CommScope SYSTIMAX EHD User Manual

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TECP-91-005 Rev E, October 2017

SYSTIMAX®Enhanced High Density (EHD) Panel

EHD

With Preterminated Cable

26379-A

Content Page

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 2

Revision History........................................................................ 2

Trademark Information ................................................................... 2

Applicable Standards .................................................................... 2

Admonishments ........................................................................ 3

General Safety Precautions ................................................................ 3

1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .................................................................. 3

1.1 General Description ............................................................... 3

1.2 Major Components ................................................................ 3

1.3 Specifications ................................................................... 5

2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION .............................................................. 5

3 UNPACKING A PANEL WITH A PRETERMINATED CABLE ............................................. 5

4 PANEL INSTALLATION ...................................................................13

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4.1 Overview ...................................................................... 13

4.2 Tools and Hardware Needed ......................................................... 13

4.3 Mounting an Unloaded Panel ........................................................ 13

4.4 Grounding the Panel .............................................................. 16

5 GENERAL CABLE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................... 18

6 OPERATION .......................................................................... 19

6.1 Sliding Out Blade to First Position ..................................................... 19

6.2 Accessing Connectors on Back of Adapter Pack ............................................ 19

6.3 Closing Blade ................................................................... 20

6.4 Removing Blade from Front ......................................................... 21

6.5 Removing Fiber Cover ............................................................. 22

6.6 Re-Installing Fiber Cover ........................................................... 22

7 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ................................................................. 23

INTRODUCTION

This user manual describes the SYSTIMAX Enhanced High Density (EHD) Panel, Included in this user manual are all procedures required in installing the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel as well as operation procedures.

Revision History

ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE

1 9/2015 Original. 2 10/2015 Added minimum cable bend radius and maximum patch cord size. 3 3/2016 Added applicable standards and panel grounding instructions. 4 July 2016 Updated for front-access only design E October 2017 Updated for product name change to SYSTIMAX.

Trademark Information

CommScope (logo), CommScope, SYSTIMAX, and Enhanced High Density Panel are trademarks

Applicable Standards

UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition, 2007-03-27 (Information Technology Equipment - Safety Part 1: General Requirements

CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd Edition, 2007-03 (Information Technology Equipment

-Safety - Part 1: General Requirements)

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Admonishments

Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible hazards to persons or equipment. The admonishments — in the form of Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions — must be followed at all times.

Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.

Warning: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.

Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided.

General Safety Precautions

Caution: When mounting equipment in the rack make sure mechanical loading is even to avoid a hazardous condition, such as loading heavy equipment in the rack unevenly. The rack should safely support the combined weight of all equipment it supports.

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Caution: This equipment is to be installed only in Restricted Access Areas (dedicated equipment rooms, equipment closets, etc.) in accordance with Articles 110-16, 110-17, and 110-18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 General Description

The SYSTIMAX Enhanced High Density (EHD) Panel is a pre-terminated fiber optic connector panel intended for use in large data centers in a direct connect or interconnect environment. The SYSTIMAX EHD Panel mounts in a 19-inch (48.26 cm) equipment rack with a 3-inch or 5-inch channel. In each 1RU of rack space, a fully loaded panel provides 144 LC terminations using duplex LC adapters.

The SYSTIMAX EHD Panel is designed for ease of installation and access. It is available with either left- or right-side cable entry. The panel features sliding blades (three per 1RU of rack space), providing full access to adapters and connectors. Each blade can accommodate four adapter packs. The SYSTIMAX EHD Panel is available with either a black or sky white baked enamel exterior.

1.2 Major Components

Figure 1 shows the main components of the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel. They are as

follows:

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Note: In this figure, the 2RU panel is shown. Main components are analogous for other RU sizes.

• Blade—holds adapter packs or cabled modules; slides out to two front access positions and is removable from front. There are three blades per RU rack space.

FIBER

BLADE (6X)

(FULLY REMOVED

FROM CHASSIS)

COVER (2X)

GROUNDING

LOCATION

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DUPLEX LC

ADAPTER PACK

(SHOWN FOR REFERENCE)

DESIGNATION LABEL

MOUNTING

BRACKET (2X)

FRONT

DOOR

Figure 1. SYSTIMAX EHD Panel Main Components (2RU Model Shown)

• Fiber Cover—holds down fibers on each blade to prevent them from being inadvertently snagged or misrouted.

• Grounding Location—is where a two-hole lug and ground wire are attached to connect panel ground PEM nuts to office ground. A two-hole lug is provided with the product; the ground wire is not.

• Mounting Brackets—can be flipped around to provide either front- or rear-facing mounting on a channel rack.

• Front Door—swings down to provide access to the interior of the panel. The door features a double hinged design that allows users to open the door without interfering with equipment below the panel on the same rack, or also to allow the door to lay flat for easy access to the bottom blade.

• Designation Label—provides physical space for recording fiber designations.

• Duplex LC Adapter Pack—(shown for reference) mounts within the blade. Product offerings for adapter packs include LC adapter packs in singlemode APC or UPC style.

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1.3 Specifications

Table 1 lists specifications for the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel. Table 2 summarizes the

supported adapter packs and modules for the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel.

Table 1. SYSTIMAX EHD Panel Specifications

PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS

Operating conditions Humidity 10% to 95% RH No condensation

Storage conditions

Dimensions (2RU) D x W x H (with mounting brackets)

Weight per 2RU 23.4 lbs. (1.06 Kg)

Table 2. SYSTIMAX EHD Panel Supported Adapter Packs and Modules

14F to +140F (10C to +60C)

40F to +158F (40C to

+70C)

19.64 in. (49.9 cm) D x 19.09 in. (48.5 cm) W x 3.5 in. (6.04 cm) H

Width without mounting brackets: 17.27 in. (43.9 cm)

FRONT

DESCRIPTION

LC Adapter Pack LC 24 LC 24 NA

CONNECTOR TYPE

FRONT PORT COUNT

REAR CONNECTOR TYPE

REAR PORT COUNT

2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

1. Inspect the exterior of the shipping container(s) for evidence of rough handling that may have damaged the components in the container.

2. Unpack each container while carefully checking the contents for damage and verify with the packing slip.

3. If damage is found or parts are missing, file a claim with the commercial carrier and notify CommScope Customer Service. Save the damaged cartons for inspection by the carrier.

4. Refer to Topic 7 on Page 22 if you need to contact CommScope.

5. Save shipping containers for use if equipment requires shipment at a future date.

3 UNPACKING A PANEL WITH A PRETERMINATED CABLE

The pre-terminated panel is shipped with the panel mounted on top of a spool containing the cable. The stub end of the cable is unwound to a splice vault or other point of termination. To protect the panel and cable windings contained within the upper cylinder of the shipping unit, It is critical to leave the foam packaging material surrounding the panel in place until the unit has been transported to the final installation location. Transporting the unit without the foam packaging in place may result in damage to the panel and/or cable. To unpack and mount a fully loaded panel, use the following procedure.

FIBER CONFIGURATION

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Note: Use caution when unpacking and installing the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel. Avoid twisting cable and do not violate cable minimum bend radius.

Note: Use caution when removing packaging materials. Sharp utensils can damage fiber optic cable.

1. Cut off the external plastic as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2. Cutting Off External Plastic

2. Cut off the cardboard wrap on the cable spool as shown in.Figure 3.

Figure 3. Cutting Off Cardboard Wrap on Cable Spool

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3. Remove the four carousel locking screws shown in Figure 4 to unlock the carousel, allowing the spool to rotate freely,

CABLE STUB

CAROUSEL LOCKING

SCREWS (4X)

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Figure 4. Carousel Locking Screws and Cable Stub

4. Pay out the cable stub as indicated by the red arrow in Figure 4, pulling cable end to termination location.

5. Remove the four wing nuts shown in Figure 5.

REMOVE WING

NUTS (4X)

Figure 5. Removing Wing Nuts

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6. Lift off the top cover to expose the panel packaging as shown in Figure 6.

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Figure 6. Lifting Off Top Cover

7. Remove the outer rim as shown in Figure 7.

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Figure 7. Lifting Off Outer Rim

8. Remove and unpack the accessories contained in shipment carton shown on top of the packaging foam in

Figure 8.

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Figure 8. Shipment Carton Containing Accessories

9. Remove and unpack the plastic wrapper containing the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel, as shown in

Figure 9.

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Figure 9. SYSTIMAX EHD Panel in Plastic Wrapper

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10. Lift panel off of spool and carefully uncoil remaining cable. Use caution to avoid twisting the cable. Refer to

Figure 10.

Figure 10. Lifting Off SYSTIMAX EHD PanelSYSTIMAX EHD Panel

11. Follow the procedure given in Topic 4 to install the panel on the frame.

12. Splice cable stub end per local practice, using blocking kit if required.

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4 PANEL INSTALLATION

4.1 Overview

The SYSTIMAX EHD Panel is shipped on a spool, preterminated with 144 LC connectors per rack unit (RU). It is available in both left- and right-cable-entry versions. A blocking kit is provided for the purpose of splicing the provided cable into a splice bay such as the OMX.

After mounting, the panel must be grounded. Use a #2 Phillips Screwdriver to tighten the M4 screws through the ground lug (provided) into the panel ground PEM nuts, as described in

Topic 4.4 on Page 15. Ground cables are NOT provided with the panel.

4.2 Tools and Hardware Needed

Use a #2 Phillips Screwdriver and the supplied #12-24 screws to secure the panel to the equipment rack.

4.3 Mounting an Unloaded Panel

The panel is to be installed in a 19-inch (482.6mm) equipment rack with a 3-inch or 5inch channel. Use the following procedure to mount the 1RU/2RU panel.

1. Obtain the following tools and equipment:

• Phillips #2 screwdriver;

• Mounting hardware provided.

Note: The panel is shipped with the mounting brackets already installed in the front position. If a rear position is desired, remove the brackets and install them in the rear position.

2. Determine whether the panel will be installed on front or rear and whether on a 3inch or 5-inch channel. Install the mounting brackets provided in the locations shown in the following figures (which are representative of other RU sizes, also):

• Figure 11 for 2RU mounting on a 5-inch channel;

• Figure 12 for 2RU mounting on a 3-inch channel;

• Figure 13 for 1RU mounting on a 5-inch channel; or

• Figure 14 for 1RU mounting on 3-inch channel.

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2RU FRONT MOUNT ON 5 INCH CHANNEL

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2RU REAR MOUNT ON 5 INCH CHANNEL

CHANNEL

26381-A

Figure 11. 2RU Mounting Bracket Positions (Front and Rear on 5-Inch Channel)

2RU FRONT MOUNT ON 3 INCH CHANNEL

2RU REAR MOUNT ON 3 INCH CHANNEL

CHANNEL

26383-A

Figure 12. 2RU Mounting Bracket Positions (Front and Rear on 3-Inch Channel)

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1RU FRONT MOUNT ON 5 INCH CHANNEL

1RU REAR MOUNT ON 5 INCH CHANNEL

CHANNEL

Figure 13. 1RU Mounting Bracket Positions (Front and Rear on 5-Inch Channel)

1RU FRONT MOUNT ON 3 INCH CHANNEL

1RU REAR MOUNT ON 3 INCH CHANNEL

CHANNEL

Figure 14. 1RU Mounting Bracket Positions (Front and Rear on 3-Inch Channel)

25640-A

25638-A

3. Hold the panel up to the assigned mounting space and align the holes in the mounting brackets with the holes in the equipment rack as shown in Secure the panel to equipment rack using the #12-24 screws provided. Torque these screws to approximately 27 pound-inches (3.1 Newton meters).

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Figure 15. Mounting the Panel on the Equipment Rack (2RU Model Shown)

4.4 Grounding the Panel

A termination (for an M4 screw) is provided on the panel for a frame ground connection. The connection must be made in accordance with local and national electrical codes. Use the following procedure, referring to

1. Locate the ground location on the panel. At the grounding location, remove the protective tape from the panel.

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Figure 16.

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SECURE

TO OFFICE

GROUND

2RU CHASSIS

1RU CHASSIS

26275-A

2-HOLE LUG

SECURE

TO CHASSIS

PEM NUTS

Figure 16. Grounding the Panel

2. Using AWG 14 (1.6mm) solid copper wire, secure a crimp lug to one end of the ground wire (installer provided). Secure the crimp lug to panel with two M4 screws. Torque the screws to approximately 15 pound-inches (1.7 Newton meters).

Caution: Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit.

3. Connect the other end of the ground wire to the earth ground conductor. Ensure this connection is made using methods and hardware that meets all applicable local and national electrical codes.

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5 GENERAL CABLE REQUIREMENTS

Pre-terminated SYSTIMAX EHD Panels use RBR G657.A1 reduced-bend-radius singlemode fiber. when testing and splicing the RBR G657.A1 fiber to the G.652 standard singlemode fiber.

Please alert contractors to this fact. The minimum cable bend radius is 10 inches (25.4 cm). CommScope recommends the following type patch cords for use in the SYSTIMAX

EHD Panel:

• 2-Fiber UPC LC Singlemode Dual-Zip 1.7mm patch cord FPCT-SPLC-S-xM

• 2-Fiber UPC LC Singlemode Dual-Zip 1.7mm RBR patch cord FPCTE-SPLC-SxM

• 2-Fiber UPC LC Singlemode Dual-Zip 2mm patch cord FPC2-SPLC-S-xM

• 2-Fiber UPC LC Singlemode Dual-Zip LSZH 2mm patch cord FPCH2-SPLC-S-xM

• 2-Fiber UPC Duplex LC Singlemode Dual-Zip 1.7mm patch cord FPCT-SDLC-SxM

Installers need to follow the manufacturer recommended settings

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• 2-Fiber UPC Duplex LC Singlemode Dual-Zip 1.7mm RBR patch cord FPCTESDLC-S-xM

• 2-Fiber UPC Duplex LC Singlemode Dual-Zip 2mm patch cord FPC2-SDLC-S-xM

• 1-Fiber UPC LC Singlemode 1.7mm patch cord FPCF-SPLC-S-xM

• 1-Fiber UPC LC Singlemode 2mm patch cord FPCM-SPLC-S-xM

The maximum patch cord size that can fit in the panel is 2mm simplex or duplex.

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6 OPERATION

6.1 Sliding Out Blade to First Position

To slide out a blade to the first (access) position, pull out the pull arm on the right side of the panel until the blade contacts the first detent, as shown in

NOTE: FOR CLARITY FRONT DOOR REMOVED

Figure 17.

PULL

ARM

Figure 17. Sliding Out Blade to First (Access) Position

6.2 Accessing Connectors on Back of Adapter Pack

To access the connectors on the back of an adapter pack, use the following procedure (refer to

1. Place index finger into the concave loop on the slide mechanism, place thumb on

2. Slide out the blade until it stops in the second position, which permits the

Figure 18):

the pull arm, and squeeze index finger and thumb together.

connectors on the back of an adapter pack to be accessed.

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NOTE: BLADE IS

SHOWN HERE

IN FIRST POSITION

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NOTE: FOR CLARITY FRONT DOOR REMOVED

PULL ARM

IN SECOND POSITION

Figure 18. Sliding Out Blades to Second Position

CONCAVE

LOOP

NOTE: BLADE IS

SHOWN HERE

26110-A

6.3 Closing Blade

To close a blade, push in the push handle on the right side of the panel until the blade is fully within the panel.

Note: This is the opposite action to what is shown in Figure 17 on Page 18.

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6.4 Removing Blade from Front

To remove a blade from the front of the panel (Figure 19):

1. Deflect the tab outward on the right side of the panel.

2. Pull on a gray fiber management finger (not the white pull handle). The gray management finger is highlighted in yellow in the figure.

Caution: Pulling too far will damage the ribbons entering the back of the blade on a pre-terminated panel.

TAB

FIBER

MANAGEMENT

FINGER

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NOTE: FOR CLARITY FRONT DOOR REMOVED

FIBER

MANAGEMENT

FINGER

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Figure 19. Removing Blade From Front

6.5 Removing Fiber Cover

To remove the fiber covers, remove the blades as described in Topic 6.4 on Page 20 until the center is fully exposed, then:

1. Squeeze the fingers at the center of the covers per the arrows shown in Figure 20.

2. Pull upward on the cover and lift it off the blade.

FIBER

COVER (2X)

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BEND FINGERS UPWARD

AND

LIFT UP

FIBER COVER

6.6 Re-Installing Fiber Cover

To reinstall the fiber cover:

1. Align the fiber cover with its home location and tilt the cover at about a 45 degree angle and position the tip of the cover within the guides indicated in detail 1.

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Figure 20. Removing Fiber Covers

Figure 21

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2. Swing down the cover until it presses into and locks within the cover holder indicated in

Figure 21 detail 2.

GUIDE

TIP OF

COVER

HOLDER

FIBER

COVER

7 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

To find out more about CommScope® products, visit us on the web at

www.commscope.com

For technical assistance, customer service, or to report any missing/damaged parts, visit us at http://www.commscope.com/SupportCenter

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Figure 21. Re-Installing Fiber Cover

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CommScope SYSTIMAX EHD User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Revision History

Trademark Information

Applicable Standards

Admonishments

General Safety Precautions

1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 General Description

1.2 Major Components

1.3 Specifications

2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

3 UNPACKING A PANEL WITH A PRETERMINATED CABLE

4 PANEL INSTALLATION

4.1 Overview

4.2 Tools and Hardware Needed

4.3 Mounting an Unloaded Panel

4.4 Grounding the Panel

5 GENERAL CABLE REQUIREMENTS

6 OPERATION

6.1 Sliding Out Blade to First Position

6.2 Accessing Connectors on Back of Adapter Pack

6.3 Closing Blade

6.4 Removing Blade from Front

6.5 Removing Fiber Cover

6.6 Re-Installing Fiber Cover

7 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE