Physical specifications

Table 1. IBM® Multimode jumper cable specifications (62.5 μm): Physical specifications
Specification Details
Connector color Black or Beige
Jacket color

OM2 - Orange

OM3 - Aqua

Jacket outside diameter 4.8 mm (0.189 in.), SC Duplex; 2 mm (0.08 in.) MT–RJ
Weight (see note [for information only]) 20 grams per meter (0.013 pound per foot)
Installation tensile strength (see note) 1000 newtons (225 lbf) maximum
Minimum bend radius (during installation) 4.0 mm (0.157 in.); 5 seconds maximum at 400 newtons (90lbf)
Minimum installed bend radius:
No load 12 mm (approx. 0.5 in.)
Long-term residual 25 mm (approx. 1.0 in.) at 89 newtons (20 lbf) maximum
Flammability Underwriters Laboratory-rated OFNR (Optical Fiber Nonconductive, Riser) UL-1666 (Plenum UL-910 is also acceptable)
Crush resistance 500 newtons per centimeter (286 lbf per inch) maximum
Maximum unsupported vertical rise 100 meters (328 feet)
Note: Cables only; connectors not included