Multi-fiber cable for efficient manageability of optical system
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1. A manufactured multi-fiber cable for optical systems, the multi-fiber cable comprising:
- a plurality of individual fiber cables, each individual fiber cable including a single optical fiber surrounded by a protective covering;
a main cable hose around the individual fiber cables; and
a connector on each end of each individual fiber cable,wherein the individual fiber cables in the multi-fiber cable are preconfigured to be visually distinct from each other, andwherein distinctive patterns are used on the coverings of the individual fiber cables so as to provide said visual distinctness.
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Abstract
One embodiment disclosed relates to a manufactured multi-fiber cable for optical systems. The multi-fiber cable is manufactured to include a plurality of individual fiber cables, each individual fiber cable including a single optical fiber surrounded by a protective covering. There is a main cable hose around the individual fiber cables, and there is a connector on each end of each individual fiber cable. The individual fiber cables in the multi-fiber cable are preconfigured to be visually distinct from each other. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
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1. A manufactured multi-fiber cable for optical systems, the multi-fiber cable comprising:
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a plurality of individual fiber cables, each individual fiber cable including a single optical fiber surrounded by a protective covering; a main cable hose around the individual fiber cables; and a connector on each end of each individual fiber cable, wherein the individual fiber cables in the multi-fiber cable are preconfigured to be visually distinct from each other, and wherein distinctive patterns are used on the coverings of the individual fiber cables so as to provide said visual distinctness. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A manufactured multi-fiber cable for optical systems, the multi-fiber cable comprising:
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a plurality of individual fiber cables, each individual fiber cable including a single optical fiber surrounded by a protective covering; a main cable hose around the individual fiber cables; a connector on each end of each individual fiber cable; and a protective reinforcement to the main cable hose, wherein the individual fiber cables in the multi-fiber cable are preconfigured to be visually distinct from each other. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A manufactured multi-fiber cable for Fiber Channel systems comprising:
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a plurality of individual fiber cables, wherein each individual fiber cable comprises a single optical fiber surrounded by a covering; a main cable hose around the individual fiber cables; a protective reinforcement along the main cable hose; a connector on each end of each individual fiber cable; labels that are thermally attached to each end of the individual fiber cables during manufacture of the multi-fiber cable, and labels that are thermally attached to each end of the main cable hose during manufacture of the multi-fiber cable, wherein distinctive colors are used on the coverings of the individual fiber cables so as to provide said visual distinctness between the individual fiber cables of the multi-fiber cable, wherein the individual fiber cables extend outward past the main cable hose by less than one meter, and wherein each connector comprises a precision ceramic ferrule. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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