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ASCEND® Patch Cassettes

A12-PC-M1 - Ascend-12 Patch Cassette, Base-12, MPO

A12-PC-L4 - Ascend-12 Patch Cassette, Base-12, LC / PC, OM4

Ascend-8 Patch Cassette, Base-8, LC / PC, OM4

Ascend-8 Patch Cassette, Base-8, LC / UPC, SM

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Product Overview

ASCEND® Patch Cassettes can be used to interconnect MPO trunk assemblies, patch cords, or MPO fanouts, utilizing less rack space in order to improve network economics. These cassettes are offered in a range of configurations and are compatible with all standard ASCEND housings. This solution enables easy front and rear access to adapters for simplified cross connection in data center and enterprise applications.

Features

High-Density MPO and LC Patch Cassettes

Up to 6 MPO ports per cassette
Up to 6 LC ports (12 fibers) per cassette

Shuttered LC Adapters

Greener solution by eliminating adapter dust caps
Provide automatic laser eye safety
Easy fault detection when using a Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
Facilitate faster patching

Easy Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs)

Trays can slide and lock in position for simplified patching
Cassettes can be installed independently from front or rear of housing

Benefits

Maximize Fiber Density

Modular cassettes allow you to scale density as and when needed

Network Speeds from 10G to 400G and beyond

Cassettes can be used throughout multiple active equipment upgrades in order to futureproof your network
Facilitates upgrade path to parallel optic transmission

Fast, One-Person Installation

Secure installation with easy lock-and-release mechanism

Compatible with BASE-8 and BASE-12 ASCEND housings

Install in 4RU, 2RU, 1RU housings

Applications

Data Center
Campus
Central Office
Office Backbone

Specifications

Fiber Types	SM, MM
Fiber Counts Available	6 LC ports (12 fiber), 4 LC ports (8 fiber) 6 or 4 MPO ports
Adapter Types	LC Shuttered MPO
Cassette Material	ABS, 304 Steel
Cassette Color	Black
Cassette Dimensions (BASE-12)	Height: 12mm (0.5 inches) Width: 94mm (3.7 inches) Depth: 156mm (5.8 inches)
Package Dimensions	Height: 6mm (0.3 inches) Width: 127mm (5 inches) Depth: 183mm (7.2 inches)
Materials Compliant	RoHS, Reach/SVHC, UL 94V-0
Regional Availability	Global

Technical Drawings

Ordering Information

Category	Description	Part Number
Base-8	AFL ASCEND® Patch Cassette, 4 Port, MPO Base-8, Key Up/Down	A8-PC-M1
	AFL ASCEND® Patch Cassette, 8 Fiber, OM4, LC (Aqua)	A8-PC-L4
	AFL ASCEND® Patch Cassette, 8 Fiber, SM, LC (Blue)	A8-PC-LU
Base-12	AFL ASCEND® Patch Cassette, 6 Port, MPO Base-12, Key Up/Down	A12-PC-M1
	AFL ASCEND® Patch Cassette, 12 Fiber, OM4, LC (Aqua)	A12-PC-L4
	AFL ASCEND® Patch Cassette, 12 Fiber, SM, LC (Blue)	A12-PC-LU