Flex Patch Panels
Sumitomo Electric Lightwave’s Flex Patch Panels are flexible rack mounted termination units. These patch panels are compatible with any FOX Splice Cassette, LGX Cassette or Interconnect Panel and allow for sliding tray access from the front and rear. Available in standard 1RU, 2RU, 3RU, and 4RU sizes with two additional extended versions for the 2RU and 4RU options. The Flex Patch Panels are a great fit for Air-Blown Fiber® bundles and tubes over a wide range of network installations and applications.
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Kitting Components
| Components | Description | 1RU | 2RU | 3RU | 4RU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caution Label | Laser Caution Label | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Large Screw, Mount Bracket to Enclosure | 10–32 x 0.375 inch (10 mm) Long Pan Head Black Steel Screw; Used to Attach Mount Brackets to Patch Panel | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 |
| Large Screw, Rack Mount | 12–24 x 0.5 inch (13 mm) Long Pan Head Steel Screw; Used to Attach Enclosure to Rack | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| Small Rack Mounting Plate | Small Mounting Bracket Used to Attach Enclosure to Rack | 2 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Large Rack Mounting Plate | Large Mounting Bracket Used to Attach Enclosure to Rack | N/A | N/A | 2 | 2 |
| Small Screw, Semi-Circle | 6–32 x 0.19 inch (5 mm) Long Pan Head Black Steel Screw; Used to Attach Semi-Circles to Patch Panel | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Small Fiber Management Semi-Circle | Small Semi-Circle for Fiber Slack Management 4.5 in x 2.25 in x 0.84 in (114 mm x 57 mm x 21 mm) | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Large Fiber Management Semi-Circle | Large Semi-Circle for Fiber Slack Management 4.5 in x 2.25 in x 1 in (114 mm x 57 mm x 25 mm) | N/A | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Medium Tie Wraps | 5.5 in x 0.14 in x 0.05 in (140 mm x 4 mm x 1 mm) Natural Nylon Tie Wrap; Used to Attach Cables Down at Rear of Shelf | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Large Tie Wraps | 7.4 in x 0.19 in x 0.05 in (188 mm x 5 mm x 1 mm) Natural Nylon Tie Wrap | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cable Routing Rings, Snap-In | 1.35 in x 0.27 in x 1.35 in (34 mm x 34 mm x 7 mm) Natural Nylon; Used to Route Cables on Front of Tray | N/A | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Hook & Loop Tie Wraps | 8 in x 1 in (203 mm x 25 mm) Black Hook & Loop Tie Wrap | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Splice Tray Holder, 2RU | Splice Tray Holder for 2RU | N/A | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Splice Tray Holder, 3RU & 4RU | Splice Tray Holder for 3RU or 4RU | N/A | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| Strain Relief Bracket, Cable Entry | Strain Relief Bracket for Cable Entry | N/A | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Short Screw, Strain Relief Bracket | 8–32 x 0.375 inch (10 mm) Long Pan Head Screw, 18–8 Black Steel; Used to Strain Relief Bracket, Cable Entry | N/A | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hose Clamps | 0.56 in x 26.99 in (14.3 mm x 27 mm) Hose Clamp | N/A | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Port Identification Label | Port Identification Label | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ordering Information
| Part Number | Panel Size | Module | Module Capacity | LC Port Capacity | SC Port Capacity | Dimension (W x H x D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT01RU3P | 1RU | LGX | 3 | 72 LC | 36 SC | 1.75 x 17 x 14.75 in (44 x 432 x 375 mm) |
| FT02RU6P | 2RU | LGX | 6 | 144 LC | 72 SC | 3.5 x 17 x 14.75 in (89 x 432 x 375 mm) |
| FT02RU6PX | 2RU | LGX | 6 | 144 LC | 72 SC | 3.5 x 17 x 17 in (89 x 432 x 432 mm) |
| FT03RU9P | 3RU | LGX | 9 | 216 LC | 108 SC | 5.22 x 17 x 14.85 in (133 x 432 x 377 mm) |
| FT04RU12P | 4RU | LGX | 12 | 28 LC | 144 SC | 7 x 17 x 14.75 in (178 x 432 x 375 mm) |
| FT04RU12PX | 4RU | LGX | 12 | 28 LC | 144 SC | 7 x 17 x 17 in (178 x 432 x 432 mm) |
Accessories
Flush Mount Kits
| Part Number | Description | Panel Size | Compatible Part Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT0200FM | Extended mounting ears/brackets to position the front edge of panel flush with the front edge of the rack. No screws included. Flex Patch Panel kitting screws compatible. | 2RU | FT02RU6P; FT02RU6PX |
| FT0304FM | Extended mounting ears/brackets to position the front edge of panel flush with the front edge of the rack. No screws included. Flex Patch Panel kitting screws compatible. | 3RU; 4RU | FT03RU8P; FT04RU12P; FT04RU12PX |
Splice Trays
| Part Number | Single Splice Capacity | Mass Splice Capacity | Tray/Cover Material | Dimensions | Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT24ST2 | 24f (24 x 1ct) | 144f (12 x 12ct) | Aluminum/ Clear Plastic | 0.31 x 5.25 x 8.85 in (8 x 133 x 222 mm) | 8 – Tie Wraps 1 – Mass Splice Chip 2 – Single Splice Chips 8 – Ribbon Splice Protector |
| ST-01 | 24f (24 x 1ct) | 144f (12 x 12ct) | Aluminum | 0.31 x 5.25 x 7 in (8 x 133 x 178 mm) | 8 – Tie Wraps 1 – Mass Splice Chip 2 – Single Splice Chips 8 – Ribbon Splice Protector |
PrecisionFlex® LGX MPO Cassettes
Instructions: Create a part number by using this character set and codes.
FT [ 1 1 ] – MP [ 2 2 ] [ 3 ] C [ 4 4 4 ] – L [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] – [ 8 ]
| [ 1 ] – Front Connector Type | [ 2 ] – Front Connector Count | [ 3 ] – Front Connector Polish Type | [ 4 ] – Fiber Type | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC | LC Connector (Max. 24 Ports) | 08 | 8 Connector Ports | U | UPC | OM1 | OM1 |
| SC | SC Connector (Max. 12 Ports) | 12 | 12 Connector Ports | A | APC | OM4 | OM4 (Compatible with OM2/3) |
| FC | FC Connector (Max. 12 Ports) | 24 | 24 Connector Ports | OS1 | OS1 | ||
| ST | ST Connector (Max. 12 Ports) | OS2 | OS2 | ||||
| [ 5 ] – Rear MPO Connector Count | [ 6 ] – MPO Gender | [ 7 ] – MPO Configuration Method | [ 8 ] – Other | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 MPO | M | Male/Pinned | A | Method A | (leave blank) | Not Applicable |
| 2 | 2 MPOs | F | Female/Unpinned | B | Method B | UNIV | Universal Mount |
| 3 | 3 MPOs | C | Method C | GRN | Green Adapter | ||
| RED | Red Adapter | ||||||
| YEL | Yellow Adapter | ||||||
PrecisionFlex® FOX Splice Cassettes
Instructions: Create a part number by using this character set and codes.
FT [ 1 1 ] – F [ 2 2 ] [ 3 3 ] [ 4 4 4 ] [ 5 5 5 ] [ 6 6 6 6 ]
| [ 1 ] – Front Connector Type | [ 2 ] – Housing Color | [ 3 ] – Fiber Count | [ 4 ] – Fiber Construction | [ 5 ] – Fiber Type | [ 6 ] – Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC – LC Connector SC – SC Connector ST – ST Connector | BK – Black | 06 – 6 Fiber 12 – 12 Fiber 24 – 24 Fiber | RBN – Ribbon TBF – Tight Buffer | OM1 – OM1 OM4 – OM4 (Compatible with OM2/OM3) OM5 – OM5 OS2 – OS2 | (leave blank) – Not Applicable APFC – APC (Angle-Polished Connector) |
Interconnect Panels/Bulkheads
Instructions: Create a part number by using this character set and codes or choose from our other options.
FT [ 1 1 ] P [ 2 2 ] [ 3 ]
| [ 1 ] – Face Connector Type | [ 2 ] – Adapter Type/Port Quantity | [ 3 ] – Fiber Type |
|---|---|---|
| LC – LC Connector SC – SC Connector FC – FC Connector ST – ST Connector | 6Q – 6 Quad/24 Ports (LC Only) 6D – 6 Duplex/12 Ports 3D – 3 Duplex/6 Ports 6S – 6 Simplex/6 Ports (SC Only) | A – SM APC, Green B – SM, Blue 6 – OM5, Lime Green 7 – OM3/4, Aqua 8 – OM2, Black 9 – OM1/2, Beige |
Features
- Front and Back Doors Removable for Unobstructed Access
- Latches for Front and Back Door Tool-Less Operation
- Sliding Tray from Front and Back for Easy Loading
- LGX Compatible Faceplates for FOX Splice Cassettes, LGX Cassettes, or Interconnect Panels
- Durable Aluminum Frame
- Rack Mounting Brackets Allows for Usage Of 19” or 23” Racks
- Cable and Fiber Management Options Provided In Kitting:
- Strain Relief Bracket
- Splice Tray Holder
- Hose Clamps
- Cable Routing Rings
- Extended Versions Available In 2RU and 4RU Include an Extra 2.25” of Depth
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