AFD ABOVE GROUND FIBER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AFD Above Ground Fiber Distribution System Description The AFD above ground fiber distribution system provides access, storage and cable management for passive outside plant fiber optic installations The AFD houses custom termination, termination/splice and slack storage panels for use as an above ground fiber cross-connect system The AFD is a heavy-duty, weather-resistant cabinet providing superior cable management and protection of fibers The AFD is a single-sided cabinet designed to provide front access for both splicing and terminating fibers The cabinets are quickly installed utilizing ADC's exclusive fiberglass mounting sleeve system (FMS) Installed with a cover in an area where future growth is anticipated, the FMS can be used to store cables until growth necessitates the installation of a cabinet When the anticipated growth occurs, simply replace the cover with the appropriate adapter plate and mount the cabinet to the plate The cabinets may also be pole or wall mounted or installed onto a concrete pad Features and Benefits The AFD System • Rugged aluminum construction permits placement in high traffic areas - Provides superior protection of cables, splices and panels, offering a long, corrosion-resistant, problem-free service life • Positive door stop - Prevents accidental closing and provides wind protection • Industry standard latch with hasp for padlock provisions - Door latches include built-in padlock hasp for additional security • Available in light green or sand - Aesthetically pleasing colors for pedestal and remote terminal applications • Designed to meet Bellcore 487 and NEMA specifications for durability • Mounts to fiberglass mounting sleeve (FMS) - FMS provides easy, quick installation with flexibility, excellent storage and protection of cables • Pole mounting bracket available - Allows cabinet to be mounted vertically on a pole • Modular growth - Consists of (9) mounting positions for modular placement of termination, termination/splice or slack storage panels for network flexibility and growth The Cabinet • All front access cabinet • Modular panels allow up to 72 terminations, using standard connectors, 144 terminations with LX.5 adapter/connectors • Slack storage panel provides superior cable management while allowing a single length patch cord to be used within the cabinet The Panels • Termination - 12, 24, 36 and 48 termination panels available using standard connectors (24, 48, 72 and 96 using LX.5 adapter/connectors) - Equipped with factory connectorized OSP cable stubs in lengths up to 400 meters • Termination/Splice - 12, 24, 36 and 48 fiber panels available using standard connectors (24, 48, 72 and 96 using LX.5 adapter/connectors) 1/00 1046 AFD Above Ground Fiber Distribution System Applications New Fiber Plant Overlay ADC's above ground Fiber Serving Area Interface (FSAI) fiber cable management system has been specifically designed for outside plant applications including: • feeder/distribution cross-connect • fiber flexibility points: allows test, access, monitor of fiber circuits; rapid turn-up of service; economical upgrade of the network • demarcation/collocation points • fiber-in-the-loop (FITL) hub terminals OFFICE PARK CENTRAL OFFICE (12 Fibers) Growth Feeder Cable (24 Fibers) (12 Fibers) AFD (12 Fibers) (12 Fibers) Distribution Cables AFD SYSTEM Demarcation Point CENTRAL OFFICE CENTRAL OFFICE Up to 36 Fibers Up to 36 Fibers AFD AFD SYSTEM 1/00 1046 AFD Above Ground Fiber Distribution System Template for Configuring an AFD System (1) Mounting Position (9 Total) Use this drawing as a template as you design your AFD System Copy this page, complete and fax to your ADC customer service representative Front View AFD Cabinet (Front Door Open) Step One: Select a cabinet (choose color) (see page 6) Catalog Number _ Step Two: Select termination, termination/splice or blank panel(s) (see pages 6-8) Storage Panel is recommended Quantity Catalog Number Catalog Number Catalog Number Catalog Number Catalog Number Catalog Number Catalog Number AFD-3STORE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Total Mounting Positions* Total* *Panels chosen must occupy