SmartFIBER

Summary: SmartFIBER

SmartFIBER: Low‑Voltage Fiber Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Projects

Windy City Wire’s SmartFIBER portfolio brings dependable, low‑voltage fiber optic distribution cables to the jobsite—built for the demands of commercial and industrial environments. Manufactured in the United States under our SmartWire® brand, these plenum‑rated distribution cables support high‑density terminations, clear route planning, and straightforward installation for network backbones, security, AV, automation, and building systems.

SmartFIBER products are designed for professional integrators and electrical contractors who need consistent performance, code‑compliant materials, and reliable availability. As part of our SmartWire® product family, these cables are aligned to our field systems approach that helps improve jobsite safety and efficiency while reducing labor on every project. SmartWire Glide Technology® lubrication is applied during manufacturing and can reduce pulling friction by up to 70%, helping crews pull longer runs with less effort and fewer re‑pulls.

Whether you’re standardizing on multimode for short‑to‑mid runs or specifying singlemode for long‑distance links, SmartFIBER delivers a practical mix of fiber counts, jacket colors for identification, and plenum constructions suitable for modern commercial spaces. All constructions in this section are non‑shielded and engineered for low‑voltage applications.

• Built for B2B deployment: engineered for integrators, electrical contractors, and low‑voltage professionals
• Plenum‑rated distribution constructions for compliance in return‑air spaces
• Available in multimode OM1 and OM3, and singlemode for long‑reach connections
• SmartWire Glide Technology® lubrication standard to assist faster, cleaner pulls
• Custom jacket and stripe color options available to help standardize your organization’s installations—contact our team for details

Available Constructions

• Indoor/Outdoor Plenum Distribution, 12 Fiber, OM1 62.5/125, Black Jacket (MM)
  Plenum‑rated distribution cable suitable for indoor pathways with additional robustness for transition to outdoor runs. Ideal when legacy OM1 infrastructure or device compatibility is required across multiple IDFs.
• Distribution, 4 Fiber, OM3 50/125 Ultra‑Fox™ Plenum, Aqua Jacket (MM)
  Compact plenum distribution cable for short‑to‑mid distance multimode links in open office, education, or healthcare spaces. A practical choice for point‑to‑point connections where a smaller fiber count keeps pathways efficient.
• Distribution, 6 Fiber, OM3 50/125 Ultra‑Fox™ Plenum, Aqua Jacket (MM)
  Mid‑count plenum cable that balances capacity and pathway space for typical floor‑to‑closet runs. Supports high‑bandwidth applications and simplifies moves, adds, and changes with extra strands for future growth.
• Distribution, 12 Fiber, OM3 50/125 Ultra‑Fox™ Plenum, Aqua Jacket (MM)
  Higher‑density OM3 plenum distribution for aggregation points and backbone pathways within commercial buildings. A solid fit for multi‑service environments where additional strands enable redundancy and expansion.
• Distribution, 12 Fiber, Singlemode Ultra‑Fox™ Plenum, Yellow Jacket
  Plenum‑rated singlemode distribution cable for long‑reach links, campus pathways, and future‑ready backbones. Ideal when low attenuation and upgrade headroom are priorities across diverse building systems.

Why Choose Windy City Wire for Fiber

• U.S.‑manufactured SmartWire® quality for consistent performance and availability
• Low‑voltage, non‑shielded constructions designed for commercial and industrial applications
• Standard plenum ratings to help meet code requirements in air‑handling spaces
• SmartWire Glide Technology® lubrication applied to every cable at no additional cost
• Color options and custom jacket/stripe combinations to support clear identification
• A complete product and solutions approach that helps drive labor savings across the project lifecycle

From backbone distribution to workstation drops and device interconnects, SmartFIBER gives your team practical, well‑built choices that help keep projects on schedule and within scope. Partner with Windy City Wire to standardize fiber across jobs and simplify deployment for your next commercial or industrial build.

Solutions: SmartFIBER

SmartFIBER: Low-Voltage Fiber Optic Cabling for Commercial and Industrial Projects

Windy City Wire’s SmartFIBER portfolio supports end-to-end low-voltage fiber deployments in demanding commercial and industrial environments. From building distribution to campus backbones and outdoor pathways, these cables help integrators deliver reliable bandwidth for critical systems while meeting code requirements for indoor plenum and mixed-use pathways.

What’s in the SmartFIBER portfolio

• Indoor/Outdoor Plenum Distribution Cable (12‑fiber, black jacket) — A flexible choice for runs that transition between indoor spaces and protected outdoor conduit, while maintaining plenum compliance where required. Ideal for linking equipment rooms, telecom closets, and building entrances without unnecessary splices.
• OM1 Multimode 62.5/125 (12‑fiber) — Suited for legacy systems and moderate bandwidth needs. A practical option for upgrades where existing electronics and installed base still rely on 62.5 µm multimode.
• OM3 Multimode 50/125 Ultra‑Fox (4‑, 6‑, and 12‑fiber, aqua jacket) — Laser‑optimized for higher bandwidth distribution inside buildings. Well‑matched to modern enterprise switching, AV over IP, and aggregation links between IDFs and the MDF.
• Singlemode Ultra‑Fox (12‑fiber, yellow jacket) — The long‑reach choice for campus and metropolitan links, as well as future‑ready backbones where application growth and wavelength services are expected.

Where SmartFIBER fits: applications and systems

• Enterprise LAN backbone — Tie together MDF/IDF rooms, core switches, and distribution layers with OM3 or singlemode, depending on reach and port speed requirements.
• Campus and interbuilding links — Use singlemode or indoor/outdoor plenum distribution cable for building‑to‑building pathways in conduit or innerduct, avoiding mid‑span transitions.
• Security and life‑safety networks — Provide a resilient backbone for IP video surveillance, access control, intercom, and monitoring systems. Fiber’s immunity to EMI/RFI is especially valuable in electrically noisy areas and near high‑voltage equipment.
• Wireless infrastructure — Support Wi‑Fi backhaul, controller uplinks, and head‑end to remote locations for small cell or DAS deployments, with OM3 inside buildings and singlemode for extended runs.
• AV over IP and broadcast transport — Move high‑bitrate video between control rooms, auditoriums, and production spaces using OM3 for building distribution and singlemode for venue‑to‑venue transport.
• Building automation and intelligent facilities — Create dependable backbones for BAS/BMS networks, lighting control gateways, and IoT sensor aggregation, including runs through plenum spaces.
• Industrial and OT networks — Connect control rooms, PLC cells, and machine areas with fiber that resists electromagnetic interference common in production, material handling, and power systems.
• Transportation and smart cities — Backhaul traffic cabinets, wayfinding systems, and roadway or rail assets to operations centers. Indoor/outdoor plenum distribution helps bridge structured spaces to field enclosures through protected pathways.
• Healthcare, education, government, and public venues — Serve high‑density users and connected devices across large facilities with clearly identifiable jacket colors (aqua for OM3, yellow for singlemode) that aid field identification and maintenance.
• Data centers and edge IT — OM3 distribution for switch interconnects and cross‑connects inside the white space; singlemode for long‑reach links to remote buildings or edge sites.

Why contractors and integrators choose SmartFIBER

• Right‑sized fiber counts — Options in 4, 6, and 12 fibers let you deploy exactly what each pathway requires, from device clusters to multi‑room riser distribution and campus trunks.
• Code‑conscious construction — Plenum‑rated selections support return‑air spaces and help streamline design review. Indoor/outdoor plenum distribution reduces transition points between environments.
• Clear selection by application — OM1 for legacy support, OM3 multimode for high‑bandwidth building distribution, and singlemode for long‑reach and capacity growth plans.
• Streamlined termination — Distribution‑style tight‑buffered designs are well‑suited for field termination to LC/SC connectors, fusion splicing with pigtails, or landing in cassettes and patch panels.
• Performance in challenging environments — Fiber’s optical medium is inherently immune to electromagnetic interference, making it dependable near motors, drives, and power systems.

Typical integration scenarios

1. Building distribution — OM3 Ultra‑Fox from the MDF to multiple IDFs, supporting switch uplinks and AV over IP streams across floors.
2. Campus backbone — Singlemode Ultra‑Fox 12‑fiber from the main building to outbuildings in conduit, enabling future wavelength services and bandwidth expansion.
3. Outdoor to indoor transition — Indoor/Outdoor Plenum 12‑fiber black‑jacketed cable entering the facility and continuing through plenum spaces without a splice at the building entrance.
4. Security network ring — OM3 or singlemode forming a resilient ring topology connecting security head‑end, remote IDFs, and camera aggregation switches.

Selection guidance

• Choose OM1 62.5/125 when extending or maintaining legacy multimode infrastructure with moderate bandwidth needs.
• Select OM3 50/125 Ultra‑Fox for most new in‑building distribution where higher data rates and density are common.
• Deploy Singlemode Ultra‑Fox when distances are longer, buildings are dispersed, or future capacity and wavelength services are part of the plan.
• Use Indoor/Outdoor Plenum distribution to simplify pathways that must meet plenum requirements after entering the building.

Industries we serve

• Commercial office and mixed‑use facilities
• Manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics
• Healthcare and laboratories
• Education: K‑12 and higher education campuses
• Hospitality, entertainment, and stadiums
• Transportation, airports, and municipal/ITS
• Utilities and energy sites
• Government and public safety

SmartFIBER helps B2B buyers, consultants, and integrators standardize on dependable cabling for low‑voltage fiber networks—indoors, outdoors, and everywhere they connect. For help matching the right construction, fiber type, and fiber count to your project requirements, contact Windy City Wire.

Frequently Asked Questions: SmartFIBER

• What constructions are available with this SmartWire SmartFIBER cable?

  SmartWire® SmartFIBER is offered as indoor/outdoor, plenum-rated distribution cable in non-shielded constructions with these options:

  • Fiber counts: 4, 6, and 12 fibers
  • Multimode OM1, 62.5/125 μm (12‑fiber)
  • Multimode OM3, 50/125 μm Ultra-Fox™ (4, 6, and 12‑fiber, aqua jacket)
  • Singlemode Ultra-Fox™ (12‑fiber, yellow jacket)
  • Black jacket option available on select 12‑fiber builds
• What other colors is this SmartWire SmartFIBER cable available in?

  Available colors include Black, Aqua (OM3), and Yellow (Singlemode). SmartWire cables can also be made with custom jacket and stripe color combinations to standardize your installations—contact Windy City Wire for custom options.

• What length is this SmartWire SmartFIBER cable sold in?

  These SmartWire SmartFIBER cables are sold in 1,000 FT lengths. At Windy City Wire we manufacture and stock SmartWire Building Wire in 1,000 FT length as our standard length.

• What is the difference between Multimode OM1, OM3 and Singlemode OS1?
  • OM1 (62.5/125 μm multimode): Optimized for legacy LED sources; suitable for shorter runs such as 1 Gb Ethernet to moderate distances (typically up to a few hundred meters). Common in existing building infrastructures.
  • OM3 (50/125 μm multimode, laser‑optimized): Designed for VCSEL lasers; supports higher bandwidth and longer reach than OM1—e.g., 10 Gb up to 300 m and 40/100 Gb to 100 m—ideal for modern data centers and enterprise backbones within buildings.
  • OS1 (9/125 μm singlemode): Very low attenuation for long‑distance, high‑bandwidth links; used for campus backbones, building‑to‑building, and future‑proof networks where distances can span kilometers.

  In general, choose OM1 for legacy systems, OM3 for high‑speed multimode links inside facilities, and OS1 when you need the longest reach and maximum scalability.

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