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Technologynews
Daetwyler Cables has added another time and money-saving
solution to its portfolio of complete copper and fibre-optic
technology solutions for data centres with the Break Out
system (BO).
The BO system is based on very compact multiple cables
(trunks) with 12, 24 and 48 mini fibre-optic cables all contained
within a single outer sheath. The mini FO cables are
pre-assembled with LC connectors on both sides.
Daetwyler supplies them with OM3 grade multimode fibres
(G50/125μ) or OS2 grade single-mode fibres (E09/125μ), each
of which is protected by aramide yarn and has its own sheath.
With a diameter of 1.8mm each, even the BO multiple cables
are very thin: the external diameter of trunks with 24 mini
cables is only 1.1cm, that of trunks with 48 individual cables
only 1.84cm. The latter can easily be terminated in a 1U height
distribution panel.
The pre-assembled BreakOut cables with LC connectors on
both sides are just as easy to handle as pre-assembled copper
patch cables.
Customer-specific labelling on individual mini cables and on
the common cable sheath facilitates simple documentation
and the clear allocation of connections in the distribution
panel. The use of “Panorama” building, technology and
network management software means that cabling project
documentation is available and usable even before installation
starts.
The optical distribution boxes supplied by Daetwyler for the
BO system are OV-A models with exchangeable front plates,
pre-assembled couplers (24 LCD) and two rear cable entries
which can be either straight or angled.
Because of the small diameter of the BO cable, the inputs and
the strain relief in the distribution panel are provided by
commercially available cable glands (M25). Cable dividers are
entirely redundant in this FO cabling system.
Thanks to two cable inputs, multiple groupings are also
possible in the distribution panels, for example 24x OS2 and
24x OM3 to 1U. Excess fibre lengths of 1.5m in the box make
for easy replacement of connectors during servicing.
Daetwyler Cables – Switzerland
Fax: +41 41 875 19 86
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