R&M's fiber module integrates numerous cabling and distribution tasks in one single product / Installation in the building block principle / For LAN, campus and carrier networks

Wetzikon, December 2007.
The Swiss cabling specialist, Reichle & De-Massari AG has developed a new platform for fiber-optic cabling. The fiber module can be used for a whole series of the most varied cabling and distribution tasks in buildings, companies and computer centers, in central locations of carrier networks and for FTTx applications. Installation is carried out based on a simple building block principle and without any tools. A click and snap system facilitates the plugging in and plugging out of all components in a few steps. In vertical installations, the module accommodates up to 144 fiber connections on three height units (3U) in a 19-inch rack. It can also be installed horizontally. The fiber module supports the usual sub-racks or distribution designs, such as 4-channel 7 TE and 5.6 TE, as well as all common single- and multimode E-2000 adapter systems from LC-D to SC-RJ. For holding the various adapters, R&M offers five front plate models in plastic and metal with up to twelve ports. Likewise, breakout and splice cabling can be installed with the module. For this purpose, the splice tray must be inserted or removed respectively. It can be put upright for maintenance work and guides the fibers in the protective 35 mm bending radius. Up to 2.5 m pigtail reserves fit into the fiber module, of which 1.2 m are in the splice tray. The fiber module replaces three previous platforms from R&M's fiber-optic components, but is compatible with existing systems. It fits into the R&Mfreenet LAN cabling system and the carrier components.