PANDUIT FlexCore Optical Distribution Frame Installation Guide

PANDUIT FlexCore Optical Distribution Frame

FlexCore™ at a Glance

Every connection counts

With the use of cutting-edge technologies in a number of environments, network dependency has transitioned from the era of ‘mission’ to ‘life’ critical from access points back to the data center. Simultaneously, high speed data transport accelerated from 1G to 400G and is expected to quadruple in the near future.

What is at your core?

Optical distribution frames (ODF’s) are an all-important network element at the heart of this fiber network. Representing <5% of a typical IT project investment, high density, performance, and quality are pivotal attributes for an ODF ensuring business continuity 24/7/365.

Panduit FlexCore™ Optical Distribution Frame solution offers the ultimate in flexibility, manageability, scalability and security.

• Highly intuitive cable routing paths remove guess work and prevent ‘rip and replace’ costs
• Innovative cable management and lockable vertical cable manager door eliminates circuit risk and downtime
• Data center floor space can be reduced by 50%†
• Moves, adds, and changes up to 30% faster
• Multiple form factor (width) cassettes optimize rack space across wider applications
• Patch cords consolidated to a single length – freeing up capital locked in maintaining inventory
• Multi-layer security with lock capability available at both 4RU enclosure and ODF doors

Total front access cabling principles and modular building blocks of 150mm, 300mm and 600mm (width of frame units) that delivers scalability with outstanding system flexibility.

†6 double FlexCore™ frames in a back-to back arrangement vs HD Flex™ enclosure with 4 post rack and vertical cable management

FlexCore™ Common Frame Arrangements

• FIGURE 1A
  Single Cross Connect Frame, recommended patch cord length 4m
  

• FIGURE 1B
  Double Cross Connect Frame, with end panels, recommended patch cord length 4m
  

• FIGURE 2
  Cross Connect, four frame line-up, with end panels and overlength storage (300mm VCM). Recommended patch cord length between two double frames is 9m
  

• FIGURE 3
  Double Cross Connect Back-to-Back, fully enclosed. Recommended patch cord length 4m

• FIGURE 4:
  Double Cross Connect Frame (Compact) Recommended LC Uniboot patch cord length 4m

• FIGURE 5
  Interconnect or Splice Through frame with end panels

FRAME

Robust ODF frame with configuration options that meet Telcordia Zone 3 seismic requirements.

ENCLOSURE

Each Frame holds up to eleven 4RUenclosures with twelve sliding trays that can accept four different cassettes types. Available with optional locks. Patent US 10,215,944

CASSETTES

Factory or field terminated. MPO-LC, LC-Tethered, LC-Splice and Splice Through (cable-cable)

FlexCore™ Ordering Guide

STEP 1: Select a Frame

Description (short)| QTY| **Part Number*| Maximum Capacity**| Dimensions (mm) ††**
---|---|---|---|---
Frame 600mm – GY
VCM 150mm – GY
VCM 300mm – GY
Spool Kit (x6)| 1†
1†
1†
1†| FDFF45GY
FDFVCM1545GY FDFVCM3045GY
FDUSP6| 3168F per single frame

132 × 24F (LC) Cassettes

11 × 4RU Enclosures

12 Trays per 4RU Enclosure

| Height – 2133 (2159-2200 with leveling feet)

Width – 1050
Depth – 300

Frame 600mm – GY
VCM 150mm – GY
VCM 300mm – GY
Spool Kit (x6) ****Duplex LC patch cords must be <2mm outside diameter unitary cable (Uniboot patch cord)| 2
2
1
2| FDFF45GY FDFVCM1545GY FDFVCM3045GY FDUSP6| 6336F per double frame

132 × 24F (LC) Cassettes

11 × 4RU Enclosures

12 Trays per 4RU Enclosure

| Height – 2133 (2159-2200 with leveling feet)

Width – 1800

Depth – 300

Frame 600mm – GY
VCM 150mm – GY| 1
2| FDFF45GY FDFVCM1545GY| 6336F Splice only – Ribbon

3168F Splice only – shrink down (single fiber)

3168F Interconnect (LC Cassette)

11 × 4RU Enclosures

12 Trays per 4RU Enclosure

| Height – 2133 (2159-2200 with leveling feet)

Width – 900

Depth – 300

Frames are supplied with leveling feet and wall mount bracket. 150mm VCM illustrated is supplied with 4 x cable management plates Refer to design guides for configuration specifics
VCM can be assembled for top (as illustrated) or bottom cable entry/exit.
††Width and depth stated excludes end panel(s) and door(s)
*Change ‘GY to ‘BL in part number for black.
†for a 2100mm wide double cross connect frame (where both LH + RH version is needed) double quantity shown
**maximum fiber capacity (stated) applies to single, double and quad (quad = double frame placed back-to-back) frame arrangements in combination with 24F LC cassettes. If using a line-up of >2 frames side by side the maximum number of 4RU enclosure is 10 off (2880F per frame) to allow bottom patch cord pass- through (trough) to be used.

Double Frame (Compact) Cross Connect

Splice Through OR Interconnect

STEP 2: Select a Surround

LH – Left Hinged
RH – Right Hinged

*for multi rack line up(s) end panel is only required at end of each row
**change ‘GY’ to ‘BL’ in part number for black

• Splice Through or Interconnect
  

• Single Cross Connect (LH)
  

• Double (Compact)
  

• Double (Compact)
  

• Double
  

STEP 3: Select a FlexCore™ Enclosure

FDFUE4GY

Change ‘GY’ to ‘BL’ in part number for black

| ODF Front Access Universal Enclosure, 4RU, Gray

****12 x Slide out trays

FDFELS| Enclosure Locking Kit

Standard, Keyed Alike Each it supplied with two locks

• FDFUE4GY
  

• FDFELS
  

• 4 RU Enclosure Assembled with Cassettes
  

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FlexCore™ Cassettes

FlexCore ™ LC Splice Cassettes

Part Number| Description
FDS9N-24-LA| 24F Front Access Splice Cassette, LC APC. STD IL
FDS9N-24-10| 24F Front Access Splice Cassette, LC UPC. STD IL
FDSZO-12-10| 24F Front Access Splice Cassette, LC OM4. OPT IL
FDSZA-12-10P| 24F Front Access Splice Cassette, LC OM4. ULTRA IL
_P for 250mm pigtails, R for ribbon pigtails_|

FDS9N-24-10P

FlexCore ™ MPO-LC Cassettes

Part Number| Description
FDC9N-24-LAASLH| 24F OS2 LC APC (Duplex) to 2 x MPO12, Std IL., Method A, Left Hand
FDC9N-24-10ASLH| 24F OS2 LC UPC (Duplex) to 2 x MPO12, Std IL., Method A, Left Hand
FDCZO-24-10ASLH| 24F OM4 LC (Duplex) to 2 x MPO12, Opt IL., Method A, Left Hand
FDCZA-24-10ASLH| 24F OM4 LC (Duplex) to 2 x MPO12, Ultra IL., Method A, Left Hand
FDCSA-24-10ASLH| 24F OM4+ LC (Duplex) to 2 x MPO12, Ultra IL., Method A, Left Hand

Change AS to:
AF for Modified Method A (pair flipped)
U for Universal polarity

FDC9N-24-10ASLH

FDC9N-24-LAASRH| 24F OS2 LC APC (Duplex) to 2 x MPO12, Std IL., Method A, Right Hand
---|---
FDC9N-24-10ASRH| 24F OS2 LC UPC (Duplex) to 2 x MPO12, Std IL., Method A, Right Hand
FDCZO-24-10ASRH| 24F OM4 LC (Duplex) to 2 x MPO12, Opt IL., Method A, Right Hand
FDCZA-24-10ASRH| 24F OM4 LC (Duplex) to 2 x MPO12, Ultra IL., Method A, Right Hand
FDCSA-24-10ASRH| 24F OM4+ LC (Duplex) to 2 x MPO12, Ultra IL., Method A, Right Hand

Change AS to:
AF for Modified Method A (pair flipped)
U for Universal polarity

FDC9N-24-10ASRH

FlexCore ™ Splice Through (cable-cable) Cassette

Part Number| Description
FDSN-24| Front Access – Splice Only

24F Discrete Splice or 48F Ribbon Splice

Includes 24 x discrete and 4 x ribbon shrink down splice protectors

FDSN-24

PON Cassettes – FlexCore ™ Compatible

Part Number| Description
FHP9N-LA1X02 FHP9N-LA1X04 FHP9N-LA1X08 FHP9N-LA1X16| 2 Simplex Output Ports 4 Simplex Output Ports  8 Simplex Output Ports 16 Simplex Output Ports
| HD Flex Splitter Cassettes

FHP9N-LA1X04, FHP9N-LA1X016, -LA1X08

FlexCore™ Tethered Cassette

Tethered LC cassettes enable fast, efficient, and reliable network deployment. The stub on the far end of the cable can be confidently deployed thanks to the Patented cassette-cable strain relief feature, then spliced or connectorized into the required system.

Features:

• Panduit’s 24F small diameter indoor cable
• One end connectorized and fully tested
• Patented cable strain relief feature
• Dry cable construction – 24 × 250-micron fibers

Pre-Configured Lengths:

• 5m to 30m in 5m increments
• 30m to 100m in 10m increments
• 10 Ft. to 100 Ft. in 10-Ft. increments
• 100 Ft. to 300 Ft. in 50m increments

Contact your Panduit sales representative for alternatives not shown

Left-Side 24F Cable Ingress, Standard IL, 100-Ft.
FZUYBXRNNONM010| OM4 24-fiber Indoor EuroClass B2ca, Tethered LC Cassette, Right-Side 24F Cable Ingress, Optimized IL, 30m

FlexCore™ Accessories

FDUSP

1/bag, 10/carton

FDUSP6| ODF Spool – 6-pack with labels

Includes corresponding enclosure door labels (not illustrated) for 11 x 4RU enclosures

FDFMX5KITBL| Cable Breakout Box

Complete with 12′ × 2′ (610mm) protection tubes.

Tubing provides bend radii protection and high crush resistance for cables and/or cable sub-elements as they are transported to a fiber enclosure.

FM5PPBLF4.0-12| Protection tubes, 4′ (1.2m) × 12 off

Inside diameter 3.1mm

FM5PPBLF8.0-12| Protection tubes, 8′ (2.4m) × 12 off

Inside diameter 3.1mm

FOBKF144YM1 FOBKF288YM1| Fiber Optic Breakout Kit, Flat, 144F, Singlemode, 1m Fiber Optic Breakout Kit, Flat, 288F, Singlemode, 1m
FDFSPLKITBL| Slack Spool Kit

Manage excess fiber trunk length

Patch Cords – Uniboot LC Duplex, 2 Fiber, 2.0mm Round Jacket

OS2, LC-LC (Uniboot) Optimized IL, 10m
F92RU2U2ONM004 F92RU2U2ONM0009| OS2, LC APC-LC APC (Uniboot) Optimized IL, 4m
OS2, LC-LC (Uniboot) Optimized IL, 9m
FZ2RU1U1ONM004 FZ2RU1U1NNM004 FS2RU1U1NNM004 FZ2RU1U1ONM009 FZ2R*U1U1NNM009

FS2R*U1U1NNM009

| OM4, LC-LC (Uniboot) Optimized IL, 4m
OM4, LC-LC (Uniboot) Ultra IL, 4m
OM4+, LC-LC (Uniboot) Ultra IL, 4m
OM4, LC-LC (Uniboot) Optimized IL, 9m
OM4, LC-LC (Uniboot) Ultra IL, 9m
OM4+, LC-LC (Uniboot) Ultra IL, 9m

*P for Plenum, L for LSZH
https://www.panduit.com/content/dam/panduit/en/products/media/4/64/264/8264/110318264.pdf
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