FDC ® HardwareProduct Family

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FDC Units, Housings, and Other Components .................................................................................................1• FDC Units ......................................................................................................................................................2• Connector Housings......................................................................................................................................4• Connector Panels and Modules.....................................................................................................................7• Coupler Products ........................................................................................................................................11• Splice Housings ..........................................................................................................................................12• Stubbed Housings.......................................................................................................................................14• Pigtailed and Stubbed Housings and Panels ...............................................................................................17Frames and Components................................................................................................................................18• Distribution Bays: Corning Cable Systems FDF and UDF.............................................................................19• Frame Components .....................................................................................................................................21FDC System Examples ....................................................................................................................................29FDC Product Family Part Number Index ........................................................................................................31

IntroductionCorning Cable Systems designed the original FDC®

product family to organize and manage high fibercount cross-connect and interconnect installations, pri-marily in rack-mount environments. For years, the FDCproduct family has been used in central office, head-end, and private network installations throughout thetelecommunications industry, allowing customers tohave a versatile, modular fiber management system.Known for its wide range of termination options, easeof installation, pre-connectorized housings, and varietyof equipment racks and rack components, the FDCproduct family has long been considered the pioneerproduct in Corning Cable Systems’ development ofexpertly designed distribution frames and interconnecthardware.

Today’s FDC® Product FamilyToday’s FDC product family incorporates design features that allow the product to better accommodate the changing requirementsand growing needs of today’s fiber optic networks. The FDC family of products includes three types of housings: connector housingsthat accommodate a wide range of termination options, splice housings that enable on-the-rack splicing, and FDC units that combine connector and splice housings in a single unit. The FDC product line also offers network bays, frame components, andaccessories, allowing a complete package tailored to the needs of your installation. By improving on the original design, yet retainingfeatures that will allow total compatibility with the old design, the FDC product family continues to set the standard for the future ofinterconnect hardware.

When you select Corning Cable Systems, you can be assured of our commitment to quality products as well as prompt, courteouscustomer service and expert technical support.

For all your fiber optic needs, please call Corning Cable Systems at 1-800-743-2675.

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FDC® UnitsDescriptionCorning Cable Systems’ product line of FDC units is a family ofhousings combined for the splicing and termination of fiberoptic cable. Designed to support both cross-connect and inter-connect architectures, FDC units can be used in a wiring centeras an interface to transmission equipment or in dedicated fiberframes where test access and reconfiguration are key require-ments.

FDC units combine the benefits of connector housings andsplice housings into single units. These units use standard FDCpanels and modules and are available in 24-, 72-, and 144-fibercapacities. FDC units are compact and modular, providing ample termination and splice storage capabilities.

To improve quality and reduce installation time of these FDCunits, Corning Cable Systems recommends factory-pigtailedconnector panels or modules. Both are available with a varietyof connector types and come complete with factory-installedand tested connectorized pigtails. These pigtailed units are idealfor use in FDC units to speed the termination of fiber cable and provide the consistent quality performance of factory-installedand polished connectors.

Features / Benefits• Available with panels or modules equipped with preconnec-

torized fiber pigtails

• Available with all common industry connectors

• Supports single-fiber fusion, mass fusion, and mechanicalsplices

• Mountable on standard 19-in (48 cm) or 23-in (58.5 cm)equipment rack or on wall

• Frontal projection of 4.25-in (10.8 cm) or flush-mounted inan equipment rack when flush-mount accessory kit is used

• Optional Universal Cable Clamp (FDC-UCC) for additional,enhanced cable strain-relief

• Removable hinged front and rear doors

• Front and rear door slide latches for easier access

• Flipcard for easier record keeping

• Larger routing guides for better jumper management

• More open design for easier connector access

• Improved slide mechanism on splice housings

FDC® Product Specifications: FDC Units, Housings, and Other Components

FDC-001 equipped with optional 6-fiber SC panels

ZA-1625

FDC-002 equipped with optional 6-fiber SC panels

ZA-1626

FDC-003 equipped with optional 6-fiber SC panels

ZA-2138

FDC-005 equipped with optional 6-fiber SC panels

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Ordering Information

FDC UnitsPart Dimensions (H x W x D) Shipping WeightNumber Description in (cm) lb (kg)

FDC-001 FDC Unit with capacity for (24) 6-in panels or modules and 26.5 x 17.0 x 11.0 42.0 (22) 0.2-in tall (Type 2R, 2S) splice trays (144-fiber capacity (66.7 x 43.2 x 27.9) (19.0)when used with 6-fiber panels)

FDC-001-F FDC Unit with capacity for (24) 6-in panels or modules and 26.5 x 17.0 x 11.0 42.0 (14) 0.4-in tall (Type 4R, 4S, 4A) splice trays (144-fiber capacity (66.7 x 43.2 x 27.9) (19.0)when used with 6-fiber panels)

FDC-002 FDC Unit with capacity for (12) 6-in panels or modules and 17.5 x 17.0 x 11.0 29.0 (22) 0.2-in tall (Type 2R, 2S) splice trays (144-fiber capacity (44.5 x 43.2 x 27.9) (13.2)when used with 6-fiber panels)

FDC-002-F FDC Unit with capacity for (12) 6-in panels or modules and 17.5 x 17.0 x 11.0 29.0 (14) 0.4-in tall (Type 4R, 4S, 4A) splice trays (144-fiber capacity (44.5 x 43.2 x 27.9) (13.2)when used with 6-fiber panels)

FDC-003 FDC Unit with capacity for (4) 6-in panels or modules and 8.75 x 17.0 x 11.0 17.0 (12) 0.2-in tall (Type 2R, 2S) splice trays (144-fiber capacity (22.2 x 43.2 x 27.9) (7.7)when used with 6-fiber panels)

FDC-003-F FDC Unit with capacity for (4) 6-in panels or modules and 8.75 x 17.0 x 11.0 17.0 (7) 0.4-in tall (Type 4R, 4S, 4A) splice trays (144-fiber capacity (22.2 x 43.2 x 27.9) (7.7)when used with 6-fiber panels)

FDC-005 FDC Unit with capacity for (4) 6-in panels or modules and 5.25 x 17.0 x 11.0 14.0 (2) 0.2-in tall (Type 2R, 2S) splice trays (144-fiber capacity (13.3 x 43.2 x 27.9) (6.4)when used with 6-fiber panels)

FDC-005-F FDC Unit with capacity for (4) 6-in panels or modules and 5.25 x 17.0 x 11.0 14.0(2) 0.4-in tall (Type 4R, 4S, 4A) splice trays (144-fiber capacity (13.3 x 43.2 x 27.9) (6.4)when used with 6-fiber panels)

Note: Connector panels, modules, splice trays, and other accessories must be ordered separately.

FDC® Units

FDC® Product Specifications: FDC Units, Housings, and Other Components

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Connector Housings

FDC® Product Specifications: FDC Units, Housings, and Other Components

DescriptionCorning Cable Systems’ Connector Housings provide intercon-nect or cross-connect capabilities between the outside plant(OSP), riser, or distribution cables and the opto-electronics.The connector housings can be rack-mounted in standard 19-in(48 cm) or 23-in (58.4 cm) equipment racks and are availablein a variety of fiber capacities.

Connector housings can be ordered with connector panels orpreterminated panels or modules for both multimode and sin-gle-mode applications. Labels are provided for documentationand units can be added as needed to construct a fiber distribu-tion frame for high fiber count applications.

Features / Benefits• Ideal for field-connectorization

• Suitable for loose tube, tight-buffered, and ribbon cables

• Frontal projection of 4.25-in (10.8 cm) or flush-mounted withan optional kit

• Single cabinet construction

• Smoke-tinted front door

• Accepts Corning Cable Systems FDC® connector panels,jumper storage modules, and connector modules

• Removable hinged front and rear doors

• Front and rear door slide latches for easier access

• Removable flipcard for easier record keeping

• Larger routing guides for better jumper management

• Open design for easier connector access

FDC-CMH-072 equipped with optional 6-fiber SC panels

ZA-1619

FDC-CMH-096 equipped with optional 8-fiber SC panels

ZA-1620

FDC® Product Specifications: FDC Units, Housings, and Other Components

Connector Housings

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Ordering Information

Connector Housings - EmptyPart Dimensions (H x W x D) Shipping WeightNumber Description in (cm) lb (kg)

FDC-CMH-024 FDC® connector housing; accepts (4) 6-in 5.25 x 17.0 x 11.0 14.0 panels, modules, or jumper storage modules (13.3 x 43.2 x 27.9) (6.3)

FDC-CMH-072* FDC connector housing; accepts (12) 6-in 8.75 x 17.0 x 11.0 15.0 panels, modules, or 24 jumper storage modules (22.2 x 43.2 x 27.9) (6.8)

FDC-CMH-096 FDC connector housing; accepts (12) 7.5-in 8.75 x 17.0 x 11.0 15.0 panels (FDC-CP8P) or modules (FDC-CP18) only (22.2 x 43.2 x 27.9) (6.8)

Note: The FDC-CMH-072 may be configured for 144 fibers using 12-fiber FDC panels with SC adapters.

Connector Housings - with AdaptersPart Number Description

FDC - CMH - 72 ■■ ■■ 72-fiber capacity FDC housing (FDC-CMH-072) with (12) 6-fiber panels equipped with specified adapter type

FDC - CMH - 96 ■■ ■■ 96-fiber capacity FDC housing (FDC-CMH-096) with (12) 8-fiber panels equipped with specified adapter type

FDC - CMH - E4 ■■ ■■ 144-fiber capacity FDC housing (FDC-CMH-072) with (12) 12-fiber panels (available with SC adapter types only)

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Select adapters.

ST® Compatible15 = ST compatible, ceramic insert, multimode,

composite housing15T = ST compatible, ceramic insert, multimode,

composite housing, threaded bulkhead mount19 = ST compatible, ceramic insert, single-mode,

composite housing19T = ST compatible, ceramic insert, single-mode,

composite housing, threaded bulkhead mount25 = ST compatible, composite insert, multimode,

composite housing25T = ST compatible, composite insert, multimode,

composite housing, threaded bulkhead mountFC11 = FC, phosphor bronze insert, multimode or single-mode,

metal housing21 = FC for Angled Polish Connectors (APC), phosphor bronze

insert, single-mode, metal housingD413 = D4, phosphor bronze insert, multimode or single-mode,

metal housingESCON Compatible27 = ESCON Compatible /ST Compatible, ceramic insert,

composite housing

SC38 = SC, phosphor bronze insert, single-mode3C = SC, ceramic insert, single-mode39 = SC, phosphor bronze insert, multimode56 = SC, composite insert, multimode6C = SC, for Angled Polish Connectors (APC),

ceramic insert, single-mode SC Duplex 57 = 568SC (SC duplex), phosphor bronze insert,

multimode, plastic housing59 = 568SC (SC duplex), ceramic insert, single-mode,

plastic housing91 = 568SC (SC duplex), composite insert, multimode,

plastic housing FDDI33- ■■ = FDDI/ST compatible, ceramic insert, composite

housing33P- ■■ = FDDI/ST compatible, composite insert, composite

housing ( ■■ = A, B, M, or S keying option)

3333 = FDDI Duplex-to-Duplex adaptersMT-RJ97 = MT-RJ multimode98 = MT-RJ single-modeSC-DC™

96 = SC-DC multimode99 = SC-DC single-mode

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