Re: NANOG Digest, Vol 43, Issue 53

[Pete Carah <pete () altadena net>]

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
> i
>
> You can also lay sealed PVC conduit and run indoor-rated cable if you keep
> it below the frost line.
>
> Frank