Standard Recommended Procedure 003-794-AEN | Issue 14 | March 2020 | Page 7 of 27
96- and 144-fiber Trunks:
Step 8:
Starting with the mesh bag closest to the furcation body, remove the tape and mesh to expose the
first set of three folded legs (Figure 10). Unfold the legs from around the bend control device.
Repeat this step on the middle mesh bag, and then conclude by removing the end mesh bag.
4.3
(OPTIONAL) Install CDF Bracket
An optional CDF bracket may be installed external to the housing on the frame to provide additional cable
trunk installation positions and/or strain-relief. It supports incoming cable installation from the top or bottom
of the frame into the housing. The bracket can hold keyhole cradles or U-clip furcation trunk holders (ordered
separately) and is available in three sizes:
•
EDGE-CDF-RJ04-BKT — 4-position furcation trunk holder
•
EDGE-CDF-RJ08-BKT — 8-position furcation trunk holder
•
EDGE-CDF-RJ12-BKT — 12-position furcation trunk holder
CDF brackets support use of extender trunks. If using an IBU (vertical manager) between frames, extender
trunks mounted to the CDF bracket on the back side of the frame must transition to the front using a “pass-
through” IBU system.
Step 1:
Align bracket within the same height of the 4U housing.
Step 2:
Install bracket using two 12-24 screws (Figure 11). Allow enough clearance when routing trunks from
the bracket into the housing to ensure bend radius is maintained when trunks enter the housing.
NOTE:
If greater bend radius control of cable is required, position the bracket slightly above or below the roof of
the housing, depending upon the direction the cable is entering the housing.
Step 3:
Insert furcation plug into cradle as seen in Figure 12 or Figure 13 and mount cradle onto CDF bracket
(Figure 11).
Step 4:
Then route trunks inside the housing through the brushed cable entry slots.Terminate the MTP
connector at the back of the LC module or MTP adapter panel.
NOTE:
In some cases, variations in the length of the trunk leg make it necessary to mount the trunk cradle
further out on the CDF bracket closer to the cable entry slot to avoid pulling on the leg when accessing the
tray from the front side of the housing.
Figure 10 — Mesh Bag Removal
