CommScope SYSTIMAX EHD User manual

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User Manual
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 2
Revision History........................................................................ 2
Trademark Information ................................................................... 2
Applicable Standards .................................................................... 2
Admonishments ........................................................................ 3
General Safety Precautions ................................................................ 3
1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION .................................................................. 3
1.1 General Description ............................................................... 3
1.2 Major Components ................................................................ 3
1.3 Specifications ................................................................... 5
2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION .............................................................. 5
3 UNPACKING A PANEL WITH A PRETERMINATED CABLE ............................................. 5
4 PANEL INSTALLATION ...................................................................13
(continued)
Content Page
26379-A
TECP-91-005
Rev E, October 2017 EHD
SYSTIMAX®Enhanced High Density (EHD) Panel
With Preterminated Cable

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4.1 Overview ...................................................................... 13
4.2 Tools and Hardware Needed ......................................................... 13
4.3 Mounting an Unloaded Panel ........................................................ 13
4.4 Grounding the Panel .............................................................. 16
5 GENERAL CABLE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................... 18
6 OPERATION .......................................................................... 19
6.1 Sliding Out Blade to First Position ..................................................... 19
6.2 Accessing Connectors on Back of Adapter Pack ............................................ 19
6.3 Closing Blade ................................................................... 20
6.4 Removing Blade from Front ......................................................... 21
6.5 Removing Fiber Cover ............................................................. 22
6.6 Re-Installing Fiber Cover ........................................................... 22
7 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ................................................................. 23
INTRODUCTION
This user manual describes the SYSTIMAX Enhanced High Density (EHD) Panel,
Included in this user manual are all procedures required in installing the SYSTIMAX
EHD Panel as well as operation procedures.
Revision History
Trademark Information
CommScope (logo), CommScope, SYSTIMAX, and Enhanced High Density Panel are
trademarks
.
Applicable Standards
UL 60950-1, 2nd Edition, 2007-03-27 (Information Technology Equipment - Safety -
Part 1: General Requirements
CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-07, 2nd Edition, 2007-03 (Information Technology Equipment
-Safety - Part 1: General Requirements)
ISSUE DATE REASON FOR CHANGE
1 9/2015 Original.
2 10/2015 Added minimum cable bend radius and maximum patch cord size.
3 3/2016 Added applicable standards and panel grounding instructions.
4 July 2016 Updated for front-access only design
E October 2017 Updated for product name change to SYSTIMAX.

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Admonishments
Important safety admonishments are used throughout this manual to warn of possible
hazards to persons or equipment. The admonishments — in the form of Dangers,
Warnings, and Cautions — must be followed at all times.
General Safety Precautions
1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.1 General Description
The SYSTIMAX Enhanced High Density (EHD) Panel is a pre-terminated fiber optic
connector panel intended for use in large data centers in a direct connect or
interconnect environment. The SYSTIMAX EHD Panel mounts in a 19-inch (48.26 cm)
equipment rack with a 3-inch or 5-inch channel. In each 1RU of rack space, a fully
loaded panel provides 144 LC terminations using duplex LC adapters.
The SYSTIMAX EHD Panel is designed for ease of installation and access. It is
available with either left- or right-side cable entry. The panel features sliding blades
(three per 1RU of rack space), providing full access to adapters and connectors. Each
blade can accommodate four adapter packs. The SYSTIMAX EHD Panel is available
with either a black or sky white baked enamel exterior.
1.2 Major Components
Figure 1 shows the main components of the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel. They are as
follows:
Danger: Danger is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will cause severe personal
injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Warning: Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe
personal injury, death, or substantial property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Caution: Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that will or can cause
minor personal injury or property damage if the hazard is not avoided.
Caution: When mounting equipment in the rack make sure mechanical loading is even
to avoid a hazardous condition, such as loading heavy equipment in the rack unevenly.
The rack should safely support the combined weight of all equipment it supports.
Caution: This equipment is to be installed only in Restricted Access Areas (dedicated
equipment rooms, equipment closets, etc.) in accordance with Articles 110-16, 110-17,
and 110-18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

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•Blade—holds adapter packs or cabled modules; slides out to two front access
positions and is removable from front. There are three blades per RU rack space.
Figure 1. SYSTIMAX EHD Panel Main Components (2RU Model Shown)
•Fiber Cover—holds down fibers on each blade to prevent them from being
inadvertently snagged or misrouted.
•Grounding Location—is where a two-hole lug and ground wire are attached to
connect panel ground PEM nuts to office ground. A two-hole lug is provided with
the product; the ground wire is not.
•Mounting Brackets—can be flipped around to provide either front- or rear-facing
mounting on a channel rack.
•Front Door—swings down to provide access to the interior of the panel. The door
features a double hinged design that allows users to open the door without
interfering with equipment below the panel on the same rack, or also to allow the
door to lay flat for easy access to the bottom blade.
•Designation Label—provides physical space for recording fiber designations.
•Duplex LC Adapter Pack—(shown for reference) mounts within the blade.
Product offerings for adapter packs include LC adapter packs in singlemode APC
or UPC style.
Note: In this figure, the 2RU panel is shown. Main components are analogous for
other RU sizes.
26380-A
DUPLEX LC
ADAPTER PACK
(SHOWN FOR
REFERENCE)
MOUNTING
BRACKET (2X)
BLADE (6X)
(FULLY REMOVED
FROM CHASSIS)
DESIGNATION LABEL
FRONT
DOOR
GROUNDING
LOCATION
FIBER
COVER (2X)

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1.3 Specifications
Table 1 lists specifications for the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel. Table 2 summarizes the
supported adapter packs and modules for the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel.
2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
1. Inspect the exterior of the shipping container(s) for evidence of rough handling
that may have damaged the components in the container.
2. Unpack each container while carefully checking the contents for damage and
verify with the packing slip.
3. If damage is found or parts are missing, file a claim with the commercial carrier
and notify CommScope Customer Service. Save the damaged cartons for
inspection by the carrier.
4. Refer to Topic 7 on Page 22 if you need to contact CommScope.
5. Save shipping containers for use if equipment requires shipment at a future date.
3 UNPACKING A PANEL WITH A PRETERMINATED CABLE
The pre-terminated panel is shipped with the panel mounted on top of a spool
containing the cable. The stub end of the cable is unwound to a splice vault or other
point of termination. To protect the panel and cable windings contained within the
upper cylinder of the shipping unit, It is critical to leave the foam packaging material
surrounding the panel in place until the unit has been transported to the final
installation location. Transporting the unit without the foam packaging in place may
result in damage to the panel and/or cable. To unpack and mount a fully loaded panel,
use the following procedure.
Table 1. SYSTIMAX EHD Panel Specifications
PARAMETER SPECIFICATION REMARKS
Operating conditions 14Fto +140F (10Cto +60C)
Humidity 10% to 95% RH No condensation
Storage conditions 40F to +158F (40C to
+70C)
Dimensions (2RU) D x W x H
(with mounting brackets) 19.64 in. (49.9 cm) D x 19.09 in.
(48.5 cm) W x 3.5 in. (6.04 cm) H Width without mounting brack-
ets: 17.27 in. (43.9 cm)
Weight per 2RU 23.4 lbs. (1.06 Kg)
Table 2. SYSTIMAX EHD Panel Supported Adapter Packs and Modules
DESCRIPTION
FRONT
CONNECTOR
TYPE
FRONT
PORT
COUNT
REAR CONNECTOR
TYPE
REAR
PORT
COUNT
FIBER
CONFIGURATION
LC Adapter Pack LC 24 LC 24 NA

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1. Cut off the external plastic as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Cutting Off External Plastic
2. Cut off the cardboard wrap on the cable spool as shown in.Figure 3.
Figure 3. Cutting Off Cardboard Wrap on Cable Spool
Note: Use caution when unpacking and installing the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel.
Avoid twisting cable and do not violate cable minimum bend radius.
Note: Use caution when removing packaging materials. Sharp utensils can
damage fiber optic cable.

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3. Remove the four carousel locking screws shown in Figure 4 to unlock the
carousel, allowing the spool to rotate freely,
Figure 4. Carousel Locking Screws and Cable Stub
4. Pay out the cable stub as indicated by the red arrow in Figure 4, pulling cable end
to termination location.
5. Remove the four wing nuts shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Removing Wing Nuts
25873-A
CABLE STUB
CAROUSEL LOCKING
SCREWS (4X)
25874-A
REMOVE WING
NUTS (4X)

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6. Lift off the top cover to expose the panel packaging as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6. Lifting Off Top Cover

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7. Remove the outer rim as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7. Lifting Off Outer Rim
8. Remove and unpack the accessories contained in shipment carton shown on top
of the packaging foam in Figure 8.

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Figure 8. Shipment Carton Containing Accessories
9. Remove and unpack the plastic wrapper containing the SYSTIMAX EHD Panel,
as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9. SYSTIMAX EHD Panel in Plastic Wrapper