For higher fiber count, multi-tube structure is made of an assembly of different tubes around a central strength element. Fiber count ranges widely dependant on location of active equipment. For outdoor installation, the cables are designed with resistant outer sheath, generally made of polyethylene to resist to more severe environment constraints (abrasion, temperature variation, crush resistance …). It features a watertight conception, obtained by using jelly and/or swellable elements, to stop the water propagation within the cable in case of cable accident. Outdoor cables are mainly installed in ducts or directly buried.