TECP-92-159 • Rev D • May 2018
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3
PANEL-SPECIFIC INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
For purposes of installation, the FPX fiber panel is divided into four types:
• Empty panel (includes rear management hardware to accept adapter packs, pigtails, and
splice trays);
• Termination panel loaded with adapters only (includes rear management hardware to
accept multi-fiber cable assemblies);
• Termination/splice panel: loaded with adapters, pigtails, and splice trays;
• Stubbed panel: completely equipped with a preterminated cable stub.
3.1
Panel Types and Procedures Done for Each Type
lists the main panel types shipped to the customer and the installation procedures that may
be done for each type.
Table 1. Panel Types and Procedures Required
PANEL TYPE
PROCEDURE
REFER TO SECTION
Empty Panel
Basic installation
Install adapter packs (LC, SC, or MPO)
Install MPO cassettes
Install an MPO cable
Install a cable clamp
Prepare and connect a pre-connectorized cable
Install pigtail adapter pack assemblies and splice trays
Install an IFC/OSP cable and prepare for splicing
Termination Only Panel
Basic installation
Prepare and connect a pre-connectorized cable
Termination/Splice Panel
Basic installation
Install pigtail adapter pack assemblies and splice trays
Install an IFC/OSP cable and prepare for splicing
Stub cable
Basic installation
3.2
Installing Adapter Packs (LC, SC, or MPO)
This section describes how to install adapter packs
(LC, SC, or MPO)
in an empty FPX panel.
The 1RU panel accommodates two adapter packs. The 2RU accommodates four adapter packs.
Adapter packs are installed in the same manner for both 1RU and 2RU panels. Adapter packs
installed on left side of panel are angled left while adapter packs installed on right side are
angled right.
Install the adapter packs as shown in
(2RU shown).