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  • Page 1 C2X Fiber Distribution Panel Installation Guide...
  • Page 2 Liberty Lake, WA 99019 Amphenol Network Solutions assumes no liability from the application or use of these products. Neither does Amphenol Network Solutions convey any license under its patent rights nor the patent rights of others. This document and the products described herein are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section Four: General C2X Installation Instructions ..................10 4.1 Opening the C2X Doors ........................10 4.2 Front Bezel Positioning and Front Cover ..................11 4.3 Mounting the C2X Chassis on the Rack ................... 12 4.4 Routing Fiber Cables ........................14 4.5 Cable Clamping ..........................15 4.5.1 Internal Clamp ........................
  • Page 4 6.1 Mounting the Preterm panel in the rack .................... 33 6.1.1 Panel installation on the rack ....................34 Section Seven: C2X combined with AOMs (Advance Optical Modules) ............36 7.1 Advanced Optical Modules ....................... 36 7.2 AOM Trays ............................36 7.3 Installing Modules in a Tray ......................

  • Page 5: Section One: Introduction

    Section One: Introduction This installation guide gives you directions on: • How to install the C2X chassis on a 19-inch or 23-inch rack • How to install C2 Advanced Optical Modules (AOMs), trays and labels • How to route and secure the fiber optic cable Fig.

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    1.1 About This Guide This manual provides a comprehensive overview of and installation guidelines for the C2X chassis. While care has been taken to define all necessary information, complete details may not be covered. If you have any questions, contact Amphenol Network Solutions Technical Support at support@amphenol-ns.com or call 1-509-926-6000.

  • Page 7: Section Two: C2X Overview

    The C2X chassis is a dense, streamlined bulkhead panel available in 2RU, 3RU and 4RU chassis solutions. C2X is also available as a modular solution, capable of deploying any mixture of C2 Advanced Optical Modules (AOMs) and adapter plates. The diagram below outlines the many solutions available with the C2X chassis.

  • Page 8: Section Three: Installation Considerations

    Upon receipt of your order, carefully unpack contents and compare it with the packing list and the order placed. While items described below are a comprehensive list that includes C2X chassis, trays, doors, bezel, and splice tray, the contents of your order may vary.

  • Page 9: Inspection

    3.4 Location and Space C2X chassis, trays and modules require enough space in front and rear for easy access. Leave as much side clearance for tray and chassis removal and worker access as required by your application or local regulations.

  • Page 10: Section Four: General C2X Installation Instructions

    2. Pull the locking plungers out of the locked position to release the door. 3. Pivot door down on the hinges to open. Fig. 4-1: Opening the C2X front door The following installation instructions refer to the rear cover of the 4RU, 3RU and 2RU chassis sizes.

  • Page 11: Front Bezel Positioning And

    4-3: Front chassis Bezel position 2 positionFig. 4-3: Front chassis position Door hinge position Fig. 4-3a: C2X Bezel Fig. 4-3b: C2X Bezel Positioning Fig. 4-4: Middle chassis Fig. 4-4: Middle chassis Fig. 4-4: Middle chassis position positionFig. 4-3: Front chassis position position Fig.

  • Page 12: Mounting The C2X Chassis On The Rack

    4.3 Mounting the C2X Chassis on the Rack The following installation instructions refer to the 4RU, 3RU and 2RU chassis sizes. 1. Locate the desired rack space for the C2X chassis. 2. Determine the chassis positioning that fits your application.
  • Page 13 Fig. 4-6: C2X Mounting brackets positions 3. Open the front door to access the C2X chassis mounting brackets. 4. Using a Phillips screwdriver with 6" extension and the provided Phillips screws, install the chassis on the front of the rack by aligning the mounting holes on the bracket with the holes on the rack. Use two screws per side to attach the chassis to the rack.

  • Page 14: Routing Fiber Cables

    Each tray row has an available cable management finger to route fiber to either side. The following installation instructions refer to the C2X 4RU, 3RU and 2RU chassis sizes. 1. With adapter plates or trays already installed in the chassis, route fiber into and through the cable management fingers.

  • Page 15: Cable Clamping

    4.5.1 Internal Clamp The IFC cable is brought in from above or below the C2X panel and mounted to the rear of the panel. The cable clamp halves contain removable center layers to accommodate various sizes of cable. You can remove center layers until the correct diameter of IFC cable is met.

  • Page 16: Cable Clamp Positions

    Central Positions C2X provide features to install the cable clamp in the center of the panel and exiting towards the back of the panel, straight or 45° right or left, for environments that could be space restrictions or interferences with the cable managers attached to the rack.
  • Page 17 Center Exit Center Right Exit Fig. 4-13: Cable Exit Shown Side Positions C2X includes provisions to exit the fiber on the sides of the chassis in these 2 positions: Mounting positions Fig. 4-14: Side Mounting positions Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 5.21.2021 149825 A5...
  • Page 18 Left Exit Right Exit Fig. 4-15: Cable Exit Clamping options for sides C2X-CLAMP-A 45° Exit C2X-CLAMP – Horizontal Exit Horizontal Left Exit 45° Left Exit (Rear View) (Rear View) Fig 4-16: Cable clamps and Cable Exit Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 5.21.2021 149825 A5...

  • Page 19: External Clamp

    4.5.2 External Clamp C2 External Clamp mounts directly to C2X chassis. The clamp and bracket assembly can support a variety of incoming fiber bundles. The fixed diameter solution clamps a .95" +/- .05" breakout or fiber bundle, whereas the variable diameter clamp can support a cable or fiber bundle up to 1.2" diameter. The clamp and bracket assemblies exit the chassis 30 degrees from horizon.

  • Page 20: Saddle Clamp

    C2X chassis (2RU, 3RU or 4RU) and multiple saddle clamps can be used. Installation kit includes 4 saddle clamps.

  • Page 21: Saddle Clamp Installation

    (cut as needed) Note: Saddle clamp can be installed on horizontal or vertical wall and inward or outward facing Fig 4-21: Saddle clamp installation - inward facing Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 5.21.2021 149825 A5 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...

  • Page 22: Cable Clamp Application Table

    Patch only ✓✓ ✓ Patch and Splice C2X-04U ✓✓ ✓ ✓ Preterm ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓✓ AOMs ✓ Application and Clamp compatible ✓✓ Recommended Clamp for specific application Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 5.21.2021 149825 A5 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...

  • Page 23: Port Labeling

    4.6 Port Labeling All C2X AOMs come pre-labeled with your order. AOMs will be labeled on the top of the AOM directly above the adapters. 4.6.1 Designation Cards Designation cards are used to identify adapter fiber jumper information at the front and rear of the chassis.

  • Page 24: Section Five: C2X Bulkhead Configurations

    Section Five: C2X Bulkhead Configurations 5.1 C2X Patch Only 5.1.1 C2X Adapter Plates Overview Adapter plates are designed to support multiple adapter options. Adapters Metal Plate Plungers Appearances Small Medium Large Fig 5-1: C2X Adapter plates There are 3 sizes, each one has different quantity of what it is called “appearances”. An appearance is basically a window that is equivalent to a one SC adapter space or an MPO adapter space, in case of an LC, it would be 1 LC Duplex adapter, making it 2 LC connectors per appearance.

  • Page 25: Adapter Plates Installation

    5.1.2 Adapter Plates installation Pre-configured patch panels include the adapter plates already installed (C2X-PXXXXX). In case it is necessary to remove them or when ordered a la carte, please follow the instructions below. Each adapter plate has 4 plastic plungers, one per corner also plungers have 2 positions: locked/unlocked. To remove or install a adapter plate, the plastic plungers must be in the unlocked position to avoid damage and to keep the adapter plates in place, plungers must be in the lock position to avoid leaving the plates loosen.

  • Page 26: Removing Adapter Plates From The Chassis

    5.1.3 Removing Adapter Plates from the Chassis The following installation instructions refer to all C2X chassis sizes. 1. Locate the desired adapter plate that will be removed from the chassis. 2. Unlock the locking plungers by pulling plungers out until you hear plungers snap and release from the chassis.

  • Page 27: C2X Patch And Splice

    5.2 C2X Patch and Splice 5.2.1 Overview C2X patch and splice panels are composed by 3 main elements: 1. Patch Section 1.1 Adapter plates 1.2 Pigtails 1.3 Protection plate 2. Splice Section 2.2 Splice platform 2.3 Splice cassette 3. Cable clamp 3.1 External clamp...

  • Page 28: C2X Patch Section

    C2X panel. One side of the cable will have the connector (LC, SC or MPO) and the other side will have the fiber exposed for the fusion splicing.

  • Page 29: C2X Splice Section

    Fig 5-8: Pigtails for splicing coming from the right side of the panel (rear view) C2X Patch and Splice – Back isometric view Fiber buffer used after the connector in the rear of the adapter plate is 900um connected to a breakout device to provide 250um fiber for the splicing exercise (3 meters total cable length) depending on the panel PN, 250um will be flat ribbon (-R) for mass fusion splicing or stranded 250um fiber (-S) for single fuse splice.
  • Page 30 Routing spools Tie-down slot Tie-down slot Splice cassettes Platform thumb screw Routing spools Tie-down slot Tie-down slot Amphenol Network Solutions Splice cassettes All rights reserved. 5.21.2021 149825 A5 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com Platform thumb screw Routing spools Tie-down slot Tie-down slot...
  • Page 31 Fig 5-12: Splice platform in a rotation position Recommended fiber routing: Incoming multi- C2X fiber pigtails fiber cable Fig 5-13: Recommended routing Note: instruction for routing the fiber inside the splice cassette are available online or printed with the unit.

  • Page 32: C2X Cable Clamp

    4.5.2 and 4.5.4). All cable clamps are sold separately. Note: Rack clamp can be used but it is not the intent of this document to be included Fig 5-14: C2X Patch and Splice with variable diameter external clamp (sold separately) Rear isometric view...

  • Page 33: Section Six: C2X Preterm

    Section Six: C2X Preterm C2X pre-terminated or pre-connectorized panels are the ultimate solution for a quick and direct connectivity in the network, one preterm panel in one side and a patch and splice panel in the other side will ensure the communication and simplify the fiber infrastructure.

  • Page 34: Panel Installation On The Rack

    It is recommended to install the preterm panel from the rear of the rack. Rotate 45° approx. to clear the space between the 2 post of the rack and install the panel. Fig 6-2: C2X preterm rack installation If this operation is not possible because of space restrictions, remove the mounting brackets and the front bezel, pass the panel through the rear of the rack and run the multifiber cable to the desired location.
  • Page 35 With the door open or removed, use a 6” Phillips head screwdriver through the bezel to install the brackets onto the rails with 12-24 screws provided Amphenol Network Solutions All rights reserved. 5.21.2021 149825 A5 509.926.6000 – amphenol-ns.com...

  • Page 36: Section Seven: C2X Combined With Aoms (Advance Optical Modules)

    Dual with tray 7.2 AOM Trays Universal trays for the C2X chassis slide in and out by locking and unlocking the tray plungers. This allows for easy access to the modules. Each tray can hold two single modules or one dual module.

  • Page 37: Installing Modules In A Tray

    7.3 Installing Modules in a Tray The following installation instructions refer to all C2X trays and AOMs. 1. Determine which side of the module will be the front and rear. 2. Insert the module into the desired space on the tray. Slightly angle the front of the module down and slide it forward until connectors are sticking out of the tray.

  • Page 38: Installing Trays Into The Chassis

    7.5 Installing Trays into the Chassis When installing trays in the C2X chassis, start at the bottom-most tray position and work your way up as you add in trays. The following installation instructions refer to all C2X chassis sizes. 1. Open front door of chassis to access space for trays and modules.

  • Page 39: Removing Trays From The Chassis

    Fig. 6-2: Removing trays 7.7 Cable clamp used on C2X with AOMs Fig. 6-2: Removing trays According with table 4.5.4, Amphenol Network Solutions recommends using the external clamp in section Fig. 6-2: Removing trays 4.5.2 and the saddle clamp in section 4.5.3.

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