Cable Management Solutions for Active Platforms ADC’s Cable Management Solutions for Active Platforms are a family of cable management solutions for active equipment. These solutions enable service providers to maximize their capital equipment investment and minimize operational costs.  • Managesdatacenterspaceefficiently—particularlyvaluableinthoseenvironmentswherespace is at a premium.  • Maximizesoperationalequipmentlifebyincorporatingthermalmanagementbestpractices.  • Minimizesnetworkdowntimeandflexiblymanagescable—greatlysimplifyingmoves,addsandchanges. Features •Highdensitycablingcapacityandmanagement – Provides physical protection and accessibility of cables formaintenanceandproperthermalairflow •Separateroutingchannelsforfiberandcoppercables – Provides physical protection and bend radius control of fiber cables – Manages entrance/exit transitions by incorporating fiberracewaysolutions •Singlelengthpatchcordbetweenactiveplatformandpatchpanels  – Integratesslackstorageforeaseofuse •Modularcablemanagementforflexibilityandeasydeployment – Utilizes RiserGuide for “plug and play” cable management •Allowsforfuturegrowth  – Incorporatesslackstorageandfibermanagement The Cable Management Imperative Yournetworkandequipmentcanonlyperformaswellasyour cables.Asuccessful,well-builtnetworkmustalsobebasedona strongcablemanagementsystem.Thesamecanbesaidwhenit comes to cabinet design. Propercablemanagementhasadirectimpactonyournetwork’s reliability,performance,andcost.Italsoallowsforproperthermal airflow.ADC’sCableManagementSolutionsforActivePlatforms provide ample vertical and horizontal cable management. Proper managementnotonlykeepscablingorganized,italsoremovesthe obstacles to air movement. A strong cable management system provides cable routing paths,cableaccessibilityandphysicalprotection.ADCproducts incorporatealloftheseelements,allowingyournetworktorealize its full competitive potential. Components Tailored to Your Needs • RiserGuide – Modular cable management solution – Configurable for copper and fiber cable types – Utilizes depth of cabinet for cable management • FiberGuide ® Raceway System – Separates and protects fiber cables • Slack Storage Panels – Enable the use of single length patch cords • Vertical Cable Guides  – Managestransitionfromactiveequipmentcardstoverticalcableway – Properly sized for maximum cable fill • Fiber and Copper Patch Panels – Structured cabling solutions meet data center requirements Active Cable Management and Connectivity Copper Example RiserGuide Cable Rings Attachable/ detachable rings for modular cable management, edge protection and distribution RiserGuide Allows cable management components to be installed for growth as patch panels are added and moved or adjusted as needed FiberGuide ® Allows for fiber to be routed up and out of the cabinet remaining segregated and protected 8-Inch Mounting Rail Recess Allows cable fill to be less than 60% Fiber Routing Tray Fiber is segregated from the copper cables and protected through to the exit of the cabinet in the FiberGuide Linecard Vertical Cable Guide Routes, supports, protects and directs cables off the linecards to the right allowing the fan card to remain unimpeded and accessible Splits cable density up and down to maximize useful cabinet cable routing area by using both the left and right sides of the cabinet Upper Patch Panel Zone Upper Linecard Zone Lower Linecard Zone Lower Patch Panel Zone Zoned patching and cable routing to allow single patchcord length and to ensure cable density remains below 60% Slack Storage Panel Allows for one standard 10 foot patchcord length to be used throughout the cabinet Cable ManageMent SolutionS for aCtive PlatforMS Website: www.adc.com FromNorthAmerica,CallTollFree:1-800-366-3891•OutsideofNorthAmerica:+1-952-938-8080 Fax:+1-952-917-3237•ForalistingofADC’sglobalsalesofficelocations,pleaserefertoourwebsite. ADCTelecommunications,Inc.,P.O.Box1101,Minneapolis,MinnesotaUSA55440-1101 Specificationspublishedherearecurrentasofthedateofpublicationofthisdocument.Becausewearecontinuously improvingourproducts,ADCreservestherighttochangespecificationswithoutpriornotice.Atanytime,youmay verify product specifications by contacting our headquarters office in Minneapolis. ADC Telecommunications, Inc. viewsitspatentportfolio as an importantcorporateassetandvigorouslyenforcesitspatents. Products or features containedhereinmaybecoveredbyoneormoreU.S.orforeignpatents.AnEqualOpportunityEmployer 105468AE 1/08 Revision © 2008, 2007 ADC Telecommunications, Inc. All Rights Reserved Fiber Example OptimizingYourActiveEquipment Makethemostofyouractiveequipmentinvestment.Ensureitdeliverstheperformanceyouneedby incorporatinghigh-performanceCableManagementSolutionsforActivePlatformsfromADC. Theseuniquesolutionsaredesignedtofityourspecificnetworkconfiguration. Formoreinformation,contactADC’sTechnicalAssistanceCenter(TAC)totailorasolutiontofityourneeds. Forbestresults,providethefollowinginformation: • Typeofplatformandquantityperrack/cabinet • Maximumcableconfiguration(quantityandtypeofcable) • Typeofmountingenvironment–rack/cabinetdimensions • Overheadorunder-floorcablerouting • Typeofconfiguration–cross-connectorinterconnect Panel D Zoned panels allow single patchcord length and to ensure cable density remains below 50% RiserGuide Allows cable management components to be installed for growth as patch panels are added and moved or adjusted as needed RiserGuide Cable Rings Attachable/detachable rings for modular cable management, edge protection and distribution 8-Inch Mounting Rail Recess Allows cable fill to be less than 60% Slack Storage Area Cable enters one side and exits same side which allows for one standard 2.5 m patchcord length to be used troughout the cabinet without cable cross-over Linecard Vertical Cable Guide Routes, supports, protects and directs cables off the linecards to the right allowing the fan card to remain unimpeded and accessible Panel C Pass-through Area Linecard zone D Simple pass-through allows routing of patchcords to left side of cabinet Panel B Panel A Linecard zone C Linecard zone B Linecard zone A RiserGuide Spools Attachable/detachable spools to make a sideways slack storage area inside the cabinet TheTACcanbereachedatthefollowinglocations: Americas:1-800-366-3891,Ext.73000 Europe/MiddleEast/Africa:+32-2-712-6542 AsiaPacific:+65-6393-0739 . Cable Management Solutions for Active Platforms ADC’s Cable Management Solutions for Active Platforms are a family of cable management solutions for active. incorporatinghigh-performance Cable Management Solutions for Active Platforms fromADC. Theseunique solutions aredesignedtofityourspecificnetworkconfiguration. For moreinformation,contactADC’sTechnicalAssistanceCenter(TAC)totailorasolutiontofityourneeds.