Spanning high-density environments, cabinets, control panels with integrated fiber cassettes, cable management, and patch panels, the High Density Fiber Cabinet (HDFC) solution is designed with features that benefit both end users/operators and installers/maintenance personnel.
By logically and neatly organizing patch fields, the system reduces the space required to handle large amounts of optical connectivity. The front of the rack incorporates a distributor that allows fiber cables to be routed directly to the control panels via a series of protective tubes, eliminating the need to access the rear of the rack. This installer-friendly and scalable system is further enhanced by the fiber panel design, which utilizes a cleverly designed swivel and tilts the control cassettes.
The new HDFC accommodates up to 1,824 fiber ports in the standard configuration and provides the necessary space for efficient patch cord and cable management. Measuring 900 mm x 500 mm (45U), the cabinet can be mounted as a standalone unit, back-to-back, or side-by-side directly against a wall to save space. When placed back-to-back, the cabinet's footprint is the same as that of conventional server cabinets (1000 mm deep).
The HDFC also offers a number of removable front, side, and rear panels and doors that can be closed and locked to secure the equipment. With the integrated front and rear manual access system, the cabinet can support up to 912 duplex LC connection ports when used with the new dual-fiber cassette management panel.
Measuring just 1/2U, the new fiber cassettes are neatly contained within a 1U panel compatible with 17- and 19-inch frames and support LC adapters. They feature a unique, patent-pending mechanism that allows them to rotate, slide, and fold back into the panel. This means technicians can work on fiber splices without removing the cassette and without compromising the lines in use of adjacent cassettes.
Lightweight and stylish, the fiber management cassettes are unique in their use of angled adapters. This design ensures patch cords are naturally routed to the fiber management features on the right side of the cabinet, eliminating the need for additional cable management bars that compromise the overall unit density in traditional equipment. With minimum bend radii of 35 mm throughout the fiber management system design, the potential for signal loss or degradation is avoided with any type of fiber, while a hinged cassette lid allows technicians to simply slide the tray out and look inside to ensure the fiber is installed or spliced ​​correctly.
“The HDFC fiber management panels were developed as part of the latest solution for high-density fiber management in the main distribution areas of data centers and telecom rooms,” says Ken Hodge, R&D director.
“With an open construction for easy cross-connection, the HDFC cabinet can be easily installed and maintained, while our unique fiber management cassettes ensure simple, clear, and repeatable access.”