From the core to the edge, your network is adding connected devices and new smart-building services all the time. The opportunities and efficiencies they offer speak for themselves—but, as they spread to locations both indoors and out, you’re probably feeling the crunch caused by not having enough network access where it’s needed.
CommScope solves these challenges with a complete range of powered fiber solutions designed for just the kind of high-demand powered devices that power smart networks in healthcare, hospitality, education, transportation and government environments, among others.
One cable run. Infinite possibilities.
The powered fiber cabling solution combines high-performance, low-latency fiber-optic data connectivity with a copper low-voltage dc power connection. This enables the connection of any number of powered remote devices without the need for new conduit, bulky extra cable runs or expensive electricians. With the powered fiber cable solution, your network gains access to a vast and growing ecosystem of applications, including:
- Optical LAN
- Emergency Phones
- HD security cameras
- Digital signage
- Wi-Fi access points
- Small cells
- Or virtually any low-voltage dc powered device
Application overview
- Complete power and data solution platform for IP devices
- Low-voltage power provided by centralized source/backup UPS
- One power supply can drive up to 32 devices simultaneously
- Extends PoE distance up to three kilometers (at 15 watts)
- Low-cost installation and setup
- Supports passive optical network (PON) applications
- Ideally suited to campus environments, airports, parking areas, stadiums, small cell base stations, fiber to the room and more
The CommScope powered fiber cable system is a hybrid fiber/copper system that installs like a “long extension cord” and is composed of the following system elements:
PoE extender
- dc/dc conversion electronics
- Simplifies electrical engineering calculations by converting the received voltage to the correct dc voltage level for PoE output (48 VDC)
- SELV and NEC Class 2 compliant
- IP68 sealing—Enclosures are designed for outdoor installations with protection from moisture and the environment
- Houses electronics, power termination, fiber management, and cable termination
- Unobtrusive installation
- 60W 2-port variant enables 2 PoE or PoE+ devices to be connected via one hybrid cable
Surface Mount Box
- Supports structured cabling labeling and administration
- Protects your powered fiber cable and connections
- Provides a clean end point to terminate new indoor plenum powered fiber cables
- Supports multigig Wi-Fi access points
- Supports new and existing powered fiber cables
Power and fiber distribution elements
Power Express power distribution chassis
- 1 rack unit height, 19-in or 26-in standard rack mount
- Up to four (4) distribution modules per chassis, each with eight (8) dc output channels
- Each output capable of providing 100-watt dc power Slimline Power System rectifier chassis
- 1 rack unit height, 19-in or 26-in standard rack mount
- Up to three (3) rectifier modules per chassis, each providing up to 1600-watt dc power
Products
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Powered fiber cable system overview
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Powered Fiber
The Fact File
Understand how Powered Fiber has become a key technology in the deployment of enterprise and campus networks around the world.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
The Fact File
From Wi-Fi access points and IoT to in-building wireless, PoE's capabilities are quickly growing. Get the trusted insight you need to take advantage.
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Brochure: Powered Fiber Cable System
CommScope’s powered fiber cable system simplifies the addition of new small cells, Wi-Fi access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones and other devices.
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Powered Fiber Calculator
This tool calculates the maximum length of powered fiber cable that can be supported by a user-specified CommScope PoE/Power Extender system.
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Application Note: Powered fiber cable system technical overview
This technical overview details the CommScope powered fiber solution - from features and benefits, to applications and more.
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PFCS Master Format Template
The intent of this document is to aid in completing the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Master Format template for a CommScope telecommunication powered fiber cabling system.
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Case Study: The University of Tennessee finds a powerful network partner in CommScope
The University of Tennessee chose CommScope's Powered Fiber to keep staff and students constantly connected.
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Application Note: Powered Fiber Cable System Wi-Fi Access Point
Our powered fiber cable system provides a complete “rack to device” solution for powering and communicating with a variety of remote network devices.
