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Flexible Wireless Connectivity Solutions Backhaul Connectivity | Cell Site Infrastructure
CommScope's Flexible Wireless Connectivity Solutions: Network Diagram CommScope's Flexible Wireless Connectivity Solutions offer service providers the necessary customization and modularity to address the unique challenges of each network location throughout a wireless network. CommScope solutions help to reduce the complexities of wireless deployments—enabling faster construction and time to revenue. Providers gain the means to lower their total cost of ownership, while maintaining the highest level of network integrity and performance.
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Flexible Wireless Connectivity Solutions CommScope’s Flexible Wireless Connectivity Solutions are uniquely designed to address the technology and network evolution challenges that mobile network operators face today. As its name implies, CommScope’s Flexible Wireless Connectivity Solutions are designed for maximum flexibility: Modular, “build as you grow” building blocks technologies help to simplify overall deployment requirements and costs of first time deployment, while minimizing long-term operating and maintenance costs. Minimizing the equipment requirements in the field, CommScope’s Flexible Wireless Connectivity Solutions simplifies product inventory, ordering requirements, and enables faster network construction. Mobile network operators gain the tools to build smart, sustainable network infrastructure and the means to reach revenue objectives faster. CommScope’s Flexible Wireless Connectivity Solutions support all network environments. From the data center, central office to the cell site base station and access network, Flexible Wireless Connectivity Solutions brings more choice and innovation to the mobile network operator market than ever before.
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Cell Site CommScope’s Flexible Wireless Connectivity Solutions are packaged into two categories: Flexible Cell Site and Flexible Backhaul Solutions. These categories address the unique requirements and challenges found in today's evolving wireless network. The network diagram above illustrates where these solutions can be found by network location.
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CommScope’s Flexible Cell Site Solutions includes industry-leading fiber and cable connectivity technologies for cell site and backhaul applications. These carrier-grade technologies have been uniquely designed for quality and network longevity in the following cell site environments:
CommScope’s Flexible Backhaul Solutions includes a diverse offering of backhaul solutions for outside plant and inside plant environments. Featuring superior mechanical, environments and optical performance, CommScope’s fiber and copper connectivity solutions are designed to meet or exceed requirements in the following backhaul environments:
• Radio Access Network (RAN)/Fronthaul • Base Station • Demarcation/Collocation Point • Backhaul Cabinet
• Central Office • Mobile Switching Center (MSC)/MTSO • Data Center
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Wireless Connectivity: Flexible Cell Site Solutions CommScope's Flexible Cell Site Solutions offers the advantages of greater network reach and simplification while reducing installation time and labor costs within a wide variety of environments and network configurations. CommScope's unique offering of fiber and copper connectivity solutions deliver unmatched cost savings regardless of the technology used or location of deployment.
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CommScope's Flexible Cell Site Solutions help service providers navigate through the challenges of technology migration and network evolution. Offering end-to-end cell site and fiber-to-the-antenna connectivity solutions, CommScope helps service providers: • Construct a flexible and sustainable network infrastructure base • Speed-up network deployment and expansion, and decrease time to revenue • Reduce the complexity and first cost of deployment • Reduce longer-term operating/maintenance expenses • Simplify ordering and billing processes • Reduce inventory
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Rapid Fiber Panel with Indoor/Outdoor Cable 1
The Rapid Fiber Panel is a fiber distribution panel that incorporates CommScope’s unique RapidReel™ fiber cable spool. The spool allows the installer to pay out exactly the amount of cable needed for faster, more economical fiber deployment and provides built-in slack cable storage. The cable terminates to a multi-fiber push-on connector (MPO), which enables a rapid plug-and-play connection. Panel models are available with 12-fiber, 3.6 mm cable in increments of 100’ with total cable lengths up to 1,000'.
Fiber Optic Panels 2
Fiber Optic Panel (FOP) products are generally used in situations when fiber counts are less than 400. The line contains flexible solutions for wall, cabinet and rack mounting. In the case of rack mounting solutions, splicing is generally done on frame. All FOP products are designed for: maximum bend radius protection, intuitive cable routing paths, easy cable and connector access and physical protection.
Fiber Wall Boxes for Indoor and Outdoor Applications 3
F iber Wall Boxes are available in a variety of one and two door wall mount configurations. Products are designed specifically to act as part of the fiber distribution system as the demarcation point for the service provider at the customer location.
Flexible Fiber Box (FFB) CommScope’s FFB is a modular aggregation and demarcation box that can be factory-or-fieldconfigured for spliced, connectorized, or multi-connectorized applications. The FFB provides future expandability without running additional fiber from the backhaul into the cell site or from the base station to the radio heads, resulting in reduced labor costs, weight and cable congestion. The solution can be mounted in a variety of applications, including walls, H-frames, and towers, which helps standardize deployment components. Available in modular configurations or with CommScope’s RapidReel fiber cable spooling technology.
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Wireless Connectivity: Flexible Cell Site Solutions
Value-Added Modules 4
alue-added modules, or VAMs, are comprised of splitters, monitors, multiplexers and add V important functionality to the optical transport system by enabling service providers to easily incorporate optical components into the network.
Optical Monitoring – Passive and Non-Intrusive In the VAM product family, monitoring modules offer an efficient way to troubleshoot and monitor network traffic. These modules can be placed anywhere there is a fiber drop allowing monitoring at cell sites or other remote locations. Monitoring modules are relatively small, consume no power, and offer plug-and-play connectivity to the fiber.
Wavelength Division Multiplexing – WDM, CWDM, DWDM ommScope's wavelength division multiplexers (WDM) modules offer an efficient way to increase C network capacity without deploying additional fiber. Dense and coarse wavelength division multiplexer modules (DWDM, CWDM) combine two or more signals with different wavelengths in one common fiber. The same components can also be used to separate the wavelengths (de-multiplexing) at the remote location. WDM modular packaging provides a robust and simple method for integrating these devices into Telecom equipment.
Fiber Cable Assemblies Indoor and Outdoor 5
Fiber cable assemblies and accessories are designed to meet the demands of indoor/outdoor customer applications. From patch cords, multifiber assemblies and connectors to adapters and attenuators, the fiber cable product family exceeds service provider requirements for today’s highspeed networks.
Multifiber Cable Assemblies 6
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ultifiber cables allow a one-time run of multiple fibers in a fiber raceway system—eliminating M the expense of running individual patch cords for each service turn up. Well suited for use in cross-connect applications (upjacketed on both ends), interconnect applications (upjacketed on active end), and high density fiber environments, multifiber cables enhance the infrastructure of any network.
FiberGuide® Fiber Management System 7
T he FiberGuide® Fiber Management System is designed to protect and route fiber optic patch cords and multi-fiber cable assemblies between network elements and optical distribution frame areas. Available in multiple sizes from 2X2 to 4X24.
Power Distribution Panels 8
P ower Distribution Panels have been engineered from the ground up to properly protect and distribute power to valuable, revenue generating network equipment. Flexible configurations suit almost every network application and the platform sets a new standard for delivering the power and protection that service providers need. Power Distributions Panels meet the industry’s most stringent standards, including NEBS Level 3.
Ethernet Patch Panels 9
thernet Patch Panels are manufactured in 24-port (1 RU) or 48-port (2 RU) configurations to E provide high-density modular patching solutions for all high-density applications where space is limited. The LSA-PLUS® IDC technology provides a secure, reliable and gas-tight connection and allows for the wire to be terminated with either a KRONE® insertion tool or a 110 termination tool.
DS1 and DS3 Panels 10
T he DS1 and DS3 are the next generation of fixed circuit DSX panels. Designed for flexibility and modularity, the DS1 and D3 panels accommodate a wide range of cell site requirements. With product innovation like higher density and technician friendly design, the multi-function panels add value and confidence to service providers' networks, and the panels are economically priced to create an excellent return on investment.
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Media Converters 11
The Media Converter is designed to convert optical signals to electrical signals. The module supports 1000BaseT data rates with 1310 nm singlemode, 850 nm multimode fiber, or 1550nm singlemode fiber. Each module has three connections fiber input, fiber output, and RJ45 Ethernet.
ComProtect High Voltage Protection Modules 12
ommScope's ComProtect single-pair protectors provide maximum overvoltage protection C in a minimum of space. Plugging directly into CommScope's LSA-PLUS Series 2 disconnect and switching blocks, ComProtect products save space and protect valuable, system-critical equipment. Easy to use and maintain—when inserted into a Series 2 switching block, the field pair can be isolated from the equipment side by removing the protector and opening the circuit.
Gel Sealed Closure for In-Line and Antenna Coaxial Connectors GSIC, FGST 13
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The GSIC gel closure is a weatherproofing system sealing jumper-to-feeder and jumper-toantenna connectors, exposed to the outside environment. The housing contains an innovative gel material and provides an efficient moisture block.
Fiber Optic Gel Sealed Splice Closure (FOSC) FOSC 400 FR, FOSC 450 14
FOSC 450 fiber optic splice closures for outside plant fiber splicing applications, utilize compressed gel cable sealing and a quick release dome-to-base clamp for fast access to the splicing area. A variety of sizes are available, each handling a range of cable styles and sizes and incorporating features like hinging splice trays. FOSC closures are accompanied by a full line of accessories as well.
Multiport Service Terminals MST 15
T he Multiport Service Terminal (MST) features full-sized hardened adapters in an environmentally sealed enclosure. Terminated at the factory, the MST is designed for use in a variety of drop cable applications in optical access networks. The Rapid MST utilizes the innovative RapidReel fiber cable spool to help minimize site survey requirements, streamline cable ordering requirements, and facilitates faster cabling installation in the OSP. Terminated with a 12-fiber hardened multifiber optical connector (HMFOC), the Rapid MST plugs directly into CommScope’s Rapid Fiber Distribution Hub or other HMFOC-equipped solution.
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SP drop cables are terminated at the factory with full-sized hardened connectors. Plug-and-play drop O technology reduces splicing labor requirements and speeds network construction. The rugged optical connector is hardened to protect against harmful UV, moisture and harsh environmental conditions.
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Wireless Connectivity: Flexible Backhaul Solutions Any Network, Any Medium, Anywhere – CommScope offers a rich and diverse line of fiber and copper connectivity solutions to address wireless backhaul challenges in the mobile switch center, data center and central office-type environments. With innovative solutions such as the RapidReel fiber cable spooling system, next generation MPO connector, and indoor/ outdoor microcable fiber, CommScope enables customers to build their network infrastructure with greater flexibility, speed, and at lower cost than ever before. Designed with superior environmental, optical and electrical performance, CommScope Flexible Backhaul Solutions meet or exceed industry requirements for both indoor and outdoor backhaul applications.
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CommScope's Flexible Backhaul Solutions are designed to help service providers manage the challenges of today's network upgrades and technology migrations, regardless of the facility type or location. CommScope backhaul solutions enable service providers to: • Build flexible, long-lasting network infrastructure • Facilitate faster network construction and expansion • Simplify product ordering, inventory and billing processes • Reduce operation costs and long-term maintenance expenses • Reduce cost of first time deployment, and decrease time to revenue
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Rapid Fiber Panel with Indoor/Outdoor Cable 1
The Rapid Fiber Panel is a fiber distribution panel that incorporates CommScope’s unique RapidReel™ fiber cable spool. The spool allows the installer to pay out exactly the amount of cable needed for faster, more economical fiber deployment and provides built-in slack cable storage. The cable terminates to a multi-fiber push-on connector (MPO), which enables a rapid plug-and-play connection. Panel models are available with 12-fiber, 3.6 mm cable in increments of 100’ with total cable lengths up to 1,000'.
Fiber Optic Panels 2
Fiber Optic Panel (FOP) products are generally used in situations when fiber counts are less than 400. The line contains flexible solutions for wall, cabinet and rack mounting. In the case of rack mounting solutions, splicing is generally done on frame. All FOP products are designed for: maximum bend radius protection, intuitive cable routing paths, easy cable and connector access and physical protection.
For more information, visit commscope.com
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Wireless Connectivity: Flexible Backhaul Solutions
Fiber Wall Boxes for Indoor and Outdoor Applications 3
F iber Wall Boxes are available in a variety of one and two door wall mount configurations. Products are designed specifically to act as part of the fiber distribution system as the demarcation point for the service provider at the customer location.
Flexible Fiber Box (FFB) CommScope’s FFB is a modular aggregation and demarcation box that can be factory-or-fieldconfigured for spliced, connectorized, or multi-connectorized applications. The FFB provides future expandability without running additional fiber from the backhaul into the cell site or from the base station to the radio heads, resulting in reduced labor costs, weight and cable congestion. The solution can be mounted in a variety of applications, including walls, H-frames, and towers, which helps standardize deployment components. Available in modular configurations or with CommScope’s RapidReel fiber cable spooling technology.
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Fiber Distribution Frames NGF 4
GF Fiber Distribution Frames provide a high density, modular solution for building lineups N in a fiber optic facility. Each frame option is designed with an emphasis on superior cable management and ease of use, and provides ample trough space for cable and jumpers, easy access to connectors, and storage for jumpers.
NG3 NG3 Fiber Distribution Frames are Telcordia® GR-449-CORE, Issue 2 compliant and designed to meet today’s high-density network needs. Each frame option is designed with an emphasis on superior cable management and ease of use, and feature ample trough space for cable and jumpers, and easy access to connectors and storage for jumpers.
LSX LSX Fiber Distribution Frame products are designed to be compatible with the Lucent (LGX) 7-inch system. The LSX system incorporates industry-best cable management features and benefits found in standard 8-inch systems.
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Value-Added Modules 5
alue-added modules, or VAMs, are comprised of splitters, monitors, multiplexers and add V important functionality to the optical transport system by enabling service providers to easily incorporate optical components into the network.
Optical Monitoring – Passive and Non-Intrusive In the VAM product family, monitoring modules offer an efficient way to troubleshoot and monitor network traffic. These modules can be placed anywhere there is a fiber drop allowing monitoring at cell sites or other remote locations. Monitoring modules are relatively small, consume no power, and offer plug-and-play connectivity to the fiber.
Wavelength Division Multiplexing – WDM, CWDM, DWDM ommScope's wavelength division multiplexers (WDM) modules offer an efficient way to increase C network capacity without deploying additional fiber. Dense and coarse wavelength division multiplexer modules (DWDM, CWDM) combine two or more signals with different wavelengths in one common fiber. The same components can also be used to separate the wavelengths (de-multiplexing) at the remote location. WDM modular packaging provides a robust and simple method for integrating these devices into Telecom equipment.
Fiber Cable Assemblies Indoor and Outdoor 6
Fiber cable assemblies and accessories are designed to meet the demands of indoor/outdoor customer applications. From patch cords, multifiber assemblies and connectors to adapters and attenuators, the fiber cable product family exceeds service provider requirements for today’s highspeed networks.
FiberGuide® Fiber Management System 7
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T he FiberGuide® Fiber Management System is designed to protect and route fiber optic patch cords and multi-fiber cable assemblies between network elements and optical distribution frame areas. Available in multiple sizes from 2X2 to 4X24.
Power Distribution Panels 8
P ower Distribution Panels have been engineered from the ground up to properly protect and distribute power to valuable, revenue generating network equipment. Flexible configurations suit almost every network application and the platform sets a new standard for delivering the power and protection that service providers need. Power Distributions Panels meet the industry’s most stringent standards, including NEBS Level 3.
Ethernet Patch Panels 9
thernet Patch Panels are manufactured in 24-port (1RU) or 48-port (2RU) configurations to E provide high-density modular patching solutions for all high-density applications where space is limited. The LSA-PLUS® IDC technology provides a secure, reliable and gas-tight connection and allows for the wire to be terminated with either a KRONE® insertion tool or a 110 termination tool.
DS1 and DS3 Panels 10
T he DS1 and DS3 products are the next generation of fixed-circuit DSX panels. With product innovations like higher density, and a technician-friendly design, the DS1 and DS3 panels add value and confidence to networks. The panels are available in numerous configurations and sizes to meet individual needs and are economically priced to create an excellent return on investment.
Copper Cable 11
opper Cable solutions are designed to maximize network performance and system uptime C with integrated strain relievers that prevent cable from moving at the termination point. The unique manufacturing process compacts copper strands into a uniform circular shape, resulting in a patch cord with the flexibility of a stranded cord and the durability of a solid cord.
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