NOVA HD Cassette
The NOVA™ HD Cassette provides 12-24 ports of connectivity based on adapter style. Deployed with SC or LC connectors, a single NOVA Cassette is customizable to any configuration the network environment requires.
Product Details
The NOVA HD Cassette builds on the Clearview® Cassette legacy providing scalability and flexibility within multiple configurations and a toolless installation. The new integrated sliding rails remove the need for additional parts and tools during installation and maintenance. Additionally, the newly integrated designation cards in each cassette for improved port designation accuracy.
Configurations
MPO Plug-and-Play
MPO to industry standard connector allows for plug-and-play by mating MPO to MPO with pre-terminated multi-fiber OSP or IFC. Also available in dual MPO 24-fiber configuration.
In-Cassette Splicing
The in-cassette splicing has a splice tray integrated into the base of the cassette allowing splicing directly in the cassette to reduce real estate. The cassette provides 12-24 ports of connectivity with the ability to scale on cassette at a time.
Pigtail
Cassette allows all industry standard adapters or cable construction and can be configured for customer preferences.
Integrated Optical Components
NOVA Cassette integrates optical components into the identical cassette, allowing options to mix and match fiber modules with optical components in the same chassis footprint.
Features & Benefits
Integrity
- Terminations designed, tested and certified to Telcordia GR-326
- Clearfield® FiberDeep® Guarantee: 0.2 dB insertion loss or less, exceeding industry standards
- Fiber cable certified to Telcordia GR-20 & GR-409
- Supports all industry standard singlemode and multimode connectors
- 100% performance tested for insertion loss, return loss and final mechanical inspect
Protection
- Designed to handle the toughest operating environments, provides flexibility and reliable performance
- Cassettes enclosed to protect fiber whether using splicing application or plug and play MPO/MTP
Access
- Tool-less, snap together design makes turn-up time even faster
- Integrated designation card providing quick and accurate designation
- Ships ready to install with miscellaneous accessories
- Integrated mounting slide rails reducing the need for tools and additional parts
Investment
- Modular design allows ports to be configured to user-defined application requirements
- Continues to support Clearfield’s ‘Grow-as-you-go’
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | .80” H x 7.82” W x 8.05” D |
| Ratings |
Terminations are designed and tested to Telcordia GR-326, Tested to GR-63 NEBS 3 and UL 94 V-0; Clearfield® FiberDeep® Guarantee: 0.2 dB insertion loss or less, exceeding industry standards. |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F) |
| Connector Types | Supports industry standard SC, LC, and MPO/MTP singlemode and multimode connectors |
| Material | Polycarbonate |
| Mounting Options | Integrated slide rails |