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Rev A, February 2021
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1
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1
EPX G2 Panel Configurations Covered by This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2
EPX LGX/1000 Configurations Covered by This User Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3
Available Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4
Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.5
Important Safety Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.7
Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2
EPX Panel as Shipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3
Main Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4
Cable Gland Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.5
Specifications and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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OVERVIEW OF INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5
INSTALLING THE PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.1
Determining Rack Size and Mounting Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Summarization of Contents
EPX Fiber Panel Introduction
EPX G2 Configurations
Lists EPX G2 panel configurations covered in this user manual, including material IDs and catalog numbers.
EPX LGX/1000 Configurations
Details EPX LGX/1000 panel configurations covered in the manual, with material IDs and catalog numbers.
Available EPX Accessories
Provides a listing of available EPX accessories, including material IDs, catalog numbers, and descriptions.
EPX Panel Parts List
Details the parts included with the EPX panel, listing quantity and description for each component.
EPX Panel Safety Cautions
Highlights critical safety precautions to reduce risks of fire, electric shock, and injury during installation and operation.
EPX Panel General Precautions
Outlines essential precautions for handling fiber optic cables, connectors, and the equipment during installation.
EPX Panel Related Publications
Provides information on related publications, including the EPX Panel Quick Start guide and contact details.
EPX Fiber Panel Product Description
EPX Panel General Description
Describes the EPX Panel as a 19-inch rack-mount fiber optic patch panel for indoor use, available in various sizes and configurations.
EPX Panel Shipped State
Details how the EPX panel is shipped, noting that it comes without modules or splice trays installed.
EPX Panel Key Features
Explains the main features of the EPX panel, including plastic cover, cable routing diagram, cable entry ports, and mounting brackets.
EPX Panel Cable Gland Feature
Details the cable gland feature for connecting fiber cables into the EPX panel via entry slots.
EPX Panel Specifications & Dimensions
Presents specifications and dimensional data for EPX open fixed and enclosed panels, including tables for specs and weights.
EPX Panel Installation
EPX Panel Rack Mounting Hardware
Guides on selecting appropriate mounting hardware for 19-inch, 23-inch, and ETSI racks for the EPX panel.
EPX Panel Rack Mounting Procedure
Provides a step-by-step procedure for physically mounting the EPX panel onto an equipment rack or cabinet.
EPX Panel Front Door Operation
Details the procedure for opening the front door of the EPX panel, including latch operation.
EPX Panel Sliding Tray Operation
Explains how to operate the optional sliding tray of the EPX panel, including releasing and extending the drawer.
EPX Panel Adapter Pack Installation
Describes the process of aligning and securing adapter packs into the EPX panel bulkhead.
EPX Panel MPO Module Installation
Provides instructions for aligning and securing MPO modules into the EPX panel bulkhead.
EPX Panel Splice Cassette Installation
Details the procedure for inserting and securing splice cassettes into the EPX panel bulkhead.
EPX Panel AGILE Splice Tray Installation
Guides on installing AGILE splice trays, which provide a splice interface within the EPX panel.
EPX Panel Field Termination
Outlines the procedure for field termination, including adapter pack insertion and fiber routing in the EPX panel.
EPX Panel Cable Routing
EPX Panel Cable Routing Guidelines
Instructions on following the indicated routing path on the panel's top cover for cable management.
EPX Panel Cable Gland Capacities
Table detailing cable gland capacities for EPX panels (1U, 2U, 4U) based on cable diameter and NPT size.
EPX Panel Cable Installation with Gland
Step-by-step guide for securing fiber cables to the equipment rack and routing them into the EPX panel using cable glands.
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