Here's some background on two approaches that allow for locating: http://www.fecinc.com/images/dynImages/Outside%20Plant%20FTTH%20presentation 1.pdf (page 11) Frank -----Original Message----- From: Pete Carah [mailto:pete@altadena.net] Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 2:09 AM To: nanog@nanog.org Subject: Re: NANOG Digest, Vol 43, Issue 53 On 08/19/2011 11:14 PM, Frank Bulk wrote:
You can order custom-made patch cables that are outdoor rated from any decent company that sells fiber patch cables for a living. If you want it to be locatable, make sure it includes some kind of metal strip. Note that he wanted to use fiber for lightning protection; the metal strip rather negates that...
-- Pete
Here's some pre-made armored options: http://goo.gl/sJ9NQ http://www.jemcables.com/ecommerce/CatalogSubCategoryDisplay.aspx?CID=101
http://www.macmall.com/p/Cables-To-Go-Cables/product~dpno~7910804~pdp.fhcjje
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You can also lay sealed PVC conduit and run indoor-rated cable if you keep it below the frost line.
Frank