Product Description
Wirewerks Next Step 1RU Rack Mount - 144 Fibers
The NextSTEP™ 1U High-Density Patch Panel is a major sub-system within the overall NextSTEP
Technology™ solution, bringing new levels of flexibility, functionality and accessibility to high-
density fiber management systems. The NextSTEP 1U Panel’s modular design and building block
configuration approach make it suitable for virtually any passive optical network application
regardless of network size, network topology, installation environment, fiber type, or fiber
termination methodology.
The NextSTEP 1U Panel features an industry-first ‘stepped’ shelf design with the capacity to house
up to twelve NextSTEP modules in any combination in any shelf position. The panel offers complete
front and rear-panel access, and the stepped positioning of modules allows for easy physical and
visual access to any individual cassette or splice tray module without disrupting other modules
co-resident in the same panel. NextSTEP modules slide easily into any of the twelve stepped shelf
positions within the chassis without the need for specialized tools, making initial deployment,
subsequent MACs, and repair/restoral activities simple, fast and cost-effective.
The NextSTEP 1U Patch Panel is available in three versions:
- The Standard version (NS-PP-W1U1) ships complete with front and back panecovers, installation hardware and Wirewerks’ industry-exclusive CableTree™ magnetic cable management sub-system.
- The Light version (NS-PP-W1U2) ships with installation hardware and the CableTree cable management sub-system; front and back panel covers are not included.
- The Lean version (NS-PP-W1U1L) is ideal for patching applications and ships with installation hardware; covers and cable management accessories are not included.
The NextSTEP 1U Patch Panel’s modular design and building block configuration mean that each
version may be quickly and easily field-upgraded - extending operational lifespan, reducing spares
inventories, and increasing ROI.
Any of the six types of NextSTEP modules may be installed in any of the 1U panel’s twelve shelf
positions in any mix-and-match combination. Fiber counts in 1RU for typical configurations would
include up to 144F using LC Patch modules; up to 288F using Splice Tray modules; and up to 1,152F
using MPO Adapter Strip modules.
Features and Benefits:
- Stepped shelf design improves visual and physical access to modules and fiber management features
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High-density fiber counts save space and reduce costs:- Up to 144F with LC Patch modules- Up to 288F with Splice Tray modules (ribbon or single fiber)- Up to 1,152F with MPO Adapter Strip modules
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Full support for all fiber installation and termination methods:- Pre-terminated/Plug & Play (MPO Cassettes or MPO Adapter Strips)- Field-terminated Connector (Patch module)- Pigtails fusion splicing (Patch Module)- Ribbon fusion splicing (Splice Tray/Patch Module)- Splice Bay (Splice Tray module)- C/D-WDM Modules
- Complete front and back panel access to any/all modules in the panel
- Slide-in modules; no specialized tools required
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CableTree magnetic cable management sub-system for strain-free customized cable routingand management
- Labeling space for easy, accurate port identification
- Complete installation hardware and Instruction Manual
Applications
- Entrance Facility
- Telecommunications Room
- Equipment Room
- Consolidation Point
- Central Office
- Cellular Tower Base Station
| Manufacturer P/N | Description |
| NS-PP-W1U1 |
NextSTEP™ 1U/144F ‘Standard’ Rack Mount Patch Panel
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| NS-PP-W1U2 | NextSTEP™ 1U/144F ‘Light’ Patch Panel |
| NS-PP-W1U1L | NextSTEP™ 1U/144F ‘Lean’ Patch Panel |
