Indoor MDU Drop Cables

Indoor MDU drop cables connect a floor terminal, corridor distribution point, or riser access location to the individual apartment. The route may pass through surface raceway, microduct, ceiling space, wall cavities, shared corridors, or a short exposed section near the unit entrance. Each pathway places different demands on cable diameter, flexibility, pulling strength, flame rating, and appearance.

Operators should select the cable around the building route and installation method. Key factors include fiber count, G.657 bend-insensitive grade, jacket material, OFNR, OFNP or LSZH rating, crush resistance, tensile load, strength members, color, printing, and compatibility with fusion splicing, field connectors, or factory-terminated ends. A smaller cable may ease routing, but it still needs enough mechanical protection for technician handling and future maintenance. Packaging lengths also affect waste when apartment distances vary.

Explore the products below by pathway, fire-rating requirement, and termination method. Open the relevant product links to compare cable construction, dimensions, mechanical performance, indoor ratings, available lengths, reel or coil packaging, connectorization options, samples, and customized markings for building and unit identification.