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Take Your Data Center Network to New Heights

Introducing ASCEND®, the High-Speed, High-Density, High-Performance Fiber Connectivity Platform for Data Centers

ASCEND

Scalable End-to-End Connectivity

Housings, Cassettes, and Cable Assemblies for every part of a growing data center network

Fast Network Speeds

Future-proof your network with a platform that supports migration from 40Gb/s to 400Gb/s and beyond

Quick Deployment Times

End-to-end plug-and-play options that simplify network design, installation, and testing

Housings

Whether supporting incremental growth or a full-scale deployment, our ASCEND housings support otimal fiber performance, in an easy-to-use, scalable platform.

ASCEND-1RU-12-RT - AFL ASCEND® Housing, 1RU, Base-12 Trays-2

1RU Housing

Up to 3 trays 
Up to 18 cassettes 
LC: 72 ports (144 fibers) 
MPO: 72 ports (864 fibers) 

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ASCEND-2RU-12-RT - AFL ASCEND® Housing, 1RU, Base-12 Trays

2RU Housing

Up to 6 trays 
Up to 36 cassettes 
LC: 144 ports (288 fibers) 
MPO: 144 ports (1728 fibers) 

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ASCEND-4RU-12-RT - AFL ASCEND® Housing, 1RU, Base-12 Trays

4RU Housing

Up to 12 trays 
Up to 72 cassettes 
LC: 288 ports (576 fibers) 
MPO: 288 ports (3456 fibers) 

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Wide range of modular connectivity options  

Compatible with MPO, patch, splice, tap, and conversion cassettes

Front and rear
loading cassettes

Easy access for faster installations and network upgrades 

Easy Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs)

Trays can slide and lock in position for simplified patching 

Front and Rear Cable Management

For efficient cable loading and patching

Customizable Labeling

Effective identification for network maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting 

Cassettes

A range of cassettes that supports modular growth across a variety of connectivity options.

A12-FC-M1-LU - Ascend-12 Fanout Cassette, Base-12,Pinned MPO - LC - PC, OM4

MPO Fanout

Base-8, Base-12, and Base-24 options available.

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A12-PC-LU - Ascend-12 Patch Cassette, Base-12, LC - UPC, SM

Patch

Options for LC and MPO patching.

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A12-SPC-LU-S - Ascend-12 Splice Cassette, 12 Single Slice LC-UPC, SM

Splice

Single fiber or ribbon fiber mass-fusion splicing.

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Conversion

An effective solution to transition from one Base platform to another.  

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Tap

Enable access points for monitoring live traffic signals in any fiber optic network. 

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The ASCEND platform is the perfect choice for businesses and organizations looking to maximize their white space data center investments.

See how the ASCEND can be used in the following applications:

The MDA to Server solution is a fast, flexible modular connectivity platform that ensures customers can grow their network at the scale and pace their business requires. 

The MDA to SAN solution enables you to achieve optimal network capabilities through high-capacity housings, easy-to-install cassettes, and high-performance assemblies.

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Pre-Terminated Solutions:

Customizable Assemblies
for a High-Performance
Network. 

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Cleaning and Consumables:

Install and Maintain
Networks to the
Highest Standards.

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AFL HS Reference Architecture Document - MDA to Server using ASCEND
MDA to Server using ASCEND Reference Architecture Document
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AFL HS Reference Architecture Document - MDA to SAN using ASCEND
MDA to SAN using ASCEND Reference Architecture Document
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ASCEND Platform Overview
ASCEND® Platform Overview
ASCEND® is a high-density end-to-end modular fiber connectivity platform that can easily adapt to your evolving data center infrastructure requirements.
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AFL HS ASCEND Ordering Guide
ASCEND Ordering Guide
The ASCEND® ordering guide features a short overview of housings, cassettes, and assemblies along with the ordering process and part number generator.
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