{"product_id":"tlc-24-fiber-om4-50um-micro-distribution-cable-aluminum-interlocking-armor-plenum-rated-aqua","title":"TLC 24 Fiber OM4 50um Micro-Distribution Cable, Aluminum Interlocking Armor, Plenum Rated, Aqua","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 24-fiber multimode micro-distribution cable is engineered for high-density indoor networking environments. Featuring OM4 50\\\\u03bcm laser-optimized fiber, it is designed to support high-bandwidth applications in data centers and enterprise backbones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable incorporates aluminum interlocking armor, providing robust mechanical protection against crush and impact without requiring the installation of rigid conduit. 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