Physical specifications

Table 1. IBM® multimode jumper cable specifications (50 μm): Physical specifications
Specification Details
Connector color Black or Beige
Jacket color Orange
Jacket outside dimensions Zip cord
Installation tensile strength (see note) 800 newtons (180 lbf) maximum
Minimum bend radius (during installation) 50 mm (1.969 in.); 5 seconds maximum at 100 newtons (22.5lbf)
Minimum installed bend radius:
No load 30 mm (approx. 1.2 in.)
Long-term residual 50 mm (approx. 2.0 in.) at 80 newtons (18 lbf) maximum
Flammability Underwriters Laboratory-rated OFNP (Optical Fiber Nonconductive, Plenum) UL-910
Crush resistance 888.8 newtons per centimeter (508 lbf per inch) maximum2
Notes:
  1. Cables only; connectors not included.
  2. Measured in accordance with EIA 455-41.