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C I S C O C A B L I N G S O L U T I O N G U I D E

CABLExpress® manufactures high-performance optical connectivity products.

We’ve provided cabling infrastructure technologies worldwide for more than

three decades, beginning by o�ering used replacement parts for mainframes,

and continuing to expand our expertise into today’s data center systems.

We help our customers design cable infrastructures according to industry

speci�cations, providing structured cabling systems that are manageable and

will last through generations of hardware upgrades. This design allows for

maximum performance, conditioned space savings and increased ROI.

To achieve stringent loss budget speci�cations both today and in the future,

we provide product innovations like the Skinny-Trunk® Solution – our

comprehensive, industry-leading high-density trunking system that increases

�exibility and improves performance in data center cabling.

With over 30 years of experience, we know that cabling infrastructures are

subjected to rigorous usage. We test our products above and beyond industry

standards to ensure you maintain critical uptime in your data center, and

all CABLExpress brand cables are backed by a lifetime warranty. We have a

Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) on-site and

we’re corporate members of BICSI and AFCOM.

CABLExpress makes your network…work. Call us anytime to

�nd out the di�erence having an expert in your corner can

make for you.

Our Philosophy

Table of Contents

Table of ContentsSkinny-Trunk® Solution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3Cisco® & CABLExpress® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5Cisco Nexus 7010 Line Card Solution . . . . . . .6Cisco Nexus 7010 48-port Bill of Materials . . .7Cisco Nexus 7018 Line Card Solution . . . . . . .8Cisco Nexus 7018 48-port Bill of Materials . . .9Cisco Nexus 9500 Line Card Solution . . . . . . .10Cisco Nexus 9500 48-port Bill of Materials . . .11H-Series Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12H-Series Modules & Adapter Panels . . . . . . .13RSD Enclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Skinny-Trunk® Fiber Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Skinny -Trunk® Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Zero Rack Space Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Skinny-Trunk® Fiber Trunks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Skinny-Trunk® 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Cabinets & Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20One Click Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21CABLExpress® Quick Ship Program . . . . . . . .21

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Skinny-Trunk®

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Skinny-Trunk® SolutionDesigned with performance and manageability in all aspects of its product set, the Skinny-Trunk® Solution is the best way to ensure your equipment will achieve optimum performance. The Skinny-Trunk Solution provides a clear migration path to the next generations of hardware, thereby assuring a very high return on your investment. It also allows for �exibility and scalability with all your growth needs in the ever-changing data center environment, helping you save money on space, labor and cooling.

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Skinny-Trunk® Solution

Skinny-Trunk® Harness

H-Series Enclosure

Skinny-Trunk® Z-Mount


PerformanceDesigned to meet/exceed your loss budgets and have high repeatability, so they work the �rst and the 500th time you plug in.

Manageability/ScalabilityHigh-density yet easy to work with, featuring organized cable management and modular designs for easy swap outs.

FlexibilityOverall cabling decreases by 70%.

Time SavingsPlug and play technology.

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Ensures your equipment will achieve optimum performance.

Allows for �exibility and scalability with all your growth needs.

Save on space, labor and cooling.

Allows for �exibility and scalability with all your

Save on space, labor and cooling.


Performance

Cisco switches provide high-performance connectivity, but you need

proper cabling to e�ectively take advantage of it. With poor cabling, high-

performance, high-density switches won’t perform to their full potential and

even fail to transmit data. The CABLExpress Skinny-Trunk Solution provides

the muscle you need, without sacri�cing manageability or crucial space in

the data center. Designed to meet or exceed industry cabling standards and

dB loss budgets, you can have con�dence that your cabling infrastructure is

allowing your Cisco switches to perform to their fullest capabilities.

Return on Investment

Implementing the Skinny-Trunk Solution in your data center now will yield a

high return on investment because you won’t need to replace your cabling

infrastructure for future hardware upgrades. The Skinny-Trunk Solution will

help you migrate to 40 and even 100 gig speeds, without any of the “layer

one” issues that typically happen during hardware upgrades.

Cisco® and CABLExpress® The 10U H-Series Enclosure

Port Replication

Port Replication is a patching system that mirrors (duplicates) the active electronics in a passive environment. This reduces cable management issues, decreases opportunities for patching errors and reduces wear and tear on the active ports.

Our 10U enclosure (also available in vertical orientation) replicates Cisco chassis blades.

Replicate Your Cisco® Switch

Horizontal 10U


We Have Cabling Solutions For Every Cisco® Switch

Manage Your High Density Fiber Switches

The Skinny-Trunk Harness is all about time savings, performance and of

course, cable management. We have a pre-engineered stagger for almost

every switch blade on the market. Harnesses available with 8 or 12 �bers.

REDUCE IT!Don’t Manage Your Cabling

Cisco Nexus 7010 Line Card Solution


Cisco Nexus 7010 48-port Line Card - Bill of Materials

H-Series Enclosures


Our H-Series �ber enclosure solutions are available in both vertical and horizontal mounting con�gurations, allowing users to choose port orientation to mirror Cisco® high-density switches. Their condensed design can accommodate up to 576 duplex LC ports in one 10U enclosure, while addressing cable management issues that come with high-density designs. The 10U, 6U and 1U enclosures also use the same module footprint to maximize design �exibility. Plus, they all come standard with a lifetime warranty.

Also

Available In

1U with up to 48 duplex LC ports

Vertical 10U


Enclosure Max LC Duplex Port count

10U 576

6U 288

4U 144

1U 48


Horizontal 10U

High-Density Distribution


H-Series Modules & Adapter Panels

H-Series Modules & Adapter PanelsCheck out these standard features:

• Adapter panels and modules allow for easy future changes in hardware connections.

• Modules can easily be swapped out for new ones without disruption to the under�oor or overhead trunking.

• Universal module has interoperability between the 10U, 6U and 1U enclosures.

• Low loss components allow �exibility in �ber network design.

• Stable spring couplers minimize vibration.

• Molded, angled MTP® couplers allow for easy removal and insertion.

• Rugged design allows �ber to remain secure.

Full Density

MTP® Panel

Angled high-performance molded quad MTP® adapters.

High-performance ceramic LC stable spring couplers.

Half Density Mod


Our RSD Series 1U, 2U and 4U �ber enclosures provide high density, low dB loss connections. They’re ideal for structured cabling environments, open racks in telecom closets or any areas where the front acrylic glass protection is needed.

They support up to 96 �bers in 1U and 384 �bers in 4U, saving valuable space. Their modular design allows for multiple connector types within each enclosure, and the new LC and SC couplers utilize state-of-the-art spring stabilizing for minimal coupler movement. Their slide-out, tilt-down drawer provides easy access to modules. Plus, they come standard with a lifetime warranty. 2U with up to 96 duplex LC ports


Shown with adapter panels. Enclosures also accept modules.


RSD Enclosures


Skinny-Trunk® Fiber Jumpers

LC duplex uniboot connector

Mini LC duplex connector

LC duplex connector

Available in a variety of multi-mode and single-mode lengths and connector styles

Reliable, High PerformanceThe key to achieving maximum performance in a high-quality structured data center cabling system is through �ber jumpers. Our Skinny-Trunk® �ber jumpers meet and exceed the industry’s most stringent requirements for data center solutions, designed speci�cally for the mainframe and high-end SAN switching environments.

• Ideal for high-speed, mission-critical data center environments

• Available in a variety of multi-mode and single-mode lengths and connector styles

• Optimal uniboot construction, allowing easier plug-in and unplugging and robust strain relief

• Designed for high performance – rigorously tested for repeatability and loss

Eliminate Cable Management Issues

Skinny-Trunk® Harness


Our Skinny-Trunk® harness solves the problem of cable management in high-density �ber switches. Its revolutionary design eliminates cabling bulk, and staggers to �t your switch ports perfectly.

• Reduces bulk by over 60 percent

• Pre-engineered and customizable staggering provides neat and clean installation into your switches for optimum cable management

• Round �ber cordage on LC legs allows for maximum routing �exibility

• Far exceeds industry dB loss performance standards

• Comes in 6-to-1 and 4-to-1 plug-in factor from MTP® to LC saves valuable install time

Also

Available In

8-Fiber

Harness

Pre-engineered staggerfor exact �t!

8-Fiber Harness 16-Port Module


Zero Rack Space Products

Fits all racks and cabinets with industry standard spacing.

MTP®

Free up valuable rack space and minimize dB loss.

Ladder Rack EnclosureCan hold up to 192 LC duplex ports or 96 copper ports (or a combination of the two).

Z-MountTM Brackets/Ladder Rack EnclosureWhen you just don’t have rack space, the Z-MountTM bracket and/or Ladder Rack Enclosure are the solution.

The Z-MountTM bracket fits all racks and cabinets, regardless of manufacturer, with industry standard spacing.

• Unique design mounts bolt to the outside of rack, using no horizontal rack space and ensuring the maximum use of your conditioned space.

• Available in 4-, 8-, and 12-port MTP® (left and right) so you can distribute up to 144 �bers from just one Z-Mount. Also available in LC for Server Rack applications.

Skinny-Trunk® Ladder Rack Enclosure is the �rst copper and �ber enclosure speci�cally designed to mount directly to overhead conveyance.

• Stay in compliance with TIA-942 standards.

• Easy, one person mounting saves time and money on install.

• Accepts 16 modules or feed-through adapter panels.

Fiber trunks are a convenient and economic alternative to running multiple jumpers through your data center. Trunks o�er easy cable management as well as signi�cantly reduced �eld installation times. They’re easy to unplug, recoil, and reuse in the event of any moves, additions or changes.

• Ensure your equipment performs optimally

• Helps eliminate channel errors

•Extends lifetime of cabling infrastructure

Skinny-Trunk® Fiber Trunks


MTP® CONNECTORSAllow for modular pre-terminated �ber optic cabling.

UNIBOOT LC CONNECTORReduce cordage size by 50% without loss of performance.

FURCATION POINTRetains integral strength to the assembly.

Armored options available

Industry Best0.25 dB loss

UnsurpassedPerformance


Skinny-Trunk® 24

With 24 �bers in a single MTP® connector, the Skinny-Trunk® 24 o�ers cutting-edge, industry-leading condensed �ber optic technology. CABLExpress is one of the �rst manufacturers in the industry to o�er this leading-edge technology.

Our 24-�ber MTP® connector provides optimum performance with an industry-leading insertion loss rate. It creates a clear migration path to 40/100G speeds while still meeting the strict loss budgets of IEEE 802.3ba standard.

The 24-�ber connector will be used for future high speed data center connectivity.

All the bene�ts of the

standard Skinny-Trunk®

with even higher density

24-�ber MTP® 12-�ber MTP®

100G Ready

Industry Best0.35 dB loss

UnsurpassedPerformance

CabinetsWe o�er a wide variety of cabinets designed for high-density applications and side-to-side air�ow equipment. Our cabinets are available in multiple sizes and con�gurations, with numerous options for cable management. The cabinets are shipped fully assembled and capable of handling high-density switch, server and cable management requirements.

These cabinets can be used separately or ganged together to create a Main Distribution Area (MDA), the central point of the data center structured cabling system.

RacksYou can save �oor space and some money with our wide variety of easy-access rack options. Our CABLExpress® racks provide ample room for large cable bundles and come available with a number of cable management features. Our racks are perfect for use in the Equipment Distribution Areas (EDA) of the data center.

Cabinets & Racks


Cabinets For High-Density Distribution

Cable Management Fingers• Fingers come in 7 RMU sections • Finger openings align with RMUs for easy cable pathways• Finger sections are repositionable

Horizontal Trough• Route larger bundles from front to rear• Can be placed in any vertical location

Doors• Front mesh doors are reversible• Swing handle with keyed lock

Ba�e Kit• Intake/Exhaust Kits for side-to-side air�ow equipment• Directs cool air in and exhaust air out of side-to-side air �ow equipment

Cable Management Fingers Fingers come in 7 RMU sections

A Horizontal Trough Route larger bundles from front to rear

B Doors Front mesh doors are reversible

C

A

B

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D

Ba�e Kit Intake/Exhaust Kits for side-to-side

D

Limitless possibilities to the amount of cabinets you can gang

Opens from both sides


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• Skinny-Trunk® Products • Modules/Enclosures • Harnesses

Be an IT superhero, utilize the CABLExpress® Quick Ship program. The CABLExpress Quick Ship program expedites precision engineered, multi-�ber trunking and interconnect solutions to our customers overnight.

We understand that sometimes our customers might have an immediate need for in-stock �ber optic trunks and modules and that lead times can be a big issue. This program allows those customers to meet project deadlines without having to sacri�ce quality. With Quick Ship you can:

• Meet deadlines • Get connectivity the next day • Invest in an infrastructure that lasts

New customers can access the CABLExpress Quick Ship program by calling 1.800.913.9465 or emailing [email protected]. Current customers just need to contact their CABLExpress customer representative.

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