Product Bulletin
PB500
FiberExpress
Ultra HD System
Elegantly simple yet
uncompromisingly flexible.
Ultra high-density rack-mount
fiber connectivity system,
crafted for effortless installation
and maintenance.
Key Features Maximize revenue with
The FiberExpress Ultra HD
the highest density connectivity
System is the Next Evolution
1U, 2U, and 4U configurations
in Convenient, Easy-to-use,
The trend toward high-density computing
Feature rich housings and
High-density Fiber Connectivity
and storage requires connectivity that scales
entry-level fixed shelves
to facilitate the evolution of both Data Center
Cost effective pre-terminated cable support
and LAN applications. FiberExpress Ultra HD
and flexible field termination options
system allows the highest density connectivity
availabledoubling the density over comparable
Ultra high cabling density: up to 72 LC
units. With FiberExpress Ultra HD, each rack
Duplex or 72 MPO adapters per rack unit
unit can accommodate up to:
Clean, convenient cable management
FX UHD Housing (1U, 2U and 4U Density)
Efficient one-person installation
72 LC Duplex Connections (144 fibers)
Adaptable for present and future needs
per rack-unit or,
Easy access for fast, efficient MACs
72 MPO Connectors per rack-unit
FiberExpress Ultra HD System FX UHD Fixed Shelf (1U)
72 LC Duplex Connections (144 fibers)
The Belden FiberExpress Ultra HD system
provides designers complete flexibility to
72 MPO Connections
architect a fiber connectivity solution
to adapt to the varying port count
FX UHD Fixed Shelf (4U)
needs in Data Centers and LANs:
180 LC Duplex Connections (360 fibers)
Top-of-rack configurations with
180 MPO Connections
low-to-medium port counts
End-of-row configurations with
This 50% reduction in required rack unit space
medium-to-high port counts
means more active equipment per rackand
increased revenue per square foot for Data
Common intuitive components and modular
Center operators. Alternatively it reduces the
design means that installers and end-users do
space required for LAN equipment, reducing
not have to learn different systems to support
OPEX for end-users.
One Enterprise.
different needs. In addition, fewer components
must be stocked for different configurations.
One Infrastructure.
The result, easier to manage moves, additions,
One Partner.
and changes (MACs).Choose Between a FiberExpress Ultra HD System with a
Feature-Rich FX UHD Housing or Entry-Level FX UHD Fixed Shelf
FiberExpress Ultra HD System Its flexible modular approach supports legacy 25 cm (>10) versus competitive products.
applications using ST and SC up to modern The additional space allows easier, clean cable
Crafted out of highest quality materials using
applications using LC and MPO. The system can management. It also provides additional space
innovative design and assembly techniques,
be upgraded as needed with a simple cassette or for opposite-rail-mounted equipment, to
even the largest 4U FX Ultra HD housing
adapter frame change. With no need to replace effectively increase the total rack unit
weighs only 2.4 kg (5.4 lb) as installed. Tool-less
the entire system, it provides a cost-effective space available.
removable module trays on the housing mean
entry point today with scalability to meet the
that a single installer can safely maneuver Removable front and rear cable trays add to
needs of tomorrow.
the lightweight panel housing and secure system flexibility. The reduced physical footprint
the system into the rack. of the system enables additional mounting
Optimize space in mixed media
optionsincluding shallow racks and cabinets,
With the high value of data on fiber-optic
environments with KeyConnect support
vertical mounting configurations and even floor
networks, accidental interruption while
and ceiling boxes.
Combining copper and fiber connectivity,
performing MACs can have significant financial
one patch panel is ideal for some environments
consequences for network operators. A sleek
when port counts may be low. Using a standard
Speed up the install process and
unencumbered front faceplate provides plenty
Belden KeyConnect frame with modular inserts eliminate errors with the installer-friendly
of space for shelf identification labeling. Clear,
sliding and tilting module tray
makes it possible to combine fiber, copper and
always-visible port labeling ensures the right
multimedia connectivity all in the same rack
fiber is found every time. The sliding module
A standard sliding module tray brings
unit of space.
tray of the FiberExpress UHD housing provides
the work platform out of the rack and at
access and visibility to individual cassettes
a 23 degree tilt down toward the installer
and frames, further reducing the
Feature-Rich FX UHD Housing to improve accessibility during installation.
maintenance effort.
A quickly installed lid and front patch cord
Current trends have reduced the need for
tray provides unprecedented visibility to the
splices and splice trays. FiberExpress Ultra HD
work at hand. Improved accessibility and
Protect your investment while
System supports a field-upgradable, 144 splice
visibility leads to fast, clean, error-free
accommodating legacy connectivity today
tray housing kit which can be easily added to
installation.
any or all of the systems 1U module trays.
Meet the challenges of balancing future
needs against the need to maintain a legacy
Without the splice tray, the standard
infrastructure. The FiberExpress Ultra HD System
FiberExpress Ultra HD housing significantly
provides a cost-effective upgrade path from
reduces the depth of the system by over
current 1G and 10G to 40G and 100G networks.
A single installer can install the system. Slide-in trays tilt outward to improve accessibility. Shelf identification labeling is clearly visible.
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