SE
outdoor armored, indoor/
Loose Tube: outdoor dielectric, indoor/outdoor, and riser 1,440 single-fiber/360 mass
outdoor, and riser cables Splice capacity:
indoor/outdoor, riser, and cables fusion ribbon splices
outdoor micro cables Preterminated assemblies Ribbon: outdoor dielectric, 048 to 288
Ribbon: outdoor dielectric, (4,320 fibers)
Cable Type with plenum non-armored or Loose Tube
indoor/outdoor, and riser
outdoor armored, indoor/
Ribbon: outdoor dielectric, plenum armored cables outdoor, riser and plenum
indoor/outdoor, cables
cables
and riser cables Tight-buffered: riser and
Tight-buffered: riser and
plenum cables
plenum cables CEFO MAX T2-SC
OSE-HD2-00-1
SC, LC, FC, ST® Compatible, MTP Splice capacity:
Connector Type SC, LC, MTP connector
®
LC, MTP connector SC, LC
connectors
SC, FC, LC 1,008 single-fiber splice
384 to 720
Jumper Size 1.2, 1.6, 2.0 mm 1.6, 2.0 mm 2mm diameter 1.2, 1.6, 2.0 mm 1.2, 1.6, 2.0 mm
Devices, CWDM, Triplexers, and
Yes No On demand No Yes
Quadplexers
Accommodate Splitters Yes Yes, 1x2 only Yes Yes Yes OSE-LD0-00-1
CEFO MAX T2-SE
Port Tapping Yes Yes No No No 576 single-fiber/144 mass
Splice capacity:
On-Frame Splicing Yes Yes On demand Yes Yes fusion ribbon splices
384 to 720
(1,728 fibers)
Removable Housing Cover 4U only 1U and 2U only Yes Yes Yes

• Fix and swing-frames and 19”

and ETSI frames
• GR-449 Issue 3 compliant
• Holds 3.5 and 5 mm tubes and
•S  calable in features and
patch cord cables up to 3 mm
function • Variety of field-termination
• Base-8 and Base-12 fiber cable diameter
• I ndustry-leading cable and options
applications • Fiber and cable guides and • Integrated fiber management • Wall, 23-in rack,
jumper management • Platinum interior color maxi-
• Tip-to-tip solution for data radius control • Front-to-back jumper access and T-slot mountable • High splicing capacity: 720
•B  ase-8 and Base-12 fiber mizes visibility
Quick Facts applications
centers and storage area • Sturdy design
• Splice cassette for in-frame
• Splitter compatible with • Seven watertight 16 bypass ports
networks (SANs) • Available as empty or pre- OptiTect® Gen III and LS series compression fittings • Aerial or underground
•E  nclosed 4U housing option splicing in an easy-to-
• Ideal for structured equipped units with FRM • Heat-shrink, RTV, and installation
available manage, compact footprint
cabling in a data center splice trays and/or optical mass fusion splice trays
• Versatile cassettes/modules
components such as splitters
including staggered LC cas-
and filters
sette for improved port access
• Cables and tubes can be strain
relieved on the side bracket

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Cable Assemblies
 Cable Assemblies

Cable Assemblies
Cable assemblies are an often overlooked critical component of your inside plant connectivity portfolio. As the industry’s leading supplier of cable assemblies, Corning’s
state-of-the-art manufacturing process ensures reliable connector performance with products that meet or exceed all industry standards for reflectance and insertion
loss. Our ability to scale to meet your deployment needs is what sets us apart, along with the highest-quality fiber and factory-tested connectors. All assemblies undergo
rigorous performance testing to ensure optimal quality in every connector. Constant process improvements offer a variety of options in fiber, cable, and connector types
to meet your network’s ever-evolving needs.

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 Indoor Assemblies Indoor/Outdoor Assemblies

Single-Fiber Assemblies Multifiber Assemblies Small Cell Assembly

Subunit Size 1.2, 1.6, 2.0 mm 1.2, 1.6, 2.0 mm 17.8mm

250 μm (for the 1.2 mm)

Fiber Size 250 μm 250 μm
900 μm (for the 1.6 and 2.0 mm)

Assembly Type Jumpers, pigtails Jumpers, pigtails, harnesses, trunks Harness

Cable Design Round Round FREEDM LSZH Flat Drop cable

Central office, headend,

Application Central office, headend FTTx
mobile switch center, remote

Solution Compatibility Centrix™ system, CCH, and Eclipse® hardware Centrix system, EDGE and EDGE8 solutions FlexNAP and MF2 terminals

Fiber Count 1 8, 12, 24, increments up to 1,728 12

Bend-insensitive fibers Bend-insensitive fibers

Single-Mode: Corning® SMF-28® Ultra fiber Corning® Single-Mode: SMF-28 Ultra fiber
Fiber Type Single Mode
ClearCurve® LBL or Multimode: ClearCurve OM3, OM4,
ClearCurve ZBL fibers and OM5 fiber

SC APC, SC UPC, LC APC, LC UPC, FC APC, FC UPC, ST® SC APC, SC UPC, LC APC, LC UPC,
Connector Types LC UPC Single Mode Duplex
compatible PC connectors MTP® connectors

Bag, box, or reel Bag, box, or reel

Packaging Individual
Jumper-in-a-box Jumper-in-a-box

• Hardened, Multi-fiber connectivity and flame retardant

• High-performance and quick connectivity with MTP
• Single-length management and simplified inventory drop cable allow fast, safe deployment in indoor/out-
connector-enabled assemblies
Quick Facts with jumper-in-a-box for Centrix system-compatible door space
• Manage polarity (type A or B) in conjunction with
assemblies (5 m) • Duplex LC connectors are compatible with most radios
Corning’s universal polarity EDGE systems
used in the Fiber To The Antenna application

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Optical Cables
 Optical Cables

Optical Cables
We invented the first low-loss optical fiber over 40 years ago, igniting the critical spark that began a communications revolution and forever changed the world.
And today, after recently delivering our 1 billionth kilometer of fiber, we continue to lead the industry in product quality and innovation. With designs for every environment,
our innovative cables solve your unique application challenges, from congested duct space and environmental extremes, to mechanical forces and cable entry concerns.
Use the following table to identify the right cable for your FTTH network.

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 Loose Tube Cables Micro Cables

SOLO® All-Dielectric Self-Supporting

ALTOS® Loose Tube Cable MiniXtend® Cable MiniXtend HD Cable
(ADSS) Cable

Fiber Size 250 μm 250 μm 250 μm 200 μm

Splicer Compatibility Single-fiber splicers Single-fiber splicers Single-fiber splicers Single-fiber splicers

Yes, up to 288 fibers in dielectric; Yes, with binderless* FastAccess® Yes, with binderless* FastAccess
FastAccess® Technology No
armored up to 72 fibers technology technology

Aerial lashed, duct, direct-buried

Aerial self-supporting, best near
Environment (armored recommended for Microduct Microduct
power lines or for long spans
direct-buried and toning)

Duct Requirements Dielectric and Lite armored cable: 8 mm microduct: 12-96 fibers
Aerial only 12 mm microduct: 288 fibers
(inner diameter) 1.25-in duct up to 432 fibers 10 mm microduct: 144 fibers

Armor Available Yes No No No

FREEDM® indoor/outdoor cable,

Flame-Rated Version No, outdoor only FREEDM indoor/outdoor cable No
riser LSZH™ cable

Fiber Count 12-432 12-288 12-144 144-432

• FastAccess technology enables up to

70 percent faster cable access and • Utilizes Corning® SMF-28® Ultra
• Most widely deployed cable • I deal when no strand is available to lash
Quick Facts 80 percent lower installation cost vs. 200 mm optical fiber to achieve
design globally to and new strand is cost prohibitive
standard cable jackets, reduces risk of the most dense cable
damage to buffer tubes and fibers

*Corning’s proprietary binderless FastAccess® technology refers to the combination of a Corning FastAccess technology jacket with an innovative technology used to bind cable construction through the manufacturing process, eliminating the use of
binder yarns and waterblocking tapes.

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Local Convergence Point

 Local Convergence Point
TOP

Local Convergence Point

The network you build today will serve your customers for many years, so we’ve designed our family of cabinets to serve them well. These cabinets, the cornerstone of our
FTTH portfolio, enable quick subscriber turn-up and error-free, long-term management of your climbing take rates. See the following options to find your ideal balance of
size, density, and features. All cabinets incorporate our innovative cable routing and splitter storage.

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 Local Convergence Cabinet, HD Series Splice Closure CEFO MAX

Architecture Centralized FTTx aerial, underground

288, 576, 896 fibers

Capacity 288 to 768 fibers
(scalable for each)

Prestubbed Feeder No No

Distribution Stub(s) No Yes, 8 circular ports for 5.5-20.0mm cables plus 8 circular ports for 5.5-13.5mm cables

Mounting Options Pad or pole (large size only) Pole, messenger, underground (see PCS in the catalog number, before STD)

Splitter Dual 1x16 or 1x32 SE versions allow use of splitters

xWDM Capability No SE versions allow use of xWDMs

Splice Yes Yes

Splitter Compatibility LS series splitters SE versions allow use of splitters

Pass-Through Capability Yes No

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Fiber in Single-Family Units (SFU)
A

C
F
D E

A Central Office/Headend (pages 8 and 10) D Optical Distribution Cable (page 12 or 22)
Network electronics combine and disperse signals to a specified serving area. Bulk or preterminated cable solutions extend into neighborhoods
and along city streets to cover the desired serving area.
B Optical Feeder Cable (page 12)
Fiber optic cables feed small distribution-serving areas. E Network Access Point (page 19 or 24)
Discrete locations along the cable path allow for subscriber access to the
C Local Convergence Point (page 15) distribution cable through closures or terminals.
In centralized and distributed split architectures, the field splitters are
managed in this consolidated splice point. F Subscriber Drop (page 31 or 36)
The final piece connects the customer premise electronics to the assigned
network access point.

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Closures and Terminals
Whether your FTTH network design has closures in a buried or aerial environment, one thing remains the same: you need assured environmental protection and quick,
incremental subscriber drops. From our experience in the field, we know that not all closures are the same. Our preconnectorized terminals are thoughtfully designed to
incorporate individual strain-relief, sealing of all cables, and quick-release clamps for easy re-entry. With our expanded solution portfolio, we can help you choose the one
that’s best for your deployment from the following tables.

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Closures and Terminals

 Closures and Terminals

Below and Above-Grade Closures Above-Grade Closures

MPE UCAO 2178 BPEO Corning® SLiC™ CTO NG

Vault, strand, pole, Vault, strand, pole,

Installation Environment Vault, strand Vault, pole, façade Strand Strand, pole, façade
pedestal, façade pedestal, façade

XSB: 48, XLB 96 Up to 576 splices with

Model 533-432 fibers
Single-Fiber Splices – S: 96 loose tube; up to 1,152
144 24, 36, 48, 60 Model 542-432 fibers 36F
Loose Tube L: 288 splices with single-fiber
Model 733-864 fibers
XL: 576 G657 fiber

Sealing Type Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Free-breathing Mechanical

Yes, small sizes support Yes, with OptiTap , ECAM,

®
Doubles as Terminal Yes, spliced or via ports Yes, spliced or via ports Yes Yes, spliced or via ports
spliced drops or direct splice

None, splice only; None, splice only;

Splice only or 12/16/24 SC Splice, SC, or OptiTap None, splice only. Mini
Connector Type OptiTip® or OptiTap® OptiTip® or OptiTap® None, splice only
bulkhead connectors connectors ECAM
connectors connectors

Number of Distribution/ Expandable kits available;

2, 4 2, 4 Up to 25 24 2,4
Drop Cables port counts vary

XS: 3 Butt only

Maximum Number Cable S: 2 per side
8 (4 per side) 8 (4 per side) Up to 29 28 Up to 16
Ports L: 2 per side
XL: 4 per side

Cable Entry Style In-Line, butt In-Line, butt In-Line, butt Butt In-Line, butt Butt

Slack Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Accommodates Splitters
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
and Optical Devices

IP68, ANATEL – available IP68 (buried)

IEC/GR or Specific Attribute IP68 GR-771 GR-771 (aerial) IP55
for Brazil IP56 (aerial)

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FlexNAP™ System
Save time and money with our FlexNAP™ system, a pre-engineered factory-terminated network access point integrated into fiber optic distribution cables.
Designed for FTTH networks, the factory-tested and factory-sealed system deploys up to 50 percent faster than traditional deployment methods. Depending
on your network architecture, either the FlexNAP standard, single-fiber, or multiuse system will be your choice for this technician-friendly FTTH innovation.

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FlexNap™ System
 FlexNap™ System

FlexNAP™ System

Flexnap SST FlexNAP™ Standard System FlexNAP Single-Fiber System FlexNAP Multiuse System

Architecture Distributed Centralized, home run Distributed Combined home run, centralized, distributed

ALTOS® loose tube cable (dielectric, armored ALTOS loose tube cable (dielectric or armor): ALTOS loose tube cable (dielectric or armor):
Maximum Fiber Count 12 fibers
or figure-8): 216 fibers 216 fibers 216 fibers

Aerial Self-Supporting Cable Yes Yes, with RPX ribbon or ALTOS figure-8 cable Yes, with RPX ribbon cable Yes, with RPX ribbon cable

Loose tube: 1.25-in duct up to 72 fibers Loose tube: 1.25-in duct up to 72 fibers
Buried Environment SST Flat Drop Cable dielectric 2-in duct up to 216-fiber dielectric dielectric 2-in duct up to 216-fiber dielectric RPX ribbon cable: 2-in duct
or 72-fiber armored cable or 72-fiber armored cable

2, dual tap dual tether option available to 2, OptiTip and OptiTap tethers collocated at
Maximum Tethers per Tap 1 1
access 48-fibers max per location the same tap point

Multifiber Connector Using OptiTip® Connectors: Using OptiTip Connectors:

N/A N/A
Tether Options Loose tube: 2, 4, 6, 8, or 12 Loose Tube: 2, 4, 6, 8, or 12

Using OptiTap® Connectors: Using OptiTap Connectors:

Single-Fiber Connector Loose tube: 1, 2, or 4 Loose tube: 1, 2, or 4
1, 2, or 4 N/A
Tether Options Tethers with more than 1 fiber have Tethers with more than 1 fiber have
secondary furcation point secondary furcation point

Supports Preterm Laterals N/A Yes, maximum 48 fiber per lateral N/A Yes, maximum 48 fiber per lateral

Pretermination Possible Yes, maximum 48 fiber via dual tether dual

No No No
at Cabinet tap with pretermination-enabled cabinet

Enables Converged Networks No Yes Yes Yes

Supports 1:4 and 1:8 stubless splitter MTS Supports 1:4 and 1:8 stubless splitter MTS
OSP Terminal Compatibility Supports MTB and MPF terminals Supports MTB, MPF, MTS, and MSF terminals
and MSF terminals and MSF terminals

Supports OptiTap single-fiber Supports OptiTap single-fiber

Supports OptiTip multifiber Supports OptiTap and OptiTip
MDU Terminal Compatibility connector-enabled splitter MDU connector-enabled splitter MDU
connector-enabled MDU and LPT terminals connector-enabled MDU and LPT terminals
and LPT terminals and LPT terminals

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Outside Plant Terminals
Specifically designed for outside plant (OSP) fiber access networks, our multiport family delivers fully sealed environmental protection and fast, easy incremental
connection for increased deployment velocity. For the greatest deployment acceleration, you can pair connector-enabled terminals with our FlexNAP™ system.
Another best practice is to consolidate cable access points by routing several terminal stubs to a single-splice location, increasing workforce efficiency and reducing
the total connection time for subscribers.

Through our extensive FTTH experience, we’ve designed these OSP terminals with flexible form factors and integrated splitters to adapt to your individual network.
Look at the following table to see which combination of features is right for you.

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Outside Plant Terminals

 Outside Plant Terminals

MultiPort Terminals

MultiPort Splitter Terminated MultiPort Splitter Stubless MultiPort Splitter Stubless

Multiport without splitter
(MTS) (MTS) (MTD)

Architecture Distributer Split Distributed Distributed Cascading Tap (MTD)

Drop Capacity 12x OptiTap 4, 8 ports 4, 8 ports 4, 8 ports

None; OptiTap® drop assemblies serve as None; OptiTap® drop assemblies serve as
Input Cable SST-Drop cable (toneable or dielectric) SST-Drop cable (toneable or dielectric)
input cable input cable

OptiTap single-fiber hardened connector

(male)
OptiTap single-fiber hardened connector OptiTap single-fiber hardened connector
Input Connector 1x 12f OptiTip or
(female) (female)
OptiTip® multifiber hardened connector
(with expansion port only)

Splitter No 1x4 or 1x8 1x4 or 1x8 1x2 and/or 1x8

FlexNAP™ System
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Compatible

Expansion Port No Configurable No Yes

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 Distribution Terminals

UltraNAP™ 4-Port Terminal UltraNAP 6-Port Terminal

MF2 MultiPort Terminal MF4 MultiPort Terminal MF12 MultiPort Terminal
(B1, S1) (B1, S1)

Architecture Centralized Centralized Centralized, home run Centralized, home run Centralized, home run

12-fiber capacity: 12-fiber capacity:

4-24 fiber capacity: 4-48 fiber capacity: 48-144 fiber capacity:
Four OptiTap® ports Six OptiTap ports
Drop Capacity 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, or 12
with two 4-fiber OptiTip® with one 6-fiber OptiTip
2-fiber OptiTip ports 4-fiber OptiTip ports 12-fiber OptiTip ports
expansion ports expansion port

SST-Drop cable SST-Drop cable

SST-Drop cable SST-Drop™ cable (toneable or dielectric) (toneable or dielectric)
Input Cable ALTOS cable
(toneable or dielectric) (toneable or dielectric) MiniXtend® cable MiniXtend cable
ALTOS® cable ALTOS cable

None (stubbed) None (stubbed)

None (stubbed) None (stubbed)
or or
or or
Input Connector OptiTip multifiber hardened OptiTip multifiber hardened None (stubbed)
OptiTip multifiber hardened OptiTip multifiber hardened
connector (6 ports/12-fiber connector (3 ports/12-fiber
connector connector
maximum for preconnectorized) maximum for preconnectorized)

Splitter No No No No No

FlexNAP™ System
Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Compatible

Expansion Port Yes Yes No No No

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Multidwelling (MDU) Terminals and NIDs

Multidwelling (MDU) Terminals and NIDs

Multidwelling (MDU) Terminals and NIDs

Whether you’re servicing a business or a residence, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer for your multidwelling or multitenant needs. You need a customized solution and
a collaborator with the expertise to simplify your challenges, so you can focus on delivering the services and applications that your subscribers expect. Other variables
like aesthetics, labor skill level, and rights-of-way access will factor into your architecture and product selection. Choose a supplier that knows your environment and has
manufacturing expertise that can help you choose flexible, simplified product sets. What you will find on the following pages are a range of solutions that address the wide
variety of environments you may encounter in the field, backed by the expertise we’ve gained in more than 15 years of global deployments.

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 Multidwelling Unit Terminals

Fiber Distribution Compact Fiber Riser Distribution

Building Access Terminal (BAT) Splice Closure BPEO
Terminal (PBO Series) Distribution Terminal Terminal (RTW or RTC)

Centralized, distributed, Centralized, distributed,

Architecture Centralized, distributed Centralized, distributed Centralized, home run
or home run or home run

Environment Indoor/outdoor Outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor Indoor

12, 24 Fiber
Configurable
Capacity 8 and 16 fibers Up to 12 fibers Up to 12 fibers (by adding 12-F
(up to 16 fibers)
SC modules)

Prestubbed Feeder RPDpass® riser cable assembly No N/A N/A MTP®-enabled

Window-cut riser cables or Clear

Compatible Solutions RPDpass riser cable assembly No No RPDpass®
Track micro-module cables

MIC® cable, minicable, ROC™ 2.9 compact,

Up to 7 mm round cable or 3x2 Corning® ClearCurve® drop cable, Up to 4.8 mm
Drop drop cable, ClearCurve drop 4.8 rugged, Clear Track, RPDpass
mm flat cable SST-Drop™ or ROC™ Drop cables drop cables
cable (2.9 to 4.8 mm) horizontal

Quad 1x4, quad 1x8, 1x16, and

Splitter 1x8 or 1x16 Yes, up to 1x8 Yes, up to 1x16 No
1x32 available

Slack No No Yes Yes No

Yes, to pigtails for Yes, splice riser to pigtails

Splice Yes Yes preconnectorized drops for preconnectorized drops or No
or full splice directly to drops full splice directly to drops

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 Network Interface Devices (NIDs)

Integrated Fiber NID FTH-602 FTH-76S FTH-NG1

Architecture Centralized, home run All All All

Environment Outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor

1-6 Fibers (spliced)

1-24 Fibers
Capacity 1 or 2 Fibers 1-6 Fibers 1-2 Fibers
(connectorized)
(connectorized)

SC APC
SC UPC/APC SC UPC/APC
Prestubbed Feeder N/A OptiTap® adapter
LC UPC/APC LC UPC/APC
(1 fiber only)

Compatible Solutions No Field-installable connectors Field-installable connectors Field-installable connectors

Up to 4.8 mm Up to 4.8 mm Up to 4.8 mm Up to 4.8 mm

Drop
drop cables drop cables drop cables drop cables

Splitter No No No No

Slack Yes, up to 10 m of 4.8 mm 3m 10 m Repair loop only

Yes, to pigtails for preconnectorized drops

Splice Mechanical, fusion Fusion No splicing
or full splice directly to drops

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Drop Assemblies
To reduce the cost and time of deploying drop cables in your optical access network, we factory terminate our drops with either SC APC or environmentally
sealed hardened connectors. These innovative single-fiber drop cable assemblies enable quick, highly reliable customer connections – without field splicing.
Available on a wide variety of cables, you can choose a design that’s right for your application. Determine which product best fits your needs using
the provided table.

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Drop Assemblies
 Drop Assemblies

Outdoor Jumpers Outdoor Drop Outdoor/Indoor Drop

SST-Drop In-Line Cable Low Friction Compact Drop SST-Drop™

ROC Jumper
Assembly, Female OptiTap® Connector Cable Assembly Cable Assembly

OptiTap® to OptiTap® Assembly Female OptiTap pigtail or OptiTap® to OptiTap® assembly OptiTap® to SC APC assembly
Connectorized
or OptiTap® Jumper female-to-male OptiTap assembly or OptiTap pigtail or OptiTap pigtail

Toneable/Dielectric Both Both Toneable Both

Buried/Aerial Both Both Both Both

Fiber Subunit 900 µm 250 µm 250 μm 250 µm

FastAccess® Technology Yes No No No

Flat/Round Cable Flat Flat Flat Flat

Indoor/Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Indoor/outdoor Outdoor

Fiber Count 1 1-2 1 1

Fiber Type SMF-28e+ fiber SMF-28e+ fiber G.657 A2 Corning® SMF-28e+® fiber

Pulling Grip No Available No Available

• Very compact design, together with low

• Compact outdoor drop allows for more • Ideal to branch off multiports and • Robust flat drop cable for
friction LSZH jacket makes it suitable
Quick Facts slack to be managed at subscriber position at lot lines between subscriber self-supporting or direct-buried
for indoor and outdoor applications,
premise premise applications
including duct installation

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 Indoor Drops In-Living Unit (ILU)

Corning® ClearCurve® ClearCurve

Rugged Drop Compact Drop SC APC Shuttered Jumper
Cable Assembly Cable Assembly

SC APC or SC UPC SC APC or SC UPC

Connectorized SC APC shuttered
(jumper or pigtail) (jumper or pigtail)

Outer Dimensions 4.8 mm 2.9 mm 3.0 mm

Fiber Size 900 µm 900 µm 900 µm

Cable Design Round Round Round

Installation Wall/trim Wall/trim or conduit N/A

Indoor/Outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor only

Fiber Count 1 1 1

Ultra bend-insensitive (UBIF)

Fiber Type ClearCurve ZBL fiber ClearCurve ZBL fiber
fiber

Packaging Bag or reel Bag or reel Bag

Pulling Grip Available No No

• Optimized for running inconspicuously under carpet

• Self-bend-limiting jacket allows for widest variation • Ideal connection from low-profile wall space with
Quick Facts and along door frames or molding. Also suitable for
of installation methods including stapling visual connection reference
raceway and microduct installations

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Residential Hardware
 Residential Hardware

Residential Hardware
Whether you’re taking fiber to the living unit or fiber all the way in a living unit, Corning’s variety of small transition boxes and outlets provide the optimal transition
point for a variety of applications. With a number of different connector styles and mounting options, each solution offers a custom fit for your fiber deployment.
All products are easy to deploy and can be used in both single-family and multifamily unit installations. As fiber progresses closer to subscribers, these transition
points will become increasingly important in your network.

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 Distribution In-Living Unit (ILU)

Small Point-of- Micro Point-of- Low-Profile Shuttered Wall

Entry (POE) Box Entry Box Wall Plate Terminal (SWT)

Environment Hallway Hallway In-Living unit In-Living unit

Installation N/A N/A Wall-mountable or outlet Wall-mountable

Capacity 1 SC adapter inside Pass-through 1 port 4 ports

Connectivity Type 12-F micro-module N/A SC SC, LC

1.5 m of 18 mm
Cable Compatibility 900 µm 900 µm All indoor drops
micro-module

Slack Holds 1 splice in lieu of adapter N/A 1.5 m or 900 µm 0.3-0.9 m, depending on cable size

• Supports mid-span access to separate • Integrated shuttered SC APC port with • Surface-mount configurable
• Conceals the hole from hallway into
and terminate individual subscriber visual indicator ensures safe terminal to support up to 4 ports,
Quick Facts subscriber living unit while protecting
fiber, allowing remaining fibers to subscriber connections with SC APC flexible for business and residential
subscriber drop
pass through shuttered jumper environments

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Bulk Drop Cables

 Bulk Drop Cables

Bulk Drop Cables

Engineered to withstand demanding conditions, from environmental extremes to mechanical forces, our drop cables can be strung aerially along telephone poles, installed
inside underground ducts, or buried directly below ground. We protect the integrity of our optical fibers with rugged constructions and resistance to ultraviolet light and
temperature fluctuations. However you plan to deploy your subscriber drops, we’ve included a cable design for you on the next page.

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 Flat Drop Cables

SST-Drop Indoor/Outdoor
SST-Drop™ Cables ROC™ Drop 900 Cables Long-Span Drop Cables Clear Drop Cables Drop Low Friction
Cables

Toneable/Dielectric Both Both Both Dielectric Dielectric Toneable

Cable Size 8.1 x 4.5 mm 6.6 x 3.0 mm 8.1 x 4.5 mm N/A 2.5 x 4 mm 1.2 mm

Fiber Size 250 µm 900 µm 900 µm 250 µm 900 µm 250 µm

FastAccess® Technology Yes Yes Yes No Yes No

Aerial (designed specifi-

Aerial/buried Aerial/buried Aerial/buried
cally for long-span aerial Aerial, outdoor, and wall
Installation (toneable recommended (toneable recommended (toneable recommended Aerial/Duct
applications in NESC me- indoor
for buried) for buried) for buried)
dium to heavy conditions)

Indoor/Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Indoor/outdoor Outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/Outdoor LSZH

Fiber Count 1-12 1 1-2 1-12 1 1 Fiber

SMF-28e+ fiber, Corning®

ClearCurve LBL or Bend-insensitive or Clear-
Fiber Type Corning® SMF-28e+® fiber ClearCurve® LBL, or Corning® SMF-28® Ultra G657 -A2
ClearCurve ZBL fiber Curve ZBL fiber
ClearCurve ZBL fibers

Yes, one or both ends Yes, one or both ends Yes, one or both ends Yes, one or both ends
Yes, one or both ends
Option to Preconnectorize with OptiTap® or SC APC with OptiTap or SC APC with OptiTap or SC APC No with OptiTap® or SC APC
with SC APC
connectors connectors connectors connectors

Packaging Bulk Bulk Bulk or reel in a box Bulk Bulk, reel in a box, or bag Bulk
• Clear Drop eliminates
•E  nables span lengths
the need for termination
up to 500 ft with no
• Reduced OD increases • Eliminate indoor ONT hardware to transition
• Offers exceptional support or messenger
flexibility and improves transitions with a flame- from the outdoor
crush resistance in an wire required
Quick Facts slack storage as com- rated indoor subunit environment to an • Low Friction Cable
easy-access, single-tube • Compatible with
pared to standard flat with OptiTap or SC APC indoor terminal, with a
design OptiSnap® and OptiTap
drop cables connectors clear internal subunit for
field-installable nearly invisible routing
connectors in living units
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 Round Drop Cables ClearTrack Fiber Pathways

DualDrop™ Round Corning® ClearCurve® ClearCurve Compact Clear Track Clear Track 12-Fiber
Drop Cables Rugged Drop Cables Drop Cables In-Living Unit (ILU) Micro-Module Cable (Hallway)

Toneable/Dielectric Dielectric Dielectric Dielectric N/A N/A

Fiber Size 900 µm 900 µm 900 µm 900 µm 1.8 mm

FastAccess® Technology Yes No No No No

Wall with Clear Track in-living Wall with Clear Track hallway
Installation Aerial, facades, and duct Wall/trim Wall/trim or conduit
unit fiber pathway fiber pathway

Indoor/outdoor riser, indoor

Indoor/Outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor/outdoor Indoor only Indoor only
riser, indoor plenum

Fiber Count 1 1-2 1 1 12

Corning® ClearCurve® ZBL fiber ClearCurve ZBL fiber or ClearCurve ZBL fiber or
Fiber Type Ultra-bend-insensitive fiber Ultra-bend-insensitive fiber
or ClearCurve LBL fiber ClearCurve LBL fiber ClearCurve LBL fiber

Option to Preconnectorize Yes Yes Yes No Yes

Packaging Bulk Bulk or reel in a box Bulk or reel in a box Bulk or kit with ILU track Bulk or kit with hallway track

• Adhesive tape on the back

• Optimized for running •U
 se with the Clear Track
• DualDrop Cable eliminates of the pathway enables fast
• Self-bend-limiting jacket inconspicuously under Hallway small point-of-entry
the need for termination and easy installation on
allows for widest variation carpet and along door box to terminate with a
Quick Facts hardware to transition from practically any surface
of installation methods frames or molding field-mounted mechanical
the outdoor environment to • Optional cover provides
including stapling •S  uitable for raceway and connector or splice for
an indoor terminal additional durability
microduct installations connection to the living unit
with virtual invisibility

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Field-Installable Connectors
Field connectorization is fast and convenient whether you’re looking for a fusion or mechanical splice. Corning offers both indoor and outdoor solutions in a variety of
connector types and toolkits to support your application of choice. With high-optical performance of factory-polished connectors and immediate feedback on the quality
of the connector installation, you can be assured of reliable connections. Evaluate the connectorization option that best suits your deployment and take advantage of the
craft-friendly products throughout this section.

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Field-Installable Connectors
 Field-Installable Connectors

Mechanical Connectors and Splices Splice-and-Polish Connectors

OptiSnap® Connectors No Polish Connector (NPC) Fibrlok™ Optical Fiber Splice 2529 Crimplok™

Fiber Compatibility Single-mode/multimode Single-mode/multimode Single-mode/multimode Single-mode/multimode

250, 900 μm fibers 250, 900 μm fibers 250, 900 μm fibers

Cable Compatibility 250, 900 μm fibers
1.6, 2.0, 2.9 mm cables 1.6, 2.0, 3.0 mm cables 1.6, 2.0, 3.0, or 4.8 mm cables

Fiber Subunit Compatibility 900, 250 μm 900, 250 μm 900, 250 μm 900, 250 μm

Indoor Indoor Indoor Indoor

Environment Outdoor in appropriate hardware or Outdoor in appropriate hardware or Outdoor in appropriate hardware or Outdoor in appropriate hardware or
enclosures enclosures enclosures enclosures

SC APC, SC UPC, LC APC, LC UPC, ST® SC APC, SC UPC, LC APC, LC UPC, ST

Connector Style N/A SC APC, SC UPC
compatible connectors compatible connectors

2510 Fibrlok™ 8765T-APC

Toolkit Required TKT-OPTISNAP-CF Optional (8865, 8865-C)
assembly tool 8765T-UPC

Individual connectors or convenience Individual connectors or convenience Individual connectors or convenience

Packaging Convenience pack of 60
pack of 25 pack of 60 pack of 60

• Designed for rapid terminations at

• Low cost of tooling, ideal for all FTTx • High-quality field splice without the • Excellent optical performance for
Quick Facts the home in FTTH applications or in
installation need for a fusion splicer all indoor/outdoor environment
the central office headend

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Fiber in Multidwelling Units (MDU)
A Outside Demarcation Point (page 15)
Most MDU scenarios feature a demarcation point outside the
building. Multiple small MDUs are often fed by distribution
cabinets in the outside plant.

B Inside the Basement (page 17 or 28)

D
Medium- to large-sized buildings often have a dedicated splitter
cabinet supporting anywhere from 32 to 864 living units.

C At the Floor (page 28)

Riser cables feed terminals on the floor and serve as the transition C
point from riser to horizontal cabling. Some buildings require a
dedicated terminal on each floor, whereas other buildings use one
terminal serving several adjacent floors.

D To the Living Unit (pages 31, 34, and 36)

In medium- and large-sized MDUs, horizontal drop cables run down
hallways providing an access point for subscribers to connect. In
small MDUs, drop cables home run to the cabinet/splitter terminal. A

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