CommScope EPX G2, User Manual

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2.3 Main Product Features
Figure 3 shows a loaded panel. The main features include the following (clockwise from top right
call-out).
• Plastic Cover —can be removed providing top access to the panel.
• Cable Routing Diagram —is printed on cover for guidance in installing cables.
• Cable Entry Ports —are available for securing rear entry cables. The panel is designed for
use of cable glands that mount within the cable entry holes. Refer to Section 2.4 on Page 8 .
• Mounting Bracket (one on each side) —provide mounting of the panel in a frame or cabinet.
The panel is shipped with 19-inch mounting brackets. Kits are available permitting mounting in
a 23-inch or ETSI rack or cabinet.
• Cover Latch —when slid toward center, releases cover so it can swing into open position.
• Hinged Removable Front Cover —drops down 90 degrees to provide open access to the
panel interior. For operation refer to Section 7 on Page 26 .
• Sliding Tray (Optional) —slides out to provide additional access for connector module and
splice tray installation. For operation refer to Section 5.4 on Page 15 .
• Bulkhead —supports connection modules per customer order. Options include adapter packs,
MPO modules, and splice cassettes. The EPX bulkhead may be either LGX/1000 style with
three modules per rack unit, or G2 Style with four modules per rack unit.
• Adapter Packs (or MPO Module or Splice Cassette) —interface between patch cords and facility
cables.
Figure 3. EPX panel (2U Shown)
HINGED REMOVABLE
FRONT COVER
COVER LATCH
CABLE ENTRY PORTS
(EITHER SIDE)
SLIDING
TRAY
(OPTIONAL)
MOUNTING
BRACKET (2)
23381-A
PLASTIC COVER CABLE
ROUTING
DIAGRAM
BULKHEAD
ACCOMMODATES
ADAPTER PACKS,
MPO MODULES, OR
SPLICE CASSETTES
ADAPTER PACKS,
MPO MODULES, OR
SPLICE CASSETTE