FieldSmart Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH) 144, 288, 432, 576 and 864-Port PON Cabinet

Clearfield’s FieldSmart Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH) PON Cabinet family provides an interconnect environment from the feeder network through the optical passive splitter to the distribution network. Designed for the outside plant environment, these fiber hub cabinets provide a single distribution point to deploy FTTH in urban or dense neighborhoods. Providing distribution scalability from 12 to 864 ports, network architecture can be maximized for both existing subscribers as well as future growth opportunities.

The FieldSmart fiber hub cabinets add to Clearfield’s complete cabinet portfolio, meeting all density, application, flexibility and scalability needs. The fiber hub cabinets support fiber network integrity, secure fiber assets, provide unmatched fiber access and protect fiber investment.

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Product Details

The FieldSmart FDH PON Cabinet line is the complete solution for managing 12 to 864 port distribution fibers for an outside plant FTTx PON application. Integrated into the cabinet design is the 12 port Clearview® Cassette, providing multiple cabinet configurations and allowing the service provider to align the investment in capital equipment to the turn-up of revenue-generating circuits.

The FieldSmart FDH PON Cabinet family incorporates a new pyramid shaped roof/solar shield and a reusable/replaceable venting feature, providing additional protection for deployed fiber. Mounting options include pad, pole or vault mounted with either a 4” or 12” riser. An optional exterior ground box is also available.

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 and GR-409
  • Designed, tested and certified to Telcordia GR-3125
  • Constructed with 0.090 aluminum
  • Powder coated for additional protection
  • 300 series stainless steel fasteners used on all cabinets
  • Optional 4” and 12” risers, can be stacked to raise cabinet if required
Protection
  • 12-fiber Clearview Cassette protects fiber from environmental and human factors
  • Rugged cable clamps protect the OSP cable breakouts from twisting and pistoning
  • Patch only buffer tubes are fully protected with ruggedized, bend-limiting tubing
  • Snake skin sleeving provides additional buffer tube slack storage protection and manageability for patch and splice (Clearfield’s incassette splicing solution) configurations
  • WaveSmart Ruggedized Splitters are built with ruggedized jacketing and bend-insensitive fiber for all input and output legs
  • Pyramid roof and venting provide additional protection in all environments
Access
  • Clearview Cassette allows for quick visual troubleshooting without opening cassette
  • Front access to pre-terminated assemblies with Clearview removable adapter plate
  • Two captive fasteners for quick removal of individual cassettes for trouble shooting, splicing or replacing
  • Front and rear access doors
  • Bottom exit/entrance for fiber cables

Investment

  • Fiber is deployed in increments of 12, providing the users the ability to scale from 12 ports to full capacity, aligning capital investment with network layout or subscriber revenue
  • Express ports allow for extensions or parallel networks through the cabinet
  • Patch and splice configurations eliminate costs associated with additional hand-holes and splice cases

Technical Specifications

Specification 144-Port 288-Port 432-Port 576-Port 864-Port
Cabinet Dimensions
(Without Risers)
22.29” H x 16.96” W x 18.51” D (566.16 mm x 430.78mm x 470.15mm) 35.11” H x 18.5” W
x 16.98” D (891.79
mm x 469.90 mm x
431.29 mm)
37.83” H x 21.25”
W x 18.44” D
(960.88 mm x
539.75 mm x
468.38 mm)
35.11” H x 33.20”
W x 18.47” D
(891.79 mm x
891.79 mm x
469.14 mm)
37.83” H x 42.05”
W x 18.47” D
(960.88 mm x
1068.07 mm x
469.14 mm)
Weight (Without Riser) 40 lbs. (18.14 kg) 54 lbs (24.49 kg) 66 lbs (29.94 kg) 86 lbs (39.01 kg) 95 lbs (43.09 kg)
Port Density 144 288 432 576 864
Max Feeder/Express Ports 24 48 48 96 96
Cable Entrances 6 6 6 12 12
Mounting Options (Hoist Kits
Included with Each Cabinet)
Vault mount;
pole mount; pad
mount
Vault mount;
pole mount; pad
mount
Vault mount;
pole mount; pad
mount
Vault mount; pad
mount
Vault mount; pad
mount
Standard Riser Base 4”; 6 lbs (101.60
mm; 2.72 kg)
4”; 6 lbs (101.60
mm; 2.72 kg)
4”; 6 lbs (101.60
mm; 2.72 kg)
4”; 8 lbs (101.60
mm; 3.63 kg)
4”; 8 lbs (101.60
mm; 3.63 kg)
Optional Riser Base 12”; 12 lbs
(304.80 mm;
5.44 kg)
12”; 12 lbs
(304.80 mm;
5.44 kg)
12”; 16 lbs
(304.80 mm;
7.26 kg)
12”; 20 lbs
(304.80 mm;
9.07 kg)
12”; 20 lbs
(304.80 mm;
9.07 kg)
Splitter Slots 4 9 14 18 28
Cassette Type Supported Clearview Blue
Connector Types SC/UPC, SC/APC, LC/UPC, LC/APC
Cable Types Indoor/Outdoor, Outdoor (Riser/Non-Rated), Outdoor Armored (Riser/Non-Rated)
Door Locks 2 per door
Venting Built-In Replaceable Roof Vent
Splice Capacity 12 splices in each Clearview Cassette
Material 0.125 aluminum with almond powder coating
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