FieldSmart Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH) PON Cabinet
Front of the 144-port cabinet
Front open on the 864-port cabinet
Front closed on the 864-port cabinet
FieldSmart Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH) PON Cabinet provides an interconnect environment from the feeder network through the optical passive splitter to the distribution network. Designed for the outside plant environment, these cabinets provide a single distribution point to distribute FTTH in urban or dense neighborhoods. Providing distribution scalability from 12 to 864 ports, network architecture can be maximized for both existing subscribers as well as future growth opportunities.
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Product Details
The FieldSmart FDH PON Cabinet is the complete solution for managing up to 864 port distribution fibers for an outside plant FTTx PON application. Integrated into the cabinet design is the 12 port Clearview® Cassette, providing multiple cabinet configurations and allowing the service provider to align the investment in capital equipment to the turn- up of revenue-generating circuits.
The FieldSmart FDH 144-Port PON Cabinet incorporates a modular design, allowing the provider to repair or replace a damaged cabinet, without disrupting existing service. Cabinet includes a new pyramid shaped roof/solar shield and venting ports, providing additional protection for deployed fiber. Mounting options include pole mounted or pad/vault mounted with either a 4” or 12” (101.60 mm or 304.80 mm) riser.
The FieldSmart FDH 864-Port PON Cabinet incorporates a new pyramid shaped roof/solar shield and venting ports, providing additional protection for deployed fiber. Mounting options include pad or vault mounted with either a 4” or 12” riser.
Features & Benefits
Integrity
- Terminations are designed and tested to Telcordia GR-326
- Clearfield® FiberDeep® Guarantee: 0.2 dB insertion loss or less, exceeding industry standards
- Designed to comply to Telcordia GR-20, GR-409, GR-487, GR-1221 and GR-1209
- Designed to meet NEMA 4 specifications
- Constructed with 0.125 aluminum
- Powder coated for additional protection
- 300 series stainless steel fasteners used on all cabinets
- Modular design allows cabinet to be repaired without disrupting service
- Optional 4” and 12” risers, can be stacked to raise cabinet if required
Protection
- 12-fiber Clearview Cassette protects fiber from environmental and human factors
- Rugged cable clamps protect the OSP cable breakouts from twisting and pistoning
- Patch only buffer tubes are fully protected with ruggedized bend-limiting tubing
- Snake skin sleeving provides additional buffer tube slack storage protection and manageability for patch and splice (Clearfield’s in-cassette splicing solution) configurations
- WaveSmart Ruggedized Splitters are built with ruggedized jacketing and bend-insensitive fiber for all input and output legs
- Pyramid roof and venting provide additional protection in all environments
Access
- Clearview Cassette allows for quick visual troubleshooting without opening cassette
- Front access to pre-terminated assemblies with Clearview removable adapter plate
- Easy two captive fasteners for quick removal of individual cassettes for trouble shooting, splicing or replacing
- Front and rear access doors
- Bottom exit/entrance for fiber cables
Investment
- Fiber is deployed in increments of 12, providing the users the ability to scale from 12 ports to full capacity, aligning capital investment with network layout or subscriber revenue
- Express ports allow for extensions or parallel networks through the cabinet
- Patch and splice configurations eliminate costs associated with additional hand-holes and splice cases
Technical Specifications
| Specification | 144-Port | 864-Port |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet Dimensions (Without Risers or Pole Mount Brackets) |
17.81” W x 18.53” D x 21.62” H (452.37 mm x 470.66 mm x 549.15 mm) | 41.89” W x 18.53” D x 37.92” H |
| Optional Risers (same riser as 288 cabinet) Weight and Exterior Dimensions |
4” (101.60 mm)/6 lbs. (2.72 kg) or 12” (304.80 mm)/12 lbs. (5.44 kg) 16.78” W x 15” D x 4” or 12” High (426.21 mm x 381.00 m x 101.60 mm or 304.80 mm) |
4” (12 lbs.) or 12” (25 lbs.) 41.89” W x 14.95” D x 4” or 12” High |
| Weight | Approx. 40 lbs. (18.14 kg) | Approx. 95 lbs |
| Feeder/Express Ports | 12 or 24 | Up to 96 |
| Cable Entrances | 6 - Bottom Only | 12 - Bottom only |
| Mounting Options (Hoist Kits Included with Each Cabinet) |
Vault mount, pole mount, pad mount | Vault mount or pad mount |
| Splitter Slots for WaveSmart Ruggedized Splitters |
4 | 28 |
| Cassette Type Supported | Clearview Blue | Clearview Blue |
| Connector Types | SC/UPC, SC/APC, LC/UPC, LC/APC | SC/UPC, SC/APC, LC/UPC, LC/APC |
| Cable Types | Indoor/Outdoor, Outdoor (Riser/Non-Rated), Outdoor Armored (Riser/Non-Rated) | Indoor/Outdoor, Outdoor (Riser/Non-Rated), Outdoor Armored (Riser/Non-Rated) |
| Splice Capacity | 12 splices in each Clearview Cassette | 12 splices in each Clearview Cassette |
| Material | 0.125 aluminum with almond powder coating | 0.090 aluminum with almond powder coating |