fast channel

FAST CHANNEL
Methode’s FAST CHANNEL Pre-terminated Cabling Infrastructure Solutions provide a cost-effective, high performance
method of building your backbone. It connects your network,
while saving 75% installation time compared to traditional
methods.
With high density multi-fiber connections (MTP/MPO) that are
100% factory tested and certified, connecting a 6-fiber to a
288-fiber link is a snap! Channels are up and running fast,
with FAST CHANNEL.
CUSTOM BUILD-ON DEMAND
• Custom length
• Custom configuration
• Fast delivery
FEATURES
HIGH DENSITY
• Up to 288 fiber trunks
• 6 channel (12 fiber) to 24 channel
(48 fiber) cassettes
• Cassette housings (patch panels) in 1RU,
2RU, 4RU, 6RU configurations
HIGH PERFORMANCE
• ≤ .25 dB IL - MTP
(avg. ≤ .35 dB thru cassette)
• ≤ .1 dB MTP Elite
(avg. ≤ .2 dB thru cassette)
MULTIPLE CONFIGURATIONS
• MTP/MTP
FAST CHANNEL
• MTP/ANY DESCRETE CONNECTOR
• ANY/ANY DESCRETE CONNECTOR
Fast ordering
Fast delivery
Fast install
+44 (0)20 3282 7143
www.methode-datasolutions.co.uk/
SPECIFICATIONS
CABLING OPTIONS
(meet or exceed)
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TIA/EIA 568C.3
•
IEC 60794/60793
•
Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) and
REACH SvHC
Type: 0S2, OM3, OM4
Jacket: LSZH, OFNR, OFNP
Fiber Count: 12 to 288 fiber
CONNECTOR OPTIONS
METHODE PATCH PANEL OFFERINGS
MTP: 12, 16, 24 fiber
LC: Duplex, Unibody, Pro-slide
URM: 2 fiber, 8 fiber
1 RU, 72 PORT MTP FAST CHANNEL
CABLE/CONNECTOR OPTIONS
MTP/MTP
1 RU FAST CHANNEL
MTP/MTP
2 RU FAST CHANNEL
MTP/LC
4 RU FAST CHANNEL
6 RU, 24 PORT MTP FAST CHANNEL
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METHODE’S EUROPEAN PATCH PANELS OFFERING
6 Port Fiber Cassette, 1RU
12 Port Fiber Cassette, 1RU
FIBER CASSETTE TRAY LOADED
1 Bay MTP/MPO Module
FIBER CASSETTE TRAY UNLOADED
4 Bay Module Panel
LEARN MORE
For more information about Methode’s FAST CHANNEL Pre-terminated Cabling Infrastructure Solutions,
visit our website or contact your Methode sales representative at +44 (0)20 3282 7143.
+44 (0)20 3282 7143
www.methode-datasolutions.co.uk/
FAST CHANNEL
FAST CHANNEL panels provide secure transitions between
MTP/MPO and LC or SC discrete connector interfaces. They
are used to interface MTP/MPO backbones with LC or SC
patching and active equipment connections.
FEATURES
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Available in OS1/2, OM1, OM2, OM3 and OM4 fiber
grades
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Up to 72 MTP/MPO standard connectors
The pre-populated panel allows rapid deployment of high
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Compliant multi-fiber connector rear entry ports
density data centre infrastructure as well as improved trou-
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Up to 864 fibers
ble shooting and reconfiguration during moves, adds and
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Factory Terminated and tested
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Rapid Deployment (Factory terminated modular
system saves installation and reconfiguration time
during moves, adds and changes)
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Easy installation (Open rear entry MTP/MPO ports
guarantee easy cabling access and facilitates
connection to MTP/MPO backbone trunks system)
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Compact 1U Size
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MTP/MPO Interface
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MTP/MPO components feature superior optical and
mechanical properties.
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Optimised Performance Low loss MTP/MPO Elite,
discrete premium connectors and OM4 fiber
(assures low insertion losses and power penalties in
tight power budget, high speed network environments)
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Reliability - 100% Tested Combination of high quality
components and manufacturing quality control
guarantees product to the highest standards
changes.
The shallow depth of the Panel makes it suitable for all rack
systems. The MTP/MPO Panels contain factory controlled
and tested MTP/MPO-LC/SC trunks to deliver optical
performance and reliability. Low loss MTP/MPO Elite and
LC/SC Premium versions are offered featuring significantly
improved low insertion losses for demanding low power
budget, high speed networks.
1 RU 72 Port Module
FAST CHANNEL
Fast ordering
Fast delivery
Fast install
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ELEMENT
CHARACTERISTIC
FIBER
OS1/OS2, OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4 (ISO/IEC 60793)
ADAPTORS
BODY COLOR
BODY COLOR
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
MPO/MTP (IEC-61754-7 & EIA/TIA-604-5)
Black Polarity: Keyway up-Keyway down
Grey Polarity: Keyway up-Keyway up
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
-40 ~ +70°C
ELEMENT
CHARACTERISTIC
FIBER
OS1/OS2, G.657A1, OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4 (IEC 60793)
CABLE
(Gel FIlled Loose Tube) OD MAX 24 Cores 6.7 ± 0.3 OD MD
MAX 144 cores 15.6 ±0.4mm
(Dry Loose Tube) OD MAX 24 Cores 6.4 ± 0.3 OD Max 144
Cores 14.2 ± 0.4mm
LSZH, PE; OFNP, OFNR, Jacket color: Black, Aqua, Magenta,
Yellow, Orange
JACKET
-20 ~ +60°C
ELEMENT
CHARACTERISTIC
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
-20 ~ +60°C
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
-40 ~ +70°C
ELEMENT
CHARACTERISTIC
MTP® Elite (MM)
0.10dB 0.35dB N/A
MTP® (MM)
MTP® Elite (SM)
MTP® (SM)
0.20dB 0.60dB N/A
0.10dB 0.35dB >60dB
0.25dB 0.75dB >60dB
STANDARDS
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TIA/EIA-568-C.3 and IEC 11801
ISO/IEC 60793 and ISO/IEC 60794
ISO/IEC 61753, IEC 61754 and IEC 61755
ISO/IEC 60332-1, IEC 61034-1/2 and IEC 61754-1/2
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Compliant to Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) and REACH SvHC
For more information about Methode’s FAST CHANNEL
Pre-terminated Cabling Infrastructure Solutions, visit
our website or contact your Methode sales representative
at +44 (0)20 3282 7143.
www.methode-datasolutions.co.uk/
+44 (0)20 3282 7143