DATA CENTERGUIDE

DATA CENTER GUIDE
CISCO CABLING SOLUTION GUIDE
CABLExpress® Data Center Guide
The CABLExpress® Experience
How do you protect and improve
the functionality of your critical
processes? You have to Respect
Layer One® - and that’s where
CABLExpress comes in.
We help you implement a cabling
infrastructure that provides the
quality and performance to make
all your technology investments
worthwhile. We manufacture
want to become your true partner,
providing insight, knowledge and
assistance in every interaction you
have with us.
At CABLExpress, we define
ourselves on the guarantee
that working with us means
that your layer one infrastructure
will perform to expectations.
Our Skinny-Trunk® Solution is a
high-density, fiber optic product
line that helps you maximize
business value and prepare for
future generations of upgrades.
We have a Registered
Communications Distribution
Designer (RCDD) on-site and we’re
corporate members of both BICSI
and AFCOM. We bring an in-depth
understanding of current data
center standards, such as
ANSI/TIA-568-C, ANSI/TIA-942-A,
BICSI 002 and others.
high-performance data center
cabling infrastructure products,
providing structured cabling
solutions worldwide for more
than three decades.
CABLExpress began by offering
used replacement parts for
mainframes, and we’ve continued
to expand our expertise into
today’s data center systems. We
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Protect your critical assets with
the highest quality product, best
service, optimum performance and
industry-leading innovation you
can only get from CABLExpress.
CABLExpress® Data Center Guide
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Skinny-Trunk® Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Cisco® & CABLExpress® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Port Replication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Nexus 7010 Line Card Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Nexus 7010 Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Nexus 7718 Line Card Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Nexus 7718 Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
MDS 9710 10U Line Card Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MDS 9710 10U Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MDS 9710 12U Line Card Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
MDS 9710 12U Bill of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
H-Series Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
H-Series Modules & Adapter Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Skinny -Trunk® Fiber Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
H+ Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
RSD Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RSD Modules & Adapter Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Skinny-Trunk® Fiber Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Skinny-Trunk® Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Skinny-Trunk® Ladder Rack Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Z-Mount® Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Conversion and Tap Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Skinny-Trunk® 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cisco QSFP BiDi Transceiver & Optical Microscope . . . . . . . . 26
One-Click Cleaners & Quick Ship Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Copper Trunking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cabinets & Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Skinny-Trunk® Solution
Skinny-Trunk® Solution
Designed with performance and
manageability in all aspects of its
product set, the Skinny-Trunk®
Solution is the best way to ensure
your equipment will achieve
optimum performance. The
Skinny-Trunk Solution provides a
clear migration path to the next
generations of hardware, thereby
assuring a very high return on
your investment. It also allows
for flexibility and scalability with
all your growth needs in the
ever-changing data center
environment, helping you save
money on space, labor and cooling.
Fiber Trunk
Pg. 16
We build to the highest
standards!
We can help you design your
infrastructure to meet the
specifications for today and
the future.
Pg. 20
Fiber Optic
Trunk
Construction
Specifications*
Fiber Optic
Enclosure
Construction
Specifications*
*Available Upon Request
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Skinny-Trunk®
Fiber Jumper
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Skinny-Trunk® Solution
Performance
Designed to meet and exceed
your loss budgets and have high
repeatability, so your cables
work the first and the 500th
time you plug in.
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Pg.14
Manageability/Scalability
High-density yet easy to work
with, featuring organized cable
management and modular designs
for easy swap outs.
Flexibility
Z-Mount®
Bracket
H-Series
Enclosure
Overall cabling can decrease
by 70%.
Time Savings
Plug-and-play technology.
Pg. 21
• Ensures your equipment
will achieve optimum
performance
• Allows for flexibility and
scalability with all your
growth needs
Harness
• Save on space, labor
and cooling
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Cisco® and CABLExpress
Performance
We Have Cabling Solutions For Every Cisco® Switch
Cisco switches provide high-performance connectivity, but you need
proper cabling to effectively take advantage of it. With poor cabling,
high-performance, high-density switches won’t perform to their full
potential and even fail to transmit data. The CABLExpress® SkinnyTrunk Solution provides the muscle you need, without sacrificing
manageability or crucial space in the data center. Designed to meet
or exceed industry cabling standards and dB loss budgets, you can
have confidence that your cabling infrastructure is allowing your Cisco
switches to perform to their fullest capabilities.
Return on Investment
Implementing the Skinny-Trunk Solution in your data center now will
yield a high return on investment because you won’t need to replace
your cabling infrastructure for future hardware upgrades. The SkinnyTrunk Solution will help you migrate to 40 and even 100 gig speeds,
without any of the “layer one” issues that typically happen during
hardware upgrades.
And so many more . . .
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Port Replication
Port replication is a patching
system that mirrors (duplicates)
the active electronics in a passive
environment. This reduces cable
management issues, decreases
opportunities for patch errors
and reduces wear and tear on the
active ports.
Available
with
48, and
32 ports
12U
48 LC Duplex Ports, Vertical
This allows full replication in a
Main Distribution Area (MDA) as
recommended in the TIA-942 Data
Center Standard. 48- and 32-port
modules are also available to offer
full replication for any density.
H-Series 10U enclosures have modules designed specifically to replicate 32- and 48-port director class switches.
With options for vertical and horizontal orientations, we can exactly match your switch port numbering.
Ports 1-24
Ports 1-24
Horizontal
10U
Ports 25-48
48 LC Duplex
Ports, Horizontal
Vertical10U
Ports 25-48
48 LC Duplex
Ports, Vertical
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Cisco Nexus 7010 Line Card Solution
CISCO Nexus 7010 48-Port Line card Vertical Replication Solution
Cisco Nexus 7010 loaded
with(8) 48-port line cards
(384 ports/768 fibers)
(16) H-Series 24-port
MTP®-LC cassettes
(64)
12-fiber
LC-MTP®
Skinny-Trunk®
harnesses
CABLExpress® Skinny-Trunk®
H-Series 10U enclosure
(16) 48-fiber
Skinny-Trunk®
MTP®-MTP®
CABLExpress® Skinny-Trunk®
H-Series 4U enclosure
6
H-Series (8) 8-port
MTP® adapter
panel
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Cisco Nexus 7010 48-Port Line Card - Bill of Materials
CISCO Nexus 7010 Loaded with 48-Port Line Cards (384 Port Capacity) - Bill of Materials*
*We know that everyone’s scenario is different – that’s why we specialize in rapid customization and have a staff of experienced infrastructure specialists to help you every step of the way.
This B.O.M. refelcts (1) switch, for redundant fabrics you will double quantities as reflected in drawing.
Qty line cards 8
Qty
OM3 50/125 Multimode
pt# description
64 CBX-STH012APS-NXXN-UCxN-0007 7ft CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk Harness 12 fiber 50/125 multimode OM3 MTP male to 6 LC duplex
uni-boot with Cisco 48 port stagger** **Length and stagger will change with specific cable dressing, contact us
to ensure a perfect fit.
Equipment Rack
Trunking
1
CBX-HE-V04
4U H-Series high density enclosure (12 slot total)
8
CBX-HF-V0408MPK
8 MTP (= 48 lc duplex ports) feed thru adapter panel
4
CBX-HB-VH04
4U blank panel
1
CBX-CM-SDS2
2U duct style cable manager
16
CBX-STL048APX-M00P-M00N-xxxx
xxxxFT Skinny-Trunk 48 fiber (24 channel) 50/125 multimode OM3 MTP/MTP (4 MTP per side) plenum trunk cable
CBX-HE-V10
10U H-Series high density enclosure - vertical orientation (24 slot total)
CBX-HM-VHU48LCAZ
H-Series vertical module with 4 MTP rear / 24 port LC front OM3 50/125
1
16
Main Distrubition Area
8
CBX-HB-VH06
10U blank panel
1
7104 * optional
IBC BRAND MPO CLEANER
1
Zi125 * optional
IBC BRAND CLEANER LC FOR 1.25MM CONNECTORS LC/LC SECURE KEY/MU FOR UPC AND APC POLISHES
2
CBX-CM-SDS2
2U duct style cable manager
8
OM4 50/125 Multimode
Qty line cards Qty
pt# description
64CBX-STH012BPS-NXXN-UCxN-00077ft CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk Harness 12 fiber 50/125 multimode OM4 MTP male to 6 LC duplex uni-boot with
Cisco 48 port stagger** **Length and stagger will change with specific cable dressing, contact us to ensure a
perfect fit.
Equipment Rack
Trunking
1
CBX-HE-V04
4U H-Series high density enclosure (12 slot total)
8
CBX-HF-V0408MPK
8 MTP (= 48 lc duplex ports) feed thru adapter panel
4
CBX-HB-VH04
4U blank panel
1
CBX-CM-SDS2
2U duct style cable manager
16
CBX-STL048BPX-M00P-M00N-xxxx
xxxxFT Skinny-Trunk 48 fiber (24 channel) 50/125 multimode OM4 MTP/MTP (4 MTP per side) plenum trunk cable
CBX-HE-V10
10U H-Series high density enclosure - vertical orientation (24 slot total)
CBX-HF-VHU48LCAZ
H-Series vertical module with 4 MTP rear / 24 port LC front OM4 50/125
1
16
Main Distrubition Area
8
CBX-HB-VH06
10U blank panel
1
7104 * optional
IBC BRAND MPO CLEANER
1
Zi125 * optional
IBC BRAND CLEANER LC FOR 1.25MM CONNECTORS LC/LC SECURE KEY/MU FOR UPC AND APC POLISHES
2
CBX-CM-SDS2
2U duct style cable manager
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Cisco Nexus 7718 Line Card Solution
CISCO Nexus 7718 48-Port Line Card Horizontal Replication Solution
Cisco Nexus 7718
loaded with (12) 48-port
line cards (576 ports/1,152 fibers)
(24) H-Series 24-port
MTP®-LC cassettes
(96)
12-fiber
LC-MTP®
Skinny-Trunk®
harnesses
CABLExpress® Skinny-Trunk®
H-Series 4U enclosure
8
CABLExpress® Skinny-Trunk®
H-Series 10U enclosure
(24) 48-fiber
Skinny Trunk®
MTP®-MTP®
H-Series (12) 8-port
MTP® adapter
panel
CABLExpress® Data Center Guide
Cisco Nexus 7718 48-Port Line Card - Bill of Materials
CISCO Nexus 7718 with 48-Port Line Card Option (576 Port Capacity) - Bill of Materials*
*We know that everyone’s scenario is different – that’s why we specialize in rapid customization and have a staff of experienced infrastructure specialists to help you every step of the way.
This B.O.M. refelcts (1) switch , for redundant fabrics you will double quantities as reflected in drawing.
Qty line cards Equipment Rack
Trunking
12
OM3 50/125 Multimode
Qty
pt# description
96
CBX-STH012APS-NXXN-UCxN-0007
7ft CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk Harness 12 fiber 50/125 multimode OM3 MTP male to 6 LC duplex uni-boot with
Cisco48 port stagger** **Length and stagger will change with specific cable dressing, contact us to ensure a
perfect fit.
CBX-HE-V04
4U H-Series high density enclosure (12 slot total)
12
1
CBX-HF-V0408MPK
8 MTP (= 48 lc duplex ports) feed thru adapter panel
0
CBX-HB-VH04
4U blank panel
1
CBX-CM-SDS2
2U duct style cable manager
24
CBX-STL048APX-M00P-M00N-xxxx
xxxxFT Skinny-Trunk 48 fiber (24 channel) 50/125 multimode OM3 MTP/MTP (4 MTP per side) plenum trunk cable
CBX-HE-H10
10U H-Series high density enclosure - horizontal orientation (24 slot total)
CBX-HM-HHU48LCAZ
H-Series horizontal module with 4 MTP rear / 24 port LC front OM3 50/125
1
24
Main Distrubition Area
0
CBX-HB-VH06
10U blank panel
1
7104 * optional
IBC BRAND MPO CLEANER
1
Zi125 * optional
IBC BRAND CLEANER LC FOR 1.25MM CONNECTORS LC/LC SECURE KEY/MU FOR UPC AND APC POLISHES
1
CBX-CM-SDS2
2U duct style cable manager
Qty line cards 12 Qty
OM4 50/125 Multimode
pt# description
96CBX-STH012BPS-NXXN-UCxN-00077ft CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk Harness 12 fiber 50/125 multimode OM4 MTP male to 6 LC duplex uni-boot with
Cisco 48 port stagger** **Length and stagger will change with specific cable dressing, contact us to ensure a
perfect fit.
Equipment Rack
Trunking
1
CBX-HE-V04
4U H-Series high density enclosure (12 slot total)
12
CBX-HF-V0408MPK
8 MTP (= 48 lc duplex ports) feed thru adapter panel
0
CBX-HB-VH04
4U blank panel
1
CBX-CM-SDS2
2U duct style cable manager
24
CBX-STL048BPX-M00P-M00N-xxxx
xxxxFT Skinny-Trunk 48 fiber (24 channel) 50/125 multimode OM4 MTP/MTP (4 MTP per side) plenum trunk cable
CBX-HE-H10
10U H-Series high density enclosure - horizontal orientation (24 slot total)
CBX-HF-HHU48LCAZ
H-Series horizontal module with 4 MTP rear / 24 port LC front OM4 50/125
1
24
Main Distrubition Area
0
CBX-HB-VH06
10U blank panel
1
7104 * optional
IBC BRAND MPO CLEANER
1
Zi125 * optional
IBC BRAND CLEANER LC FOR 1.25MM CONNECTORS LC/LC SECURE KEY/MU FOR UPC AND APC POLISHES
2
CBX-CM-SDS2
2U duct style cable manager
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Cisco MDS 9710 Line Card Solution
CISCO MDS 9710 Director Chassis 48-Port Line Card Solution
(16) H-Series 24-port
MTP®-LC cassettes
Cisco Nexus 9710
loaded with (8) 48-port line cards
(384 ports/768 fibers)
(64)
12-fiber
LC-MTP®
Skinny-Trunk®
harnesses
CABLExpress® Skinny-Trunk®
H-Series 10U enclosure
(16) 48-fiber
Skinny-Trunk®
MTP®-MTP®
CABLExpress® Skinny-Trunk®
H-Series 4U enclosure
10
H-Series (8) 8-port
MTP® adapter
panel
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Cisco MDS 9710 48-Port Line Card - 10U Bill of Materials
CISCO 9710 Director with 48-Port line card - 10U Bill of Materials*
*We know that everyone’s scenario is different – that’s why we specialize in rapid customization and have a staff of experienced infrastructure specialists to help you every step of the way.
This B.O.M. refelcts (1) switch , for redundant fabrics you will double quantities as reflected in drawing.
Qty line cards Equipment Rack
Trunking
8
OM3 50/125 Multimode
Qty
pt# description
64
CBX-STH012APS-NXXN-UCxN-0007
7ft CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk Harness 12 fiber 50/125 multimode OM3 MTP male to 6 LC duplex uni-boot with
Cisco stagger** **Length and stagger will change with specific cable dressing, contact us to ensure a perfect fit.
1
CBX-HE-V04
4U H-Series high density enclosure (12 slot total)
8
CBX-HF-V0408MPK
8 MTP (= 48 lc duplex ports) feed thru adapter panel
4
CBX-HB-VH04
4U blank panel 2
CBX-CM-SDS1
1U duct style cable manager
16
CBX-STL048APX-M00P-M00N-xxxx
xxxxFT Skinny-Trunk 48 fiber (24 channel) 50/125 multimode OM3 MTP/MTP (4 MTP per side) plenum trunk cable
CBX-HE-H10
10U H-Series high density enclosure - horizontal orientation (24 slot total)
1
16
CBX-HM-HHU48LCAZ
H-Series horizontal module with 4 MTP rear / 24 port LC front OM3 50/125
Main Distrubition Area
8
CBX-HB-VH06
10U blank panel
1
7104 * optional
IBC BRAND MPO CLEANER
1
Zi125 * optional
IBC BRAND CLEANER LC FOR 1.25MM CONNECTORS LC/LC SECURE KEY/MU FOR UPC AND APC POLISHES
2
CBX-CM-SDS2
2U duct style cable manager
8
OM4 50/125 Multimode
Qty line cards Qty
pt# description
64
CBX-STH012APS-NXXN-UCxN-0007
7ft CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk Harness 12 fiber 50/125 multimode OM4 MTP male to 6 LC duplex uni-boot with Cisco stagger** **Length and stagger will change with specific cable dressing, contact us to ensure a perfect fit.
Equipment Rack
Trunking
1
CBX-HE-V04
4U H-Series high density enclosure (12 slot total)
8
CBX-HF-V0408MPK
8 MTP (= 48 lc duplex ports) feed thru adapter panel
1
CBX-HB-VH04
4U blank panel 2
CBX-CM-SDS1
1U duct style cable manager
16
CBX-STL048BPX-M00P-M00N-xxxx
xxxxFT Skinny-Trunk 48 fiber (24 channel) 50/125 multimode OM4 MTP/MTP (4 MTP per side) plenum trunk cable
CBX-HE-H10
10U H-Series high density enclosure - horizontal orientation (24 slot total)
1
16
CBX-HM-HHU48LCAZ
H-Series horizontal module with 4 MTP rear / 24 port LC front OM4 50/125
Main Distrubition 8
CBX-HB-VH06
10U blank panel
1
7104 * optional
IBC BRAND MPO CLEANER
1
Zi125 * optional
IBC BRAND CLEANER LC FOR 1.25MM CONNECTORS LC/LC SECURE KEY/MU FOR UPC AND APC POLISHES
2
CBX-CM-SDS2
2U duct style cable manager
Area
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Cisco MDS 9710 Line Card Solution
CISCO MDS 9710 Director Chassis 48-Port Line Card Solution
(8) H-Series 48-port
MTP®-LC cassettes
Cisco Nexus 9710
loaded with (8) 48-port line cards
(384 ports/768 fibers)
(64)
12-fiber
LC-MTP®
Skinny-Trunk®
harnesses
CABLExpress® Skinny-Trunk®
H-Series 10U enclosure
(16) 48-fiber
Skinny-Trunk®
MTP®-MTP®
CABLExpress® Skinny-Trunk®
H-Series 4U enclosure
12
H-Series (8) 8-port
MTP® adapter
panel
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Cisco MDS 9710 48-Port Line Card - 12U Bill of Materials
CISCO 9710 Director with 48-Port line card - 10U Bill of Materials*
*We know that everyone’s scenario is different – that’s why we specialize in rapid customization and have a staff of experienced infrastructure specialists to help you every step of the way.
This B.O.M. refelcts (1) switch , for redundant fabrics you will double quantities as reflected in drawing.
Qty line cards Equipment Rack
Trunking
8
OM3 50/125 Multimode
Qty
pt# description
64
CBX-STH012APS-NXXN-UCxN-0007
7ft CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk Harness 12 fiber 50/125 multimode OM3 MTP male to 6 LC duplex uni-boot with.
Cisco stagger** **Length and stagger will change with specific cable dressing, contact us to ensure a perfect fit.
1
CBX-HE-V04
4U H-Series high density enclosure (12 slot total)
8
CBX-HF-V0408MPK
8 MTP (= 48 lc duplex ports) feed thru adapter panel
4
CBX-HB-VH04
4U blank panel 2
CBX-CM-SDS1
1U duct style cable manager
16
CBX-STL048APX-M00P-M00N-xxxx
xxxxFT Skinny-Trunk 48 fiber (24 channel) 50/125 multimode OM3 MTP/MTP (4 MTP per side) plenum trunk cable
CBX-HE-H10
10U H-Series high density enclosure - horizontal orientation (24 slot total)
1
16
CBX-HM-HHU48LCAZ
H-Series horizontal module with 4 MTP rear / 24 port LC front OM3 50/125
Main Distrubition 8
CBX-HB-VH06
10U blank panel
1
7104 * optional
IBC BRAND MPO CLEANER
1
Zi125 * optional
IBC BRAND CLEANER LC FOR 1.25MM CONNECTORS LC/LC SECURE KEY/MU FOR UPC AND APC POLISHES
2
CBX-CM-SDS2
2U duct style cable manager
8
OM4 50/125 Multimode
Area
Qty line cards Equipment Rack
Trunking
Qty
pt# description
64
CBX-STH012APS-NXXN-UCxN-0007
7ft CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk Harness 12 fiber 50/125 multimode OM4 MTP male to 6 LC duplex uni-boot with Cisco stagger** **Length and stagger will change with specific cable dressing, contact us to ensure a perfect fit.
1
CBX-HE-V04
4U H-Series high density enclosure (12 slot total)
8
CBX-HF-V0408MPK
8 MTP (= 48 lc duplex ports) feed thru adapter panel
1
CBX-HB-VH04
4U blank panel 2
CBX-CM-SDS1
1U duct style cable manager
16
CBX-STL048BPX-M00P-M00N-xxxx
xxxxFT Skinny-Trunk 48 fiber (24 channel) 50/125 multimode OM4 MTP/MTP (4 MTP per side) plenum trunk cable
CBX-HE-H10
10U H-Series high density enclosure - horizontal orientation (24 slot total)
CBX-HM-HHU48LCAZ
H-Series horizontal module with 4 MTP rear / 24 port LC front OM4 50/125
1
16
Main Distrubition Area
8
CBX-HB-VH06
10U blank panel
1
7104 * optional
IBC BRAND MPO CLEANER
1
Zi125 * optional
IBC BRAND CLEANER LC FOR 1.25MM CONNECTORS LC/LC SECURE KEY/MU FOR UPC AND APC POLISHES
2
CBX-CM-SDS2
2U duct style cable manager
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H-Series Enclosures
Our H-Series fiber enclosure
solutions are available in both
vertical (4U, 6U, 10U, 12U) and
horizontal (1U, 10U) mounting
configurations, allowing users to
choose port orientation to mirror
high-density director switches.
Their condensed design can
accommodate up to 576 duplex
LC ports in one 10U enclosure,
while addressing cable
management issues that come
with high-density designs. The
10U, 6U and 1U enclosures also
use the same module footprint to
maximize design flexibility. The
12U offers exact port replication
for Brocade 64-port line cards.
Plus, they all come standard
with a lifetime warranty.
High-Density Distribution
Horizontal 10U
Vertical 12U
Vertical 10U
Also Available In
14
Enclosure
Max LC Duplex
Port Count
12U
512
10U
576
6U
288
4U
144
1U
48
6U with up to 288
duplex LC ports
4U with up to 144
duplex LC ports
1U with up to
48 duplex LC ports
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H-Series Modules & Adapter Panels
High-performance ceramic
LC stable spring couplers
H-Series Modules
& Adapter Panels
Check out these standard features:
• Adapter panels and modules
allow for easy future changes
in hardware connections
• Modules can easily be
swapped out for new
ones without disruption
to the underfloor or
overhead trunking
• Universal module has
interoperability between the
10U, 6U and 1U enclosures
• Low loss components
allow flexibility in fiber
network design
• Stable spring couplers
minimize vibration
• Molded, angled MTP®
couplers allow for easy
removal and insertion
Full-density
• Rugged design allows fiber
to remain secure
Angled high-performance molded
quad MTP® adapters
Half-density
Module
MTP®
Panel
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Fiber Trunks
Fiber trunks are a convenient and
economic alternative to running
multiple jumpers through your
data center. Trunks offer easy cable
management as well as significantly
reduced field installation times.
They’re easy to unplug, recoil, and
reuse in the event of any moves,
additions or changes.
Furcation Point
Retains integral
strength to the
assembly
Industry Best
0.2 dB loss
*
Unsurpassed
Performance
Multi-mode
• Ensure your equipment
performs optimally
• Help eliminate
channel errors
• Extend lifetime of
cabling infrastructure
Armored
Options
Available
Uniboot LC Connectors
Reduce cordage size by
50% without loss
of performance
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MTP® Connectors
Allow for modular
pre-terminated fiber
optic cabling
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H+ Enclosures
CABLExpress® H+ enclosures
provide maximum scalability,
allowing you to customize your
layer one cabling infrastructure
to your unique business needs.
Each sliding tray houses four
modules, and each module
contains six LC duplex ports.
H+ enclosures provide optimal
usability and manageability to
allow for a seamless transition
as you continue to migrate to
higher speeds.
Each tray houses
four modules - each module
contains six LC duplex ports
For best cable management results, we highly recommend using the H+ enclosure
with CABLExpress® Skinny-Trunk® 2mm round fiber jumpers
Featuring the highest port
density for fiber optic cabling
currently offered in the
marketplace, H+ enclosures
accommodate up to 288 duplex
LC ports in a 4U, 144 in a 2U
and 72 in a 1U configuration.
Their unique design allows easy
access to all ports and comes with
integrated cable management
features for a clean installation,
while their front door provides
protection for your cabling.
Available in 1U, 2U and 4U
Enclosure
Max LC Duplex
Port count
1U
72
2U
144
4U
288
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RSD Series Enclosures
Our RSD Series 1U, 2U and
4U fiber enclosures provide
high-density, low dB loss
connections. They’re ideal for
structured cabling environments,
open racks in telecom closets or
any areas where the front acrylic
glass protection is needed.
They support up to 96 fibers in
1U and 384 fibers in 4U, saving
valuable space. Their modular
design allows for multiple
connector types within each
enclosure, and the new LC and SC
couplers utilize state-of-the-art
spring stabilizing for minimal
coupler movement. Their slideout, tilt-down drawer provides
easy access to modules. Plus,
they come standard with a
lifetime warranty.
Shown with adapter panels
Enclosures also
accept modules
1U with up to 48
duplex LC ports
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2U with up to 96
duplex LC ports
4U with up to 192
duplex LC ports
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RSD Series Modules & Adapter Panels
Check out these standard
features:
Modules
• Low loss components
allow flexibility in fiber
network design
• Internal cable managers
maintain proper bend radius
10-Gig Aqua
12-port LC
Multi-mode
12-port LC
• Rugged design allows fiber to
remain secure
• Designed to accept 4, 8
or 16 adapter panels
and/or modules
• Available with LC, SC, ST
MT-RJ adapters
Single-mode
12 port LC
Available in
half-density options
Adapter Panels
10-Gig Aqua 12-port LC
Multi-mode 6-port SC
Multi-mode 6-port ST
Highly Customizable
12-port MT-RJ
6-port RJ45
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Skinny-Trunk® Fiber Jumpers
The key to achieving maximum
performance in a high-quality
structured data center cabling
system is through fiber jumpers.
Our Skinny-Trunk® fiber jumpers
meet and exceed the industry’s
most stringent requirements
for data center solutions,
designed specifically for the
mainframe and high-end SAN
switching environments.
Reliable, High-Performance Fiber Cabling
• Ideal for high-speed,
mission-critical data
center environments
• Available in a variety of
multi-mode and single-mode
lengths and connector styles
• Optimal Uniboot construction,
allowing easier plug-in and
unplugging and
robust strain relief
Available in a variety of multi-mode and single-mode lengths and connector styles
• Designed for high
performance – rigorously
tested for repeatability
and loss
LC duplex with
side release clip
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LC duplex Uniboot
connector
Mini LC duplex
connector
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Harnesses
Eliminate Cable Management Issues
Our Skinny-Trunk® harnesses solve
the problem of cable management
in high-density fiber switches. Their
revolutionary design eliminates
cabling bulk, and staggers to fit
your switch ports perfectly.
• Can reduce bulk by
more than 60%
• Pre-engineered and
customizable staggering
provides neat and clean
installation into your
switches for optimum
cable management
• Round fiber cordage on
LC legs allows for maximum
routing flexibility
• Far exceed industry dB loss
performance standards
Pre-engineered
stagger for
exact fit!
• Come in 6-to-1 and 4-to-1
plug-in factors from MTP®
to LC, which save valuable
install time
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Ladder Rack Enclosures
The Skinny-Trunk® ladder rack
enclosure is the first copper
and fiber enclosure specifically
designed to mount directly to
overhead conveyance.
• Stay in compliance with
TIA-942 standards
• Easy, one person mounting
saves time and money
on install
Free up valuable rack space and minimize dB loss
Can hold
up to 192 LC
duplex ports
or 96 copper
ports (or a
combination
of the two)
• Accepts 16 modules or
feed-through adapter panels
Also available in
half-density
Mixed
media
options
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Mount directly to overhead conveyance
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Z-Mount® Brackets
When you just don’t have rack
space, the Z-Mount® bracket
and the ladder rack enclosure
are the solution.
Z-Mount® Brackets
The Z-Mount® bracket fits
all racks and cabinets,
regardless of manufacturer,
with industry-standard spacing.
MTP®
Also available with
LC and copper ports
• The unique design allows you
to mount bolts to the outside
of the rack, using no horizontal
rack space and ensuring
the maximum use of your
conditioned space.
• Available in 4-, 8-, and 12-port
MTP® (left and right) so you
can distribute up to 144 fibers
from just one Z-Mount. Also
available in LC for server
rack applications.
Fits all racks and cabinetswith
industry-standard spacing
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Conversion Modules
Tap Modules
CABLExpress tap modules allow for passive optical tapping of network
traffic within the footprint of our enclosures. The modules fit in our
RSD Series 1U, 2U and 4U enclosures and H-Series 1U, 6U, and 10U
enclosures. This allows for tapping to be seamlessly integrated into a
structured cabling system.
Seamlessly Transition to 40G
Available in multi-mode OM4 and single-mode options with either a
50/50 or 70/30 split.
Conversion
Modules
CABLExpress® 10G to 40G conversion modules allow for seamless
transition to 40G network speeds. The MTP® to MTP® modules replace
standard LC to MTP® modules. This maximizes usage of the fiber and
maintains the same footprint, as well as making optimal use of the
fiber trunking in your installed structured cabling system. This further
increases the return on your investment in the Skinny-Trunk® Solution.
The modules fit in our RSD Series 1U, 2U and 4U enclosures and H-Series
1U, 6U, and 10U enclosures.
Tap Modules
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Skinny-Trunk® 24
With 24 fibers in a
single MTP® connector,
the Skinny-Trunk® 24
offers cutting-edge,
industry-leading condensed
fiber optic technology.
CABLExpress is one of the
first manufacturers in
the industry to offer this
leading-edge technology.
40/100G Ready
Industry Best
0.35 dB loss
Unsurpassed
Performance
Our 24-fiber MTP® connector
provides optimum performance
with an industry-leading
insertion loss rate. It creates a
clear migration path to 40/100G
speeds while still meeting the
strict loss budgets of
IEEE 802.3ba standard.
All the benefits
of standard
fiber trunks
with even
higher density
24-fiber MTP®
12-fiber MTP®
The 24-fiber connector will be used for future high-speed
data center connectivity
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Cisco QSFP BiDi Transceiver
Cisco QSFP BiDi Transceiver
Optical Microscope
Noyes® OFS300-200C
A majority of “defective” cables actually just have dirty end-faces!
We recommend inspecting the end-faces of cables before installation,
and then cleaning them if necessary.
CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk® Solution
Utilizing duplex LC footprint
Total Solutions – Call Us Today!
40G Ethernet connectivity
up to 100m over OM4 fiber
Cisco QSFP photo used by permission
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One-Click Cleaners
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CABLExpress® Quick Ship!
US Conec IBCTM Brand Cleaners
• Skinny-Trunk® Products • Modules/Enclosures • Harnesses
Be an IT superhero - utilize the CABLExpress® Quick Ship
program. The CABLExpress Quick Ship program expedites precision
engineered, multi-fiber trunking and interconnect solutions to our
customers overnight.
We understand that sometimes our customers might have an immediate
need for in-stock fiber optic trunks and modules and that lead times
can be a big issue. This program allows those customers to meet project
deadlines without having to sacrifice quality. With Quick Ship you can:
• Meet deadlines
• Get connectivity the next day
• Invest in an infrastructure that lasts
End-face contamination can cause catastrophic failure. Particulates,
skin oils, clothing fibers and other contaminants can decrease
performance and cause channel errors – even causing DOWNTIME!
These easy-to-use, one-click cleaners allow you to follow best practices
without investing a lot of time. Remember to always inspect, clean,
inspect and repeat if necessary.
New customers can access the CABLExpress Quick Ship program
by calling 1.800.913.9465 or emailing [email protected].
Current customers just need to contact their CABLExpress
customer representative.
Call your rep @ 1.800.913.9465 to get popular,
in-stock Skinny-Trunk® products overnight!
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Copper Trunking
Create a standards-based, flexible,
and reliable copper platform in
your data center. CABLExpress®
copper trunk cables are the highly
customizable solution for your
connectivity needs.
Reduce Labor
This assembly allows for easy
moves, adds and changes.
The simplicity of its design
allows existing staff to install
the trunking system, thereby
avoiding any potential security
risks involved with bringing in
outside personnel.
For the critical install, there’s
simply no better choice than
the CABLExpress copper
trunk assembly. You can
minimize downtime, maximize
productivity, and save money by
deploying a reliable, easy-to-use
copper trunking system.
Standard and mini CAT6 available
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Braided sleeve allows
flexibility, while keeping
cables in a manageable
bundle
CAT6 couplers in our
modular patch panels
provide fast and reliable
data connections
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Cabinets & Racks
Cabinets
Cabinets For High-Density Distribution
A. Cable Management Fingers
• Fingers come in 7 RMU sections
• Finger openings align with
RMUs for easy cable pathways
• Finger sections are
repositionable
B. Horizontal Trough
• Route larger bundles
from front to rear
• Can be placed in any vertical
location
C. Baffle Kit
• Intake/exhaust kits for side-toside airflow equipment
• Directs cool air in and exhaust
air out of side-to-side air flow
equipment
D
D
A
We offer a wide variety
of cabinets designed for
high-density applications and
side-to-side airflow equipment.
Our cabinets are available in
multiple sizes and configurations,
with numerous options for cable
management. The cabinets are
shipped fully assembled and
capable of handling highdensity switch, server and cable
management requirements.
These cabinets can be used
separately or ganged together
to create a Main Distribution
Area (MDA), the central point
of the data center structured
cabling system.
Racks
B
C
Limitless possibilities
for cabinet and
rack configurations
You can save floor space and some
money with our wide variety
of easy-access rack options. Our
CABLExpress® racks provide ample
room for large cable bundles and
come available with a number of
cable management features.
Our racks are perfect for use in
the Equipment Distribution Areas
(EDA) of the data center.
D. Doors
• Front mesh doors are reversible
• Swing handle with keyed lock
• Open from both sides
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