What does OM2 indicate and where is it used?

OM2 denotes a multimode fiber grade intended for short-to-medium reach multimode links. Cables with OM2 fibers are commonly used in campus backbones and interbuilding connections with multimode transceivers.

Is this cable suitable for outdoor installations?

Yes. The E52-00803 features corrugated steel armor and a black jacket designed for outdoor routed and protected conduit applications. It is appropriate for campus backbone and interbuilding routes where mechanical protection is required. Consider routing method and termination compatibility during installation.

HCS OM2 8 Fiber Stainless Steel Armored Cable - Outdoor SLT Black E52-00803

SKU: E52-00803

The HCS E52-00803 is an OM2 multimode 8-fiber corrugated steel armored outdoor fiber optic cable. Specified as OM2 multimode, it is intended for short-to-medium reach multimode links. The corrugated steel armor offers enhanced mechanical protection against crushing and impact, while the black jacket suits outdoor routed and protected conduit installations. Typical use cases include campus backbone routes, interbuilding connections and protected external pathways where mechanical resilience is required. The E52-00803 model identifier aids selection and inventory tracking. Installers should consider routing method, jacket protection and connectorization compatibility during deployment.

Technical specifications

Brand	HCS Kablo
Product code (SKU)	E52-00803
Fibre type	OM2 Multimode
Fibre count	8 fiber
Colour	Black
Installation	Outdoor
Protection	Steel armoured

Applications

Campus backbones and interbuilding links
Protected outdoor routes, ducts and conduit installations
Access runs to data centers for short-to-medium multimode links
External infrastructure where mechanical protection is required

Key benefits

Corrugated steel armor provides improved mechanical protection
OM2 multimode fiber suitable for short-to-medium reach deployments
Black jacket optimized for outdoor routed installations
8 fibers deliver compact capacity for backbone and access links

Frequently asked questions

What does OM2 indicate and where is it used?: OM2 denotes a multimode fiber grade intended for short-to-medium reach multimode links. Cables with OM2 fibers are commonly used in campus backbones and interbuilding connections with multimode transceivers.
Is this cable suitable for outdoor installations?: Yes. The E52-00803 features corrugated steel armor and a black jacket designed for outdoor routed and protected conduit applications. It is appropriate for campus backbone and interbuilding routes where mechanical protection is required. Consider routing method and termination compatibility during installation.

Ordering and technical support

HCS OM2 8 Fiber Stainless Steel Armored Cable - Outdoor SLT Black E52-00803 is supplied by Fomar Fiber Optik as an authorised HCS Kablo dealer, with project pricing, stock information and technical consultancy. Share the order code with us for quantity-based pricing and delivery time.

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