Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for mounting a fiber-optic panel assembly to a cable conveyance. The panel assembly includes a bracket tray coupled to the conveyance and a panel body coupled to the bracket tray. A plurality of mounting attachments secure the panel assembly to the conveyance while maintaining a substantially perpendicular orientation of the panel assembly relative to the conveyance. The system supports multiple installation geometries, enabling the panel assembly to be mounted beneath or alongside the conveyance.

Abstract: A cable management system and method are disclosed for organizing cables at the interface of a panel. A panel assembly integrates the cable management device along the front edge of the panel so that cables routed from the panel remain supported during operation. The system includes a cable management device having a base structure attachable to a front edge of the panel, a set of mounting posts extending from the base structure, and a set of support beams. Each support beam including a receiver removably engaging a respective mounting post and a cable support for guiding cables.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a module. The module comprising a module housing and an array of Very Small Form Factor (VSFF) connectors extending from a front of the module housing. Each of the VSFF connectors comprises a connector housing having a port at a front end of the connector housing, and a set of optical connections positioned within the port. A trunk cable, comprising a set of optical fibers, extends from the rear of the module housing. Within the module housing, the trunk cable is attached to a fan out module, where the set of optical fibers are broken out into a set of ribbon fibers that are attached to the VSFF connectors.

Abstract: A cable distribution module comprises an unsealed module that includes a base, a cover, and one or more outdoor connectors. The cover is attachable to the base to define an interior of the unsealed module. The cover includes a trunk end cap having at least one hole configured to receive a trunk cable and extending into the interior of the unsealed module; The cover includes one or more breakout end caps oriented at an angle away from a normal of the base. Each breakout end cap includes one or more openings extending into the interior of the unsealed module. The outdoor connectors are supported in openings of the breakout end caps, and provide connection points for exterior cabling.

Abstract: A method organizes fibers. A plurality of fibers is received into a first assembly. An initial sequence of the plurality of fibers in the first assembly is obtained. A set of key combinations is identified from the initial sequence and a predetermined sequence. A second assembly is slid across the first assembly. The set of key combinations is actuated to move the plurality of fibers from the first assembly to the second assembly and order the plurality of fibers in the second assembly in the predetermined sequence.

Abstract: A surge protection device (SPD) for protecting electrical circuits from transient overvoltage events is disclosed. The surge protection device includes an SPD base comprising a set of terminals and a set of slots electrically coupled to the terminals, and an SPD module comprising a housing, a set of pins configured to engage the slots, and a printed circuit board (PCB) bus contained within the housing. The PCB bus includes a first suppression circuit path and a second suppression circuit path. A suppression component is coupled to the first suppression circuit path. A switch is configured to automatically reconfigure the SPD from the first suppression circuit path to the second suppression circuit path upon failure of the suppression component. The SPD module may include a user-operable switch or jumper configured to select between a fail-open mode and a fail-closed mode. Redundant surge protection modules may be connected through a dual SPD base.

Abstract: A hybrid enclosure embodies a hybrid power fiber enclosure. The hybrid enclosure includes a power distribution area, within the hybrid enclosure, configured to distribute one or more power cables. The hybrid enclosure further includes a fiber tray with a fiber access area configured to distribute one or more optical cables. The fiber tray, when in a closed position within the hybrid enclosure, prevents access to at least a portion of the power distribution area.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a module. The module includes a module housing and an array of Expanded Beam Optical (EBO) connectors extending from a front of the module housing. Each of the EBO connectors comprises a connector housing having a port at a front end of the connector housing, and a ferrule positioned within the port. a trunk cable extending from the rear of the housing. The trunk cable comprises a set of ribbon fibers that are broken out within the module housing and attached to the EBO connectors.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises an inline drop enclosure configured to contain a trunk cable spliced at a length into a plurality of drop cables. The inline drop enclosure comprises a housing configured to receive a trunk cable at both a first end and a second end. The housing comprises a cover and a base. A splice tray is removably positioned within the housing. A plurality of cable guides is configured to route the trunk cable and the plurality of drop cables within the drop enclosure.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, one or more examples relate to apparatuses and methods for deploying a cable. The apparatuses comprises a set of spools. Each spool includes a pair of flanges, and a cable hub positioned between them. The cable hub defines one or more module compartments configured to house modules. A cable is wound around the hub, with at least one module contained within the module compartments and connected to a first end of the cable.

Abstract: An apparatus that includes a module with a set of adapters positioned at its front, facilitating connections for external interfaces. A cable extends out through the front of the module. The cable contains a bundle of fibers internally connected to the set of adapters.

Abstract: An apparatus forms a module. The apparatus includes a housing configured to load the module through a front end of a panel. The apparatus includes a connector cluster. The apparatus includes a set of tabs corresponding to a set of securing members that secure the module to a panel.

Abstract: An apparatus forms a module. The apparatus includes a housing configured to load the module through a front end of a panel. The apparatus includes a connector cluster. The apparatus includes a set of tabs corresponding to a set of securing members that secure the module to a panel.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for installing trunk cables in a data center. A set of trunk cables, wound on a rotatable cable reel, is provided. The set of trunk cables comprises a first set of fiber modules connected to respective first ends of the set of trunk cables, wherein the first set of fiber modules are preloaded into the fiber panel removably secured to the cable reel. The cable reel is positioned a first connection point in the data center. A second set of fiber modules, connected to respective second ends of the set of trunk cables, is pulled from the cable reel to a second connection point. The fiber panel corotates with the cable reel during payout of the set of trunk cables. The fiber panel is then secured to data center equipment at the first connection point.

Abstract: A fiber pedestal comprises a base, a cover, and a distribution box. The base, the cover, and the distribution box structured to form first configuration and a second configuration. The first configuration has a first volume and corresponds to an unassembled state of the fiber pedestal. The second configuration has a second volume that is larger than the first volume and corresponds to an assembled state of the fiber pedestal.

Abstract: Aspect of the invention relate to apparatuses and methods for backup power systems. The apparatus comprises a communications enclosure. The communications enclosure comprises a generator module. The generator module comprises a generator and a rack mount.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a trunk connector array and a cross connect module. The trunk connector array comprises a plurality of trunk cable connectors. The cross-connect module houses a plurality of patch connectors, wherein the plurality of patch connectors terminate the plurality of trunk cable connectors.

Abstract: A splice cabinet includes a plurality of color-coded panels and a plurality of color-coded runways corresponding to the plurality of color-coded panels. A plurality of color-coded sleeves corresponding to the plurality of color-coded channels and comprising a plurality of optical fibers. The rack, the plurality of color-coded panels, the plurality of color-coded runways, and the plurality of color-coded sleeves are installed into a cabinet.

Abstract: A cable distribution module comprises an unsealed module that includes a base, a cover, and one or more outdoor connectors. The cover is attachable to the base to define an interior of the unsealed module. The cover includes a trunk end cap having at least one hole configured to receive a trunk cable and extending into the interior of the unsealed module; The cover includes one or more breakout end caps oriented at an angle away from a normal of the base. Each breakout end cap includes one or more openings extending into the interior of the unsealed module. The outdoor connectors are supported in openings of the breakout end caps, and provide connection points for exterior cabling.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises at least one input optical connector on a front of a module for a panel. Two or more output optical connectors are located on the front of the module of the panel. A slack storage cassette secures optical fibers between the at least one input optical connector and the two or more output optical connectors.