MTP Cabling System

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MTP® Cabling System

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AFC MTP® Low Loss Cabling System

AFC’s MTP pre-terminated cables and cassettes offer a market leading

low loss, fast and efficient connection system particularly suited to the

Data Centre (DC) and Storage Area Network (SAN) environment.

The modular MTP product set comprises cable assemblies, cassettes,

heavy duty fanouts and various 1RU, 1.5RU, 2RU and 3RU enclosure

options. The solution is ideal for both new and fully populated

communication racks.

US Conec MTP Technology Partnership

To bring the highest quality multi-fibre pre-terminated system to our

customers, AFC has partnered with US Conec (Hickory NC USA) to

guarantee only ‘best in class’ MTP connectors are used.

AFC only uses US Conec MTP Elite connectors due to their low loss and

enhanced performance over standard MPO connectors.

The AFC and US Conec partnership ensures that the latest in next

generation multi-fibre solutions are available and fully supported.

BENEFITS OF USING AFC MTP® PRE-TERMINATED CABLES

AND CASSETTES

• Significant reduction in installation time frames

• Easy redeployment and relocation due to modular style cabling system

• Fast reconnection times due to 12 fibre MTP connector technology

• Low system loss and consistent long term optical performance from high quality factory terminations, inspection and cleaning practices

• Industry lowest Multimode and Singlemode channel loss due to high performance MTP Elite and low loss LC connectors and adapters

• Wide range of 40GBASE-SR4 and 100GBASE-SR10 cabling solutions

• Manufactured to TIA, ISO/IEC and AS/NZS

• Installation, IBYC and AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3 testing practices fully supported by AFC

• 20 year Certified Site Guarantee for approved installations

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Cabling Overview

MTP cabling architectures utilise varying cable and patchcord configurations

as defined in TIA-568-C.0-2. These cables vary by gender, fibre orientation and

pair management.

AFC manufactures a large and varied range of MTP cable assemblies to suit:

• 10Gig backbone and extension cables

• 40/100Gig backbone and patchcord cables

• 10Gig/Fibre Channel MTP to LC hybrid cables

• 40Gig MTP to 10Gig LC patchcords

Fibre types

• 12 or 24F laser optimised bend tolerant multimode 50/125µm OM4 and OM3

• 12 or 24F bend insensitive 9/125µm singlemode OS2

All AFC MTP assemblies are made to TIA and ISO/IEC specifications.

The low 10/40/100Gig channel loss requirements of ISO/IEC 11801 demand

high performance connectivity is used. AFC only use the US Conec MTP Elite

connector to ensure the lowest possible connector insertion losses.

Numerous cable options are available with the most popular being the 3mm

round mini cable. Other options include ruggedised round mini, metallic

armoured round mini, coloured sheaths and different sheath types.

Features and Benefits

• MTP Elite connectors for low link/channel loss performance

• TIA-568-C.0-2 based parallel optics cables for standards compliance and traceability

• Round mini cable construction offers reduced raceway usage and looming neatness

• MTP connectors supplied with push/pull tabs for ease of handling

• MTP connector endface geometry compliance to IEC standards for enhanced intermateability and interoperability

• Large range of cable colours for circuit ID options

• Bundled cable option allows for ease of handling and installation of multiple 12/24F cables


SD Range

AFC’s SD (Standard Density) range of MTP enclosures and cassettes offer an ideal

balance of density and accessibility. Ideally suited for environments requiring

increased space for labelling and patching access.

Enclosures to suit the SD range are a fixed tray style and offer an easy open

access, shallow depth design. Suited to racks with a minimum depth of 450mm

or back to back applications in deeper racks.

The MOD-T enclosure also features a removable rear mounting cable

management bar. An optional front mount hinged cable tray can be fitted to the

MOD-T enclosure.

Densities

• 1RU 48F/24LCD and 1.5RU 96F/48LCD – 2RU 96F/48LCD – 3RU 192F/96LCD

• SD cassettes also suit AFC’s range of FWE wall mount enclosures. These wall mount enclosures offer a two door design ideally suited for MUTO frame mount, underfloor and overhead applications.

• SD MTP cassettes are available in 12 and 24F OM3/OM4/OS2 configurations


• Flat and angled front cassette designs for patchcord management options

• Colour coded cassettes, cassette fronts and coloured LC adapters available for circuit ID options

• MTP adapter panels to suit 40/100Gig architecture

• Low loss MTP Elite, low loss LC connectors and adapters to meet the low Channel losses defined in ISO IEC 11801

• Shuttered MTP cassette adapters maintain MTPE connector hygiene

• Fully assembled, video inspected and tested to AS/NZS ISO/IEC 14763.3 by AFC Australia


HD Range

AFC’s HD (High Density) range of MTP enclosures and cassettes offer 96F (48LCD)

capacity in 1RU. The 4 cassette design is ideal for Fabric A/Fabric B type networks.

Ideally suited for environments requiring a balance between density, labelling and

patching access.

Enclosures to suit the HD range are available in both sliding and fixed tray designs.

Suited to racks with a minimum depth of 450mm or back to back applications in

deeper racks.

The HDS (sliding enclosure) features a partly enclosed 1RU and 3RU design with

hinged cable tray.

The HDT (fixed enclosure) features an easy open access shallow depth design.

This enclosure also features a removable rear mounting cable management bar.

An optional front mount hinged cable tray can be fitted to the HDT enclosure.

Densities

• 1RU 96F/48LCD – 3RU 288F/144LCD

• HD MTP cassettes are supplied as standard in 24F OM3/OM4/OS2 configurations

The HD enclosure design also offers a range of additional media that can be

integrated with MTP cassettes:

• Copper category 6/6A

• Fibre passive devices (e.g. WDM, circulators)

• LC/SC coupler panels to suit pre-terminated cable assemblies


• High density design to minimise RU usage

• Mixed media design, supports copper, LC/SC and passive connectivity

• Colour coded cassette fronts and coloured LC adapters available for circuit ID options


• Low loss MTP Elite, low loss LC connectors and adapters to meet the low channel losses defined in ISO IEC 11801

• Shuttered MTP cassette adapters maintain MTPE connector hygiene



XHD and XHD+ Range

AFC’s XHD and XHD+ (extra high density) range of MTP enclosures and cassettes

offer 144F (72LCD) capacity in 1RU. The 6 cassette design is density optimised and

suited for environments with limited RU space. The unique tiered cassette design

allows for greater finger access and patching accessibility.

XHD

Enclosures to suit the XHD range are available in both sliding and fixed tray

designs. Suited to racks with a minimum depth of 450mm. The XHD range

is suited to shallow depth racks or back to back mounting applications in

deeper racks.

The XHDS (sliding enclosure) features a partly enclosed 1RU design with hinged

protective/labelling front cover.

The XHDT (fixed enclosure) features an easy open access shallow depth design.

This enclosure also features a removable rear mounting cable management bar.

XHD+

The XHD+ enclosure is a fully enclosed sliding 1RU design with hinged protective/

labelling front cover. Suited to racks with a minimum depth of 600mm.

The XHD+ is suited where advanced cable management is required in the form

of individually sliding and tilting cassettes. This functionality greatly assists in

installation, testing, IBYC and patching.

Densities

• 1RU 144F/72LCD

• XHD MTP cassettes are supplied as standard in 24F OM3/OM4/OS2 configurations


• Extra high density design to minimise RU usage

• Choice of shallow rack depth XHD or deeper XHD+ with advanced cable management

• Unique tiered cassette design for easier access


• Low loss MTP Elite, low loss LC connectors and adapters to meet the low Channel losses defined in ISO IEC 11801


• Hinged cable tray with wiring documentation supplied as standard

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MTP Cabling System Accessories

AFC offers a wide range of accessories to suit the installation, testing and

patching of MTP cabling systems. These include:

• Connector video inspection equipment

• Connector cleaning products

• A range of LC patchleads specifically designed to suit high density patching

AFC is also pleased to offer an extensive range of installation and testing

documentation. Please contact us for further information.

In conjunction with our CBPs (Certified Business Partners) a 20 year Certified

System Guarantee is also available to approved installations.


MTP Star Topology – INFINITY™ Product Options

MDAODF

MTPE – MTPE

XHD144F

HDA/EDASwitches/Servers

EDASAN/Servers

LC – LC

LC – LC

MTPE – LC

MTPE – LC

MTPE – LC

SD48F

HD96F

6P MTP/MTPAdapter bracket

MTPE – MTPE

XHD144F

LC – LC

LC – LC

MTPE – LC

MTPE – LC

MTPE – LC

SD48F

HD96F

6P MTP/MTPAdapter bracket

MDA – Main Distribution Area

ODF – Optical Distribution Frame

HDA – Horizontal Distribution Area

EDA – Equipment Distribution Area

MTPE – MTP Elite


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About AFC Group

AFC designs, manufactures and integrates fibre optic and copper communication solutions. We are an Australian-owned and operated company with more than 21 years’ experience serving customers through our national and international branches.

We provide high quality innovative and customised communication solutions

to a broad range of industries – from data centres and utility companies to

underground mines.

We’re passionate about our products, our business and our customer

relationships. We strive to create professional partnerships that you can trust to

deliver value in a custom built communication solution.

Innovation and expertise

Innovative product development is the core of our business. We constantly seek

to improve and enhance our product range and never stop looking for ways to

give you better solutions. Your organisation’s communication needs are unique.

That’s why we take the time to listen to your requirements so we can best supply

a customised solution.

We operate our own high tech manufacturing facility in Melbourne. This means

we can respond quickly to your needs and keep lead times to a minimum. More

than two decades of experience and peerless technical knowledge means we get

the job done right – on time, the first time.

How we’re different

We’re passionate about everything we do – from the products and integrated

solutions we provide to caring for our customers, staff and suppliers. We believe

in supporting the people we do business with by building mutually beneficial

relationships. This means we share our extensive knowledge and provide

exceptional professional service. AFC has an organisation-wide ‘can do’ culture.

Our philosophy is to ‘do it better’ – better than our competitors and better than

we did it last time.

We’ve got you covered

Our head office is in Melbourne and we operate both nationally and

internationally. We have offices and warehouses throughout Australia, as well as

Auckland and Hong Kong. Our warehouses carry a large range of stock, but more

importantly let us provide professional local service and support.

This means we’re well placed to quickly and efficiently deliver the solution you

need, when you want it. For added peace of mind our communication solutions

are backed by an industry-leading 20 year warranty.

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