SMART LC 48 Patch Panels

The SMART LC 48 Patch Panel is an intelligent, high-density fiber optic patch panel offering the option of real-time physical network management with RiT's PatchView system. With a footprint equivalent to one-half that of standard SC connectors, the LC connector is fast becoming the answer to the market's demand for increased optical port density. Utilizing the connector's small size and rugged design, the SMART LC 48 patch panel supports up to 48 fibers in just 1U of rack space.

The panels can be connected to the RiT PatchView system. The system continuously scans the connectivity configuration of all the patch cords and reports it in SNMP to the network administrator's management station.

A moving tray provides built in cable management by holding and arranging the cables. This drawer mechanism enables easy access to the rear of the panel and eliminates the need for removing the panel above.

Configurable rack mounting brackets allow for recessed panel mounting, enhancing cable protection. Cable strain relief is provided by using cable-ties on the exterior of the panel, by means of rear cable entry cutouts, as well as in the interior of the panel, by means of strain relief saddles. Grounding points are provided on the rear of the panel which, in conjunction with the optional F/O Cable Ground Kit, allow grounding of armored fiber optic cables.

RiT's LC SMART Jumper™ patch cords must be used in order to benefit from the advantages of the PatchView system. These cords, described in greater detail in the Fiber Optic Cables and Cords section, feature a duplex fiber cable and single copper wire in a common jacket, and an LC duplex connector with an extra spring-loaded copper contact. Regular LC patch cords can be used when PatchView scanning is not desired.

The panel includes four fiber management clips and one cable entry gland. 

Accessories

The SMART LC 48 Patch Panel offers a complete line of accessories to secure, organize and protect fusion spliced fibers; including splice cassette kits, splice cassette expanders, fusion protection sleeves and protection sleeve holders. The stackable splice cassettes hold up to two protection sleeve holders each, for a total of 16 fibers per cassette.

Additional accessories are available to optimize cable protection and storage. Fiber management clip may be added to provide orderly excess cable storage, while maintaining minimum bend radius. Fully customizable cable entry glands may be assembled over the rear and side cable entry cutouts to further enhance cable strain relief.


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