Patch Panel Labels

Data centers are the repositories in today’s online world, and they’re also regarded as the heart that may pump the lifeblood of one’s business. Inside the data center, numerous issues may break the center, so if anything goes wrong, so does the business. Wrong cabling is one of the issues that may be ignored by most people. But with patch panel labels, technicians can simplify troubleshooting and increase management efficiency.

Label Standard

Clear labeling is the groundwork of a professionally installed network system. There is a set of standards named TIA/EIA-606 that aims at fully addressing the administrative demand for telecommunication equipment, cabling system, and other telecommunication infrastructure. For example, the original TIA/EIA-606-A have defined the general administration, but haven’t had specific needs of data center’s design and installation. Another version, TIA/EIA-606-B is backward compatible with the traditional version A, with a purpose of being a universal labeling standard that applies to all types of premises. And in the set of standards, they have explicitly stated that in one building especially the multiple telecommunication spaces, hardware like patch panels, IDC blocks, and copper or fiber cables should be labeled and recorded.

Importance of Patch Panel Labels

Achieving traceability is the main reason for using patch panel labels. Within one server rack, fiber optic patch panel is commonly used for horizontal cable management that acts as the unit to connect and route circuits for monitoring, interconnecting and testing. Patch panel labels include the patch panel identifier. If practical, each port of a patch panel should be labeled. Using patch panel label accelerates the traceability of the relevant cable links. It helps when the technicians need to find the specific cables.

Labels on Patch Panel

Labels can be used for all patch panels. Here is an example, 24 port blank keystone patch panel on FS.COM, which permits users to create a mix connection of voice, data, and video. The empty design of this Ethernet patch panel makes it possible to accommodate various snap-in jacks, so the users can insert cat5e or cat6 adapters based on actual needs. Beyond the empty port, there are white plates where you can paste the adhesive labels to mark the cables. Users can quickly find the specific cable that needs to change or upgrade, increasing working efficiency. Some adhesive labels are also available in FS.COM: P-type and winding type cable label.

P-type Adhesive Label

FS.COM provides P-type cable adhesive label paper in red color. It’s a simple identification that is resistant to water, oil, and scratch. Besides, it will not generate debonding in a low-temperature environment and easy to peel off.

Winding type Adhesive Label

Winding type cable label from FS.COM uses an easy wrap-around design, providing a clear and simple identification. With the design of non-slip, it can be pasted on patch panels for cables records and placement instructions. For the best practice, all labeling should be visible especially doing the maintenance.

Conclusion

Patch panel labels are the effective-cost solution to solve network operation breakdown. When it comes to modifying, repairing and upgrading anything, labeling makes it convenient for your job. For more input on the data center, get in touch with the experts at FS.COM.

Structured Cabling Installation

Structured cabling installation is the main part of a flexible structured cabling system that will support different hardware uses and satisfy current and future demands. Since the thousands of forms of online data transfer, and the gathering of business intelligence has made a significant influence on today’s commerce, the companies want reliable and structured cabling installation to hold the infrastructure of data connections. Now, I want to share something about its installation with you.

Importance of Structured Cabling Installation

A proper structured cabling installation gives a universal platform on which you can build the overall information strategy, supporting multiple voices, data and media system, regardless of who manufactures these. In essence, compared with traditional point to point cabling system, the structured cabling system is more neat and organized. It has many benefits for one’s network operations.

Support future upgrade. High bandwidth is the most significant benefit of the structured cabling, which makes it a reliable infrastructure for business data growth. With structured cabling, you can ensure connectivity of the enterprise while business divests into new technological areas and equipment.

Reduce cabling bulk and congestion. The organized and planned cabling system can accommodate smaller diameter trunk cabling, and makes a cleaner cable management.

Reduce installation time and cost. Using a structured cabling system, users just need to plug the equipment cables into the matched sockets when upgrade or change the network. No need to buy additional wires or adapters.

Tips for Structured Cabling Installation

Since the structured cabling is the critical part of one’s network, here are several tips for the proper installation.

Planning comes first. In this stage, you must have a comprehensive understanding of your actual needs, figure out a solution based on the location, cabling types, and the needed equipment. Planning the installation will enable the actual work and operations run more smoothly.

Follow the cabling standards. When you install the cables, please follow the cabling standards because there are standards that have specified the multiple cables for different uses. Following the standards will greatly improve the efficiency of cables and data networks.

Remember the maintenance is important. Once the cables are installed, the maintenance becomes important. Buy a server rack or other equipment to manage and maintain the cables, which will save you lots of money and time in reality.

Choose the Right Equipment for Structured Cabling Installation

Vertical cable management and horizontal cable management are the two methods used in structured cabling installation. Choose the right equipment is the top priority. There is some equipment from FS.COM.

Single sided and dual sided vertical cable manager are available on FS.COM. This 45U 4.9" wide plastic single sided vertical cable manager is designed with flexible fingers to protect cable radius against damage. It can route cables vertically either on the front or back of racks. With a PVC cover, the equipment can avoid the dust and increase service life.

1U 19inch blank rack mount fiber patch panel is commonly used for horizontal cable management. It offers different choices for one’s application by being separated into patch panel, D-rings and lacer bar. This equipment is a cost effective cable management solution used in high density cabling system in data centers and telecommunication rooms.

From the above, we know structured cabling is the backbone of all business. FS.COM is the "one stop shop" for all cabling installation.

1U Rack Mount Enclosure Inside Cabling Installation

Rack cabling may be the backbone of one’s information technology operation. All data or signal are delivered by the cables, so maintaining and running the critical circuits that are managed by these cables are of great importance. Any mishandled cables on the key link paths can lead to bad results, such as data transmission errors or performance issues. So how to organize and protect fiber cables? This 1U rack mount enclosure will help you. First, let’s look at the structure of 1U rack mount enclosure.

Structure of 1U Rack Mount Enclosure

Before we properly use fiber optic patch panel, we should have a better understanding of its structure. The following 1U rack mount patch panel is from FS.COM. It can support 4 fiber adapter panels or MTP/MPO fiber optic cassette. The top cover can be removed, which is convenient when installing the adapter or cassette. Inside the enclosure, there is nothing except two fixed screw holes position, which enables users to settle the panels or cassettes. Each rack mount enclosure is shipped with an accessory pack that includes mounting screws, spools, bend radius brackets for proper installation and cable ties for cable management.

Devices Used for 1U Rack Mount Enclosure Inside Cabling

There is a video to show clearly how 1U rack mount fiber enclosure inside cabling works. Here, we need 24 fiber optical splice tray, LC fiber adapter panel and spliced fiber pigtail.

Splice tray is a device used with other equipment to hold and protect optical fibers. This 24 fiber optical splice tray is equipped with self-contained slacking and spooling, mechanical splice holder, self-stacking modules with side latches and clear plastic hinged cover, designed to safely route and store optical fiber.

LC fiber adapter panel is designed for use with FHD series rack mount enclosures, providing a good protection for cables.

Fiber pigtails are used in terminating fiber cables through fusion splicing, in order to achieve accurate mounting for precision alignment of fiber optical components.

1U Rack Mount Enclosure Inside Cabling Installation

According to the video, the installation can be divided into two parts, fiber optic splice tray installation and cassette or adapter installation.

Step one, install fiber optic splice tray first. Undoing the screw to remove the top cover. Put 24 fiber optical splice tray into the 1U rack mount enclosure, and align the screws at the screw holes, then use a screw to fix it. Position another splice tray upright the fixed one. The 1U enclosure can hold 4 splice trays. Last, use a cable tie to make sure the fiber cords at the right location.

Step two, install cassette or adapter. Place slack spools over plastic rivets studs on sliding tray in a new 1U enclosure, and use screw to fix slack spools. Then insert LC fiber adapter panels into the enclosure. Unplug dust caps and connect the fiber pigtails. Note that make the pigtails go through the grommet for dust prevention. Finally, close the top cover.

FS.COM developed the 1U rack mount enclosure inside cabling installation to guarantee the smooth operation and efficient cable management of customers’ network. More details, please visit FS.COM.

Structured Cabling Solution for Fiber and Copper Cables

Most people know that data amount has grown exponentially due to the increase in mobile computing, the rise of social networks and the spread of information technology into almost all areas of private and work life. And for network operators, they require a structured cabling solution for fiber and copper as well as an efficient analysis and implementation of ongoing capacity expansion. However, someone may be still confused about why a structured cabling solution is essential?

Why We Need a Structured Cabling Solution?

There are four reasons to use a structured cabling solution, bend radius protection, cable routing paths, cable access, physical protection, because these four aspects can directly make influences on network’s performance.

• Bend radius protection. When fiber bends exceed the specified minimum bend diameter can fracture, resulting in service failure and increasing network operating costs. Thus protecting the bend radius can enhance cables’ long term reliability and reduce signal attenuation.
• Cabling routing paths. A right path is beneficial for decreasing the probability of bend loss and long term cable failures. So it’s important to make access to individual cables simple and safe.
• Cable access. A good structured cabling should allow each cable to be plugged in or removed simply without damage. Besides, this will help to maintain bend radius protection.
• Physical protection. All cables should be protected from accidental or physical damage, otherwise, the whole network may break down.
  

FS.COM Equipment for a Structured Cabling Solution

FS.COM offers both horizontal cable management and vertical cable management so your network will not behave like a spaghetti bomb exploded near your servers. Here is some equipment you may use for building structured cabling.

• 45U adjustable open frame rack. It’s typically used for server room and data center rack applications and designed to house 19inch standard mounting device.
• Cable manager. Vertical cable manager and horizontal cable manager are available. We choose 45U dual sided vertical cable manager that can be used for both front and back cabling. And 1U metal horizontal cable manager with brush strip, it increases overall air flow within cabinet while helping to prevent equipment from overheating. The steel construction and black powder coat finish fights provides durability, resists corrosion. Besides, there are 1U metal horizontal cable manager with 5 D-rings and 1U plastic horizontal cable manager with finger duct, which can provide a large supported area to organize and route cables.
• Equipment for connecting fiber optic cables such as 1U FHD fiber enclosure, FHU MTP-LC breakout patch panel, FHX ultra high density fiber enclosure. There are different types of fiber optic patch panel with different connectors, port numbers on FS.COM. In addition, standard or customized fiber adapters panels can also be found on FS.COM. You can choose based on your need.
• Copper cabling equipment includes 1U shielded or unshielded patch panel, and 24 port blank keystone patch panel. These are used for connecting copper cables.

Installation of a Structured Cabling Solution

Here is a video gives a quick look at data center structured cabling solution of fiber or copper system.

First, place the 45U adjustable open frame rack in the spacious room. Then insert the 45U dual sided vertical cable manager to handle the cables vertically.

Second, deal with the fiber optic cables. Install the fiber optic equipment on the rack. Choose the suitable fiber patch panel to connect the matched fiber optic cables. For example, LC fibers should be linked to the LC adapter panel, otherwise, the network can not work.

Third, install the 1U copper patch panel on the rack. Then plug in CAT5e and CAT6 cables in turn. Make the copper cables go through the fingers of horizontal or vertical cable managers. This step aims at protecting cables and perfecting the structured cabling.

A good structured cabling solution helps increase network system performance and improve maintenance and serviceability of cables. With the right tools, you don’t need to worry about how to sort in the maze of sloppy cabling, you can build a network that is flexible enough to reconfigure and upgrade. Hope FS.COM will be your first choice to buy fiber equipment.

Dual Sided Vertical Cable Manager-Vertical Cable Management

As we know, proper cable management is part of one’s network’s performance and effectiveness. However, do you know what is the most difficult area of cable management? It’s the area on the equipment rack itself. You can manage the overhead cables by mounting them to the superstructure, and use a simple raceway-type solution to deal with the underfloor cables. But how to handle the rest cables vertically? Absolutely, You need a vertical cable manager. Vertical cable manager is used to house and organize fiber and copper cabling for good vertical cable management.

What Is Vertical Cable Manager?

Like the name implies, vertical cable manager is the equipment installed vertically. It can be installed on both sides of a rack or cabinet so that it can be called dual sided vertical cable manager. This kind of vertical cable management makes the utmost of the extra space of rack’s two sides to route fiber optic cables or patch cables effectively, while creating no impact on access to the equipment in the rack.

Why We Use Dual Sided Vertical Cable Manager?

Some persons may ask, for cable management, I have selected the fiber patch panel, rack or cabinet to manage cables. Why do I still need to use the dual sided vertical cable manager? Let me answer it, because they are different cable management tools. Fiber optic patch panel is used to manage the equipment through the network cabling system. Data or signal can be delivered within a fiber patch panel, thus the data or signal can reach to the equipment successfully. A rack is the facility storing fiber patch panel, hard disk drivers and some computer correlation equipment. The dual sided vertical cable manager is just applied for tidying cabling which is along the sides of a rack. Remember, this equipment is not related directly with the network.

Using a dual sided vertical cable manager, technicians can snap off fingers, minimize downtime, maximize space, which brings a good network environment.

How to Use Dual Sided Vertical Cable Manager?

Here is a video to show you how the dual sided vertical cable manager works. It takes 45U 4.9" Wide Plastic Dual Sided Vertical Cable Manager from FS.COM as an example. This product uses an oval hole design, making it easy for front-to-back cable routing. Flexible fingers on both sides ensure optimum cable radius not to damage cables. And to protect cables from damage or dust, the cable manager uses a PVC cover. After knowing the features of the product, let’s see how it works.

First, install the dual sided vertical cable manager. Put the plastic cable guide part on a flat surface. Then place the other cable guide over the connector brackets and press firmly until fully seated.

Second, position the cable manager next to the rack. Use the inserted brackets mount the vertical manager solidity to the rack. You can couple two 22.5U sections together. After that, insert each door into the hinges and press it tightly until it quickly settles.

Last, route cables through fingers of the dual sided vertical cable management.

Conclusion

Dual sided vertical cable manager is the compact and versatile solution in the server room or data center. With rich experience in this realm, FS.COM is engaged in offering best and excellent quality products of vertical cable management.

24 Port Blank Keystone Patch Panel for Ethernet Cabling

In cabling system, patch panel is used for cable management. But how? In short, when the patch cables are connected with telecommunication equipment, they have to go through the adapters in the patch panel to achieve the wiring function. Here, patch panel functions as the protector of cables or pigtails. Commonly, patch panel can be divided into different categories according to different ports, 12 port patch panel, 24 port patch panel and 48 port patch panel. And for small LAN network, the best option is 24 port patch panel especially the 24 port blank keystone patch panel.

What Is 24 Port Blank Keystone Patch Panel

24 port blank keystone patch panel, also known as the unloaded patch panel, is one option of 24 port copper patch panel. Typically, instead of the pre-positioned connectors design, it adopts the design of 24 individual empty holes which allow users install the connectors based on their own needs to link different copper cables. The empty holes are called keystone jacks that can be terminated to the cables such as shield or unshield CAT5e or CAT6, and then quickly inserted into the patch panel. This type of patch panel is designed to support the distribution of voice, data, and video for commercial or residential applications. FS.COM offers 24 port unshielded blank keystone patch panel, it’s suitable for any standard 19 inch relay rack, cabinet or wall bracket. With a flat style and clear port number, cable management becomes easier. And its removable cable manager will allow users to fix cables simply.

Reasons to Use Blank Keystone Patch Panel

Compared with the traditional patch panel, blank keystone patch panel enjoys several advantages, which actually encourage people to choose blank keystone patch panel.

• More flexible design. No keystone jack is pre-installed into the blank keystone patch panel, so it can be customized based on specific application. FS.COM 24 port blank keystone patch panel accepts all RJ45 modules, which means technicians will not struggle with the decision whether to use CAT5e or CAT6 when they need the versatility of running different types of networking cable on one project. The blank keystone accommodates a wide variety of easy to snap-in modules, making configuration flexibility.
• Better cost-effectiveness. The special design and easy installation make a low initial investment cost. Use one blank keystone patch panel, users can connect CAT5e and CAT6 simultaneously without buying theCAT5e patch panel and CAT6 patch panel. Besides, with pre-labeled ports and write-on areas on the front, the blank keystone patch panel helps trace and identify cable runs to stay in order.

Install 24 Port Blank Keystone Patch Panel for Ethernet Cabling

First, prepare the equipment. No extra tools are required except the essential equipment, 24 port blank keystone patch panel, CAT5e and CAT6 RJ45 insert modules.

Second, to fit one’s need, choose the proper quantity of different RJ45 modules. Then insert them onto the 24 port blank keystone patch panel one by one.

Third, screw the assembled 24 port blank keystone patch panel in a 19 inch rack. Plug the CAT5e cables into the CAT5e coupler keystone insert module and insert CAT6 cables into the CAT6 module, then handle the cables in sequence.

Last, take a visual inspection of the equipment to make sure everything works well.

Conclusion

24 port blank keystone patch panel provides connectivity for RJ45 insert modules data services, playing an important role in supporting the cloud. For your convenience, FS.COM offers different types of blank keystone patch panel to help technicians finish your networking project on budget and on time.

Typical Fiber Patch Panel Types On The Market

With the Internet of Things on the rise, more and more electric devices such as building automation controls, LED lights are becoming IP enabled and linking to the cabling infrastructure. There may be scenarios where linked data cables are not seen everywhere when connecting all the devices. Instead, a mass of patch cables are terminated in the telecommunication rooms. Technicians choose different fiber optic patch panel types to terminate the data cables and provide access to the cable’s individual fibers for cross-connection. So what are the typical fiber patch panel types on the market? This article will help you find something.

Benefits of Using Fiber Patch Panel

Fiber patch panels provide a convenient way to rearrange data cable connections and circuits. Using fiber patch panels, network technicians can easily connect cable fibers via cross connection, test the patch panel, and connect it to lightwave equipment. These patch panels are also used as a link demarcation point and in labeling the cable’s individual fibers. All in all, using fiber patch panel can achieve cable management including cable identification, and cable pulling.

Typical Fiber Patch Panel Types On The Market

Commonly, typical fiber patch panels are divided in two types, the rack mount and wall mount type.

• rack mount

Rack mount patch panel is generally made for standard 19 inch rack mounting. To provide the best products and services to the customers, FS.COM launches the FHD and FHX series products.

The FHD rack mount fiber patch panels are available in 1U, 2U and 4U rack. They are made of SPCC materials with the sliding types like a drawer. Sliding the panel open allows users to push or pull cables more stable as well as faster. There are trays and splice sleeves, accessories, inside the patch panel, which are designed to hold fiber adapter panels or MPO/MTP cassettes.

FS.COM releases the 1U FHX rack mount ultra high density fiber enclosure in order to meet the requirements of most extreme fiber density conditions. With 3 independently sliding drawers, it can support 12 port cassettes or panel. Therefore, in 1 rack unit, the FHX ultra rack mount enclosure can handle up to 144 fiber cables connections.

• wall mount

Wall mount type is the fiber enclosure that can be mounted on walls. FS.COM offers FHD wall mount fiber patch panels which have the designs of 2 door 2 adapters and 2 door 4 adapters as the option. It’s usually equipped with high density cassettes fixed on walls. The cassettes are in a space-saving and mountable panel enclosure. Wall mount patch panel benefits from several aspects like space saving. For more details, you can refer to Introduction of FHD Wall Mount Patch Panel.

Advice On Choosing Suitable Fiber Patch Panel Type

Choosing a suitable fiber patch panel type is the wise practice. Port density, rack size and space should be considered when buying fiber patch panel. Both rack mount and wall mount patch panel are the effective measures for cable management. If there is no enough space in network place and not too many fiber cables around, the wall mount fiber patch panel is a better choice. Otherwise, you will need a rack on which you can place your cable panel.

FS.COM offers different fiber patch panel types with super quality to help customers optimize the telecommunication project. Hope we are the priority selection when you purchase networking equipment.

Fiber Patch Panel Connector Types

With the development of today’s technology, technical equipment like fiber optic enclosures that support the demand is also improving and changing rapidly. All these challenges must be achieved by choosing the right type of connectivity, which means a well-designed network should use the right cables and connectors, especially the fiber patch panel connector which performs as the transmission bridge. But do you know what the fiber patch panel connector is, and how many types the fiber patch panel connector contains? This article will help you find the answers.

Introduction of Fiber Patch Panel Connector

Fiber patch panel connectors are unique, since they can delivery the light pulses but not the electrical signals. Therefore, the tiny glass fibers of fiber optic connectors should be aligned so that communication data can be transmitted efficiently. Fiber patch panel connector includes three parts, ferrule, connector body and coupling mechanism. The ferrule is made of metal or ceramic, which is used to hold the glass fiber. Obviously, the connector body holds the ferrule, the coupling mechanism. And the coupling mechanism holds the connector while it’s linked to other devices. Generally, fiber patch panel connector is available with LC, SC, FC, ST, MTP/MPO, etc. But fiber patch panel with LC, SC, MTP/MPO adapters is the most popular used in cabling system. These fiber patch panel connectors are commonly used to connect fibers ends.

Fiber Patch Panel Types

Fiber patch panel connector can make a big difference in network system due to the different types.

• SC Fiber Patch Panel  

Designed for Gigabit Ethernet, SC fiber patch panel uses the SC adapters. FS.COM offers 12 port and 24 port patch panel with SC adapter for fiber cabling. The following 24 port fiber patch panel is designed with precise internals and upright SC ports. It adopts a stronger platform with 1.5mm SPCC, which can install customs array of adapters. For the numerical legend for each port on both sides, it is printed by wear-resistant ink, which can hold up to moisture and scuff for a fast identification and regulated management. This SC type of fiber patch panel can be applied in data center cabling, high EMI/RFI applications, Telco CO and MAN etc.

• LC Fiber Patch Panel  

LC fiber patch panel uses the LC adapters whose ferrule size is the half of SC ferrule. Due to the small design, LC fiber patch panel needs less space and widely used in dense racks. To meet the different requirement, FS.COM produces 12 port, 24 port, and 48 port LC patch panel. FS.COM 48 port fiber patch panel is featured with the unique staggered panel. It can be fully loaded with fiber couplers in order to save much cost. With the 1U size and LC duplex ports on both side, this fiber patch panel can support interconnection and cross-connection of 96 fiber cables. Besides, it’s also equipped with silk-screen labels on the front and rear sides for a better cable management.

• MPO/MTP Fiber Patch Panel

MPO and MTP connector are the multi-fiber connectors that connect 12 to 24 fibers in a rectangular iron law. They are designed for 40Gb to 100Gb optical parallel link. Fiber adapter panel with 8 or 12 MTP/MPO adapters is available at FS.COM. The product 12 MTP/MPO fiber adapter panel employs the double reinforced design with 12 horizontal adapters, which is applied to the FHD series enclosures. And the double reinforced design is a better choice to protect the cables. In addition, the plate uses the die-cast steel material and is easy to mount in fiber enclosures with no tools.

 

Conclusion

Different fiber patch panel connector types result in different network performance, so it’s important to select, install and maintain the suitable fiber patch panel types. At FS.COM, there are fiber patch panel with SC adapters, fiber patch panel with LC adapters and fiber patch panel with MTP/MPO adapters. Besides，FS.COM offers the 6 port blank multimedia modular panel. This device can be equipped with all kinds of adapters such as ST, FC, LC and so on. All in all, these different fiber patch panel can meet customers’ various network demands and help them to build a good network system.

1U Rack Mount Fiber Patch Panel Cabling Solution

The world changes continuously, and data network has advanced much faster than anyone can keep up. Technicians are tired of dealing with the messy network, and may feel extreme anxiety about the inability to make an organized and structured cabling environment. Fiber optic enclosures are the glue that can connect cables together for delivering data or voice to multimedia and network services like LAN, WAN and ADSL. FS.COM 1U rack mount fiber patch panel cabling solution is the ideal method for easy cable management, including 1U patch panel, FHU 1U 24 port patch panel, and 1U lacer panel and lacing bar.

Function of Rack Mount Fiber Patch Panel

Rack mount fiber patch panel, as a cabling solution, can manage cables easily and connect the cabling distribution areas. This helps pave a way for a neat optical network approach. Often times, it’s used for connecting and disconnecting equipment. Therefore, a rack mount fiber patch panel is the key component for uptime, speed, performance and so on. In addition, with lots of ports in close proximity of the patch panel, cables here can be routed, labeled and monitored, offering a convenient routing option for IT staff.

Cabling Solution Works With Fiber Patch Panels  

It’s no doubt that each successful project needs adequate preparation. So once you decide to set up a structured cabling system, it’s time to get right cabling component. Now, here are cabling solution tools offered by FS.COM for your reference.

1U rack mount fiber enclosure is designed with 1.55 SPCC steel rack and can hold up to 4 fiber adapter panels (FAPs) and MTP cassettes, allowing for 96 fiber cables installation with simple plug-n-play design.

FHU 1U 24 port patch panel serves as standard 1U 19 inches rack with high quality steel adapter. It’s ultra high density but with the correct spacing between the insert parts, for easy deployment. It can connect 96 fiber cables.

1U lacer panel and lacing bar provide multiple choices for your application by being separated into patch panel, d-rings, lacer panel and lacer bar. Together with FHD adapter panels and patch cords, it can make the end-to-end solution.

Installation Steps of 1U Rack Mount Fiber Patch Panel Cabling Solution

After preparing the tools, we should start to install. Cable installation can be a finicky thing. Therefore, to avoid potential network errors and reduce costly mistakes, here are steps for your reference.

• Install 1U rack mount fiber enclosure. Place the mounting brackets at the desired position on the rack. Insert pre-terminated fiber optic cassettes into the enclosure as shown. Once mounted, fully seat fasteners to secure the cassettes.
• Install FHU 1U 24 port patch panel. According to the video, first remove the front panel of the rack mount fiber enclosure, then mount FHU 1U adapter panel onto it. Tighten the screws to make sure it has been installed safely. At last, mount the tool on the rack.
• Install 1U lacer panel and lacing bar. Use screws to fix the tools on the rack, placing the 1U metal lacer panel in front and put the lacer bar at the back. Then place the adapters on the lacer panel.

Finally, plug the fiber cables you need, and use zip ties to fasten the cables. A structured cabling system is completed. If installed properly, one system will last at 10 years and support 2 or 3 generations of fiber equipment.

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1U rack mount fiber patch panel cabling solution is easy to install, which can actually manage the cables in an organized way. FS.COM offers a variety of patch panels with good quality to help your network achieve optimum performance. We are always focusing on providing products with superior performance and better services for our customers.

1U FHD Rack Mount Enclosure

As we know, with the development of technology and the improvement of the computing capacity of hardware, people’s requirements for better network is growing higher and higher. However, as men pursue the goals of high density and capacity in a network, cable management may get out of control. High density fiber optic enclosures are the key to achieving a high density and economical cable solution. FS.COM provides a series of FHD fiber patch panel to help technicians to make up a better data center. Today, we will introduce this type, 1U FHD rack mount enclosure.

What Is Rack Unit?

Some people may not aware of what the “1U” actually means. U is short for rack unit, which is created by Electronic Industries Alliance. It’s used for measuring the height of a computer or network device and designed to fit into a standard of 19 or 23 rack. One U equals 1.75 inches(44.45mm). Rack equipment or hardware takes the design of rack mounted, and is produced in multiples of 1.75 inches, like 1U, 2U or 4U. Racks are able to hold devices of those sizes.

FHD Rack Mount Enclosure

FHD rack mount enclosure is designed in 1U, 2U 4U sizes with high density, which can store, organize and manage fiber terminations, connections, and patching in all applications. Due to the different designs of rack units, the various rack mount enclosures hold different amount of fiber cables. For example, 1U FHD fiber enclosure can connect as many as 96 fiber cables, while the most connectivity of 2U FHD product is 192 and the 4U is 288. Usually, rack mount enclosure is mounted onto 19" and 23" standard relay racks. There are two kinds of rack mount enclosure, one is the slide-out type and the other contains a removable cover.

Features of FHD Rack Mount Enclosure

FHD rack mount enclosure can hold a panel enclosure and modular HD cassette, which allows users to integrate devices of 10Gb, 40Gb or even 100Gb speed seamlessly and easily. Compared with the standard enclosure, the product 1U rack mount HD enclosure uses the double spring latches. This new type of symmetrical door latch can divide force evenly when open the door. The acrylic door has been re-thickened that will provide top protection for the entire enclosure. In addition, in order to make it easy of assembling and dissembling the drawer by the buckle, this product takes more stable slide rail. It employs the black powder coated SPCC rugged heavy-duty steel housing, which contributes to enhancing the service life and preventing housing scratches and rust. With the increased port density in 1U of rack space, the FHD rack mount enclosure supports up to 96 fiber cables. And this allows technicians to increase density and upgrade technology without changing the existing equipment. With a wonderful design and proper size, 1U FHD rack mount enclosure provides a modular system for managing fiber connection.

Conclusion

FHD rack mount enclosure offers an efficient and reliable solution of high density interconnects and cross-connects. FS.COM is dedicated to providing global customers with the outstanding, standards-compliant products and services.