CommScope SYSTIMAX 360 760150144 User manual

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SYSTIMAX 360™FTP Evolve Panel Instructions
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General
The SYSTIMAX 360™ Evolve modular foiled twisted pair (FTP) patch panel is a highly flexible 24- or 48-port,
front or rear accessible patch panel assembly. The panel is available in a straight or angled version. When
properly grounded and installed with HGS620 outlets, modular patch cords, and cables, it is an integral part of an
FTP connectivity system. The panel mounts in a standard 19-inch (483 mm) equipment rack with universal hole
spacing and incorporates lugs for panel grounding.
Ordering information is listed below:
Material ID Description
760150144 FTP Evolve 24-port flat panel
760151498 FTP Evolve 48-port flat panel
760151290 FTP Evolve 24-port angled panel
760151746 FTP Evolve 48-port angled panel
The FTP Evolve panel is available iPatch®ready. For instructions on using the panel in an iPatch application,
see 860513491 iPatch®Ready Upgrade Module for SYSTIMAX 360 Panels.
SYSTIMAX 360™FTP Evolve 48-Port Flat Panel and 48-Port Angled Panel
How to Contact Us
•To find out more about CommScope® products, visit us on the web at http://www.commscope.com/
•For technical assistance:
- Within the United States, contact your local account representative or technical support at
1-800-344-0223. Outside the United States, contact your local account representative or
Authorized Business Partner.
- Within the United States, report any missing/damaged parts or any other issues to
CommScope Customer Claims at 1-866-539-2795. Outside the United States, contact your
local account representative or Authorized Business Partner.

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Tools Required
•Phillips head screwdriver
•Cable jacket scoring tool
•D-914 punch tool with M110 blade
Parts List
Verify parts against parts list below:
Quantity
Description24-Port Flat
Panel 48-Port Flat Panel 24-Port Angled Panel 48-Port Angled Panel
1 ―――24-port flat panel
―1 ――48-port flat panel
――1 ―24-port angled panel
―――1 48-port angled panel
1 1 ――Front cover (1U or 2U)
――1 1 Center cover (1U or 2U) angled panel
――2 2 Side covers for angled panel (1U or 2U)
right or left
4 4 4 4 P12-24 x ½” mounting screws
1 2 1 2 Adhesive label (5 per strip)
1
2
1
2
Cable management bar
4 8 4 8 Cable management troughs
4 8 4 8 Hook-and-loop straps
2 4 2 4 Hex nut with lock washer
1 1 1 1 Instruction sheet
Step 1 – Mount Panel to Rack
Side cover
Side cover
Angled panel
Center cover
12-24 screws
(4 places)
Rack
Flat panel
Cover 12-24 screws
(4 places)
1. Mount panel to rack using the four 12-24 mounting screws provided. After securing panel to rack, snap the
Evolve cover(s) onto the front of the panel.
Note: Verify the SYSTIMAX name is upright on flat panel cover and on angled panel center cover before
snapping in place. These two covers can be installed upside down. Side covers on angled panel are
interchangeable and are not side specific.

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Step 2 –Assemble and Install Rear Cable Manager
1. Attach the four cable troughs onto bar as shown and insert four hook-and-loop straps into slots in cable
troughs.
Cable bar
Mounting slot
2. Attach cable bar to rear of panel as shown. For 48-port panels, two cable bars are provided.

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Step 3 – Populate Panel with Outlets and Connect Ground
Hex nut with lock washer
Cables
Outlets
Grounding lug
1. Connect cables to outlets per instructions provided with the individual outlets.
2. Populate panel with outlets and route cabling as shown. Secure cables using the hook-and-loop straps
provided.
3. Use one of two grounding lug connections provided on rear of panel and hex nut with lock washer to ground
the panel per approved local practices. Tighten hex nut from 10 to 13-in-lbs (1.1 to 1.5 Nm).
Step 4 – Install Bezel Labels
Label
Label retainer area
1. Peel backing paper from a label and place in the label retainer area as shown. Carefully apply one end of
the label on the retainer and work it onto the retainer surface. Labels can be written on prior to being
removed from the backing or after they have been applied to the bezels.

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Step 5 – To Remove an Outlet from Panel
Locking tabs
Flat-blade
screwdriver
1. Insert a small, flat-blade screwdriver or other small, blunt-end tool in between locking tab and side of outlet
as shown to release it. Disengaging one tab will release outlet.
Note: Insertion of tool should release the tab, but if not, pivot tool slightly until tab releases. Locking tabs for
two outlets are adjacent to each other. Inserting a tool in space between tabs will not release either tab.
2. Remove outlet from rear of panel.
Step 6 – Removing Covers from Panel
1. When removing either the flat or angled panel side cover(s), grip cover on the top and bottom at the outside
edge where shown by arrows and pull forward. As cover tabs release, position fingers close to tabs to apply
further pulling force.
2. For angled panel only, remove both side covers from panel before removing center cover.