- Port Count: 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 ports
- Fiber Type: Single-mode (OS2)
- Cable Type: Available in Self-Supporting Toneable or Dielectric options
- Termination: OptiTap®-style single-fiber connectors for customer drop terminations
- Cable Lengths: Standard lengths range from 50 feet to 2,500 feet, with customization available based on deployment needs
MST – Stubbed
Product Overview
NetSource’s Hardened SC/APC Multiport Terminals, manufactured in the U.S., provide a pre-connected, durable solution ideal for fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) installations in various outdoor environments. Designed for both underground and aerial installations, these IP68-rated terminals are available in multiple configurations (2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 ports), offering flexible and cost-effective network deployment options. With over two decades of proven technology, they are factory-terminated and environmentally sealed to guarantee high performance and reliability in harsh conditions. By routing multiple drops to a single splice location, these terminals streamline network infrastructure, reducing installation complexity and time. Suitable for aerial, pole, pedestal, handhole, and wall-mounted installations, they provide the ruggedness and flexibility needed for fast and efficient FTTx network expansion.
- Product Specifications
- Environmental and Mechanical Properties
- Features and Benefits
- Conformance Standards
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- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Cold Mate/Demate Performance: Tested to -40°C (-40°F)
- OptiTap® cable assembly ports provide quick, secure customer drop terminations
- Includes pole, aerial, or wall brackets for easy mounting
- Compatible with most 8–10-inch pedestals for flexible deployment
- Optical Performance:
- FOTP-171 (TIA/EIA-455-171) – Insertion Loss
- FOTP-107 (TIA/EIA-455-107) – Return Loss
- Endface Geometry & Inspection:
- IEC 61300-3-35 – Visual Inspection
- IEC 61755-3-1 – Endface Geometry — Single-Fiber
- Environmental/Mechanical (Connectors & Assemblies):
- GR-3120 – Environmental, Mechanical & Performance Requirements
- IP68 – Ingress Protection — OptiTip® / OptiTap® Interfaces
- GR-771 – Outdoor Terminal / Closure Environmental & Mechanical Requirements
- Outdoor Cable Requirements:
- GR-20 – Outside Plant Cable Environmental & Mechanical Requirements
- Environmental Compliance:
- RoHS/REACH – Environmental Compliance
Part Number Chart
| PREFIX | # OF PORTS | P | SM | CABLE | CONN | LENGTH | UNIT |
| HE- | 2 | D1: SST DIELECTRIC | 57: HARDENED SC/APC | XXX | FT | ||
| 4 | D3: SST TONEABLE | XXX | M | ||||
| 6 | |||||||
| 8 | |||||||
| 12 |
Notes : add R for reverse Pull (Pull from the Terminal end)
Lengths over 950ft on a reel
Notes : add R for reverse Pull (Pull from the Terminal end) Lengths over 950ft on a reel
Insertion and Return Loss
| Connector Type | Fiber Type | Insertion Loss, Maximum | Insertion Loss, Typical | Return Loss, Maximum |
| OptiTap® Single-Fiber Connector | Single-mode (OS2) | 0.50 dB | 0.15 dB | -65 dB |
Dimensions
| Port Configuration | H (in/mm) | L (in/mm) | W (in/mm) |
| 2/4PORT | 3.65 / 92.71 | 8.26 / 209.80 | 4.38 / 111.25 |
| 6PORT | 3.65 / 92.71 | 11.25 / 285.75 | 4.38 / 111.25 |
| 8PORT | 3.65 / 92.71 | 11.09 / 281.69 | 4.38 / 111.25 |
| 12PORT | 4.25 / 107.95 | 14.25 / 361.95 | 5.32 / 135.13 |







