FTTH Solution for Different Environments & Regions

FTTH arrangement solutions differ in various regions across the world. Climate, urban density, infrastructure restrictions, as well the environment for installation all dictate the right fiber optic drop cable and accessories to use. Using the wrong cable configuration can lead to cable aging, signal failure, causing excessive drooping on aerial Z cables, or safety risks in indoor installations.

As a leading global provider of fiber optic cables and FTTH solutions, ZION Communication offers a comprehensive “case-by-case” FTTH setup solution for urban buildings, countryside houses, long-span rural areas, inhospitable outdoor climates, high-density MDUs, and cold regions.

In this guide, we provide insight into various FTTH cables, cable configurations, and accessories for different environments.

■ FTTH for Indoor Dense Urban Buildings

High buildings • Underground conduits infrastructures • Fire-hazard surroundings

Indoor FTTH installations will require small-sized, flexible, and non-flammable drop cables.

Recommended Cables

• GJYFJHH 4.8mm – Flame-retardant LSZH sheath wall cable for high-speed lifts

• GJYFJH 3.0mm – Wall sprint central round drop cable

• GYFJU 2.0–4.0mm – Flexible, suitable for foothold wall-to-wall FTTH installations and outside-in configurations.

Why These Cables

• LSZH or Low Smoke Zero Halogen provides block fire safety

• Round drop configuration makes it suitable for vertical installers in the wall use

• Right for condominiums, malls, and office drops

Recommended Accessories

• FTTH Wall Outlet 86 Type

• SC/APC field fast connectors

• Drop cable clamps (indoor)

• Mini Splice Tray (6F/12F)

• In-building microducts system (7-10mm)

■ FTTH for Suburban Residential Houses

Villas • Small homes • Apartments

Suburban FTTH homes usually have limited outside installations and extensive indoor sections. Lightweight and flat drop cables are ideal for these setups.

Recommended Cables

• GJXFH (FRP Strength) – Corrosion-free, ideal for coastal applications for tough weather conditions

• GJXH (Steel Strength) – Greater resistance to power drops on outside walls

• GJXH Small (1.6×2.0mm) – For indoor wall installations

Why These Cables

• Flat shape makes them easier to install on outside walls

• For windbreaks and outside-to-inside configurations

• Lightweight and easy to carry when moving in tools

Recommended Accessories

• Outside wall racks (brackets)

• Nail-type drops clips

• FTTH small CPE box

• Mini Drop Splice closure (1-in/1-out)

• Corrugated tube

■ FTTH for Long-Span Aerial Rural Deployment

Rural farms • Poverty-stricken countries • Mountainy terrains

For FTTH cables across long-span poles on the countryside, the self-supporting aerial cable cable is required.

Recommended Cables

• GJYXCH (Steel messenger) – The strongest of all FTTH aerial cables used for long spans

• GJYXFCH (FRP messenger) – Non-corrodible and galvanized low drop cable

• GYXY-8S figure-8 – Stronger than other self-supporting FTTH configuration

• ASU (FRP Uni-tube) – Great for long-span aerial cables and inhospitable weather elements

• GYFXBY – Self-supporting, flat, and aerodynamically built

Why These Cables

• Self-supporting messenger wire doesn’t require support structures

• Pole spans should never exceed 250m

• FTTH installations can cover large areas for fewer costs

Recommended Accessories

• Suspension clamp (S-type and W-type)

• FTTH tension clamps (PA-1000, PA-1500)

• Stainless bands and buckles (SS304)

• Pole brackets and hooks

• In-line splice closure (IP68)

• Storage brackets

■ FTTH for Harsh Outdoor Climate & Extreme Weather

Desert heat • Humid climate • Indoor water impacts

Outdoor FTTH installations require drop cables with high resiliency to climate conditions.

Recommended Cables

• GYGXY (Glass Yarn + HDPE) – UV protective, anti-rodent, anti-moist, and anti-pesticide

• GYXY-8S – Great for outside aerial cables in windy terrains

• ASU (Uni-tube plastic) – Protects against desert heat and extreme hot weather conditions

Why These Cables

• HDPE provides superior outside climate protection

• Non-metallic resistant to corrosion

• For aerial or duct FTTH configurations

Recommended Accessories

• Anti-UV cable ties

• Antivirus anti-cable rodent springs

• IP68 protective closures

• Aerial clips (heavy-duty)

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