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Power2Drive Europe Conference
Power2Drive Europe Conference
Power2Drive Europe is the international exhibition for charging infrastructure and e-mobility, which is an ideal meeting point for the new mobility and energy world. The exhibition shines the spotlight on charging systems, electric vehicles, traction batteries as well as mobility services.
14/6/2023 - 16/6/2023
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Optipack cable systems

LC-LC trunk harnesses

LC-LC trunk harnesses

Optipack harness systems (LC-LC) are used as pre-connectorised backbone links between cabinets in the data center. Generally, trunk harnesses will be connected to the rear side of patching modules and LC jumpers will be used as equipment cords to servers and switches. Backbones are generally deployed with singlemode fiber because only this fiber offers a future-proofed infrastructure for higher data rates. Multimode LC trunk harnesses are not recommended because LC multimode connectors do not offer an upgrade to 40G or 100G over parallel optics.

MTP-LC transition harnesses

MTP-LC transition harnesses

Optipack transition harnesses provide a transition from MTP connectivity in the backbone to LC duplex connectivity on switches and servers. Instead of using LC patch panels and cords, the harness provides a fast and compact alternative that plugs directly into equipment transceivers. Many of the data centers today are designed with multimode MTP backbones because this is the most flexible and future-proofed
way of adapting from one type of connector to another.
 

MTP-MTP conversion harnesses

MTP-MTP conversion harnesses

Optipack conversion harnesses allow users to convert their existing MTP backbone cables to an MTP type which matches their active equipment. Conversion harnesses are a low-loss alternative to conversion modules because they eliminate one mated MTP pair across the link. Many of today’s legacy infrastructures are built using a Base-12 MTP backbone design, however experience shows us that this connector is rarely used on higher data rate switches or servers. Currently Base-8 is the preferred connector for 40G (SR4) transceivers and Base-24 is the preferred connector for 100G transceivers (SR10).
The wide variation of MTP connector types in the modern data center has led to some confusion concerning the identification of different Base-types. HUBER+SUHNER conversion harnesses are supplied with colour coded boots so that users can quickly identify the required connectivity type. This is particularly important with conversion harnesses that have different connectors at each end of the assembly.
 

MTP-MTP trunk cables

MTP-MTP trunk cables

Optipack trunk cables are high density multi-stranded cables which form the backbone of the data center. Available in different fiber-counts up to 144 fibers, the Optipack trunks reduce the installation time by consolidating multiple sub-units into a single cable. This approach significantly reduces the overall diameter of the cable and provides much better space utilization of cable routing channels.

Optipack trunk cables are available with 8, 12 and 24 fiber sub-units so that users can deploy Base-8, Base-12 or Base-24 infrastructures to suit their MTP connectivity requirements.

Base-8 trunk cables

Base-8 Optipack trunks allow users to build 10G links today which can easily be upgraded to 40G links tomorrow using 8 fiber MTP connectivity.

Base-12 trunk cables

Base-12 Optipack trunks allow users to build 10G links today which can easily be upgraded to 40G or 100G links tomorrow using conversion modules, harnesses or jumpers. This approach will result in a 33 % fiber wastage for 40G links because the transceiver requires only 8 of the 12 fibers in the cable.
 

Base-24 trunk cables

Base-24 Optipack trunks allow users to build 10G links today which can easily be upgraded to 40G or 100G links tomorrow by using conversion modules, conversion harnesses or jumpers.

Base-8 harness systems

• 8 fibers per assembly
• Compact divider
• Easy and fast snap fixation mounting
• Small diameter cable
• LC-XD uniboot for fast access
• Bend optimised fiber
• Available in SM, OM3 and OM4
• Fan-out lengths to match equipment

Base-12 harness systems

• 12 fibers per assembly
• Compact divider
• Easy and fast snap fixation mounting
• Small diameter cable
• LC-XD uniboot for fast access
• Bend optimised fiber
• Available in SM, OM3 and OM4
• Fan-out lengths to match equipment

Base-24 harness systems

• 24 fibers per assembly
• Compact divider
• Easy and fast snap fixation mounting
• Small diameter cable
• LC-XD uniboot for fast access
• Bend optimised fiber
• Available in SM, OM3 and OM4
• Fan-out lengths to match equipment

Base-8 harness system (MTP24 to 3xMTP8)

Base-8 conversion harnesses allow users to convert their 8 fiber backbone trunks into a single 24 fiber MTP connector for use in SR10 deployments (typically 100G). Three Base-8 connectors are combined inside the furcation housing so that a single MTP24 fiber connector can be plugged to the transceiver. The same harness can also be used to convert a Base-24 connector into 3 × Base-8 connectors if the backbone is based on Base-24 design.

Base-12 harness system (MTP24 to 2xMTP12)

Base-12 conversion harnesses allow users to convert their pre-installed 12 fiber backbone trunks into either Base-8 or Base-24 connections so that 40G or 100G data rates can be achieved. Two Base-12 connections are combined inside the housing to produce three Base-8 or one Base-24 connection at the other end of the assembly.

Base-8 harness system (2xMTP12 to 3xMTP8)

Base-8 conversion harnesses allow users to convert their 8 fiber backbone trunks into a single 24 fiber MTP connector for use in SR10 deployments (typically 100G). Three Base-8 connectors are combined inside the furcation housing so that a single MTP24 fiber connector can be plugged to the transceiver. The same harness can also be used to convert a Base-24 connector into 3 × Base-8 connectors if the backbone is based on Base-24 design.

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