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R&M simplifies Fibre-to-the-Home
rollouts for Middle East telecos
with new Polaris-box solution
R
&M, the globally active
developer and provider of
cabling systems for high-
quality network infrastructures,
has unveiled its new generation
of sturdy and flexible connection
boxes for fibre optic networks.
The Polaris-box 6 has been
designed to supply single and
multi-dwelling units, terraced
houses and comparable building
complexes with fibre optics and
R&M intends to engage with
Middle East telecom providers to
deploy the solution in their Fibre-
to-the-Home (FTTH) rollouts.
FTTH is a future-proof technology
and fast-growing method of
providing vastly higher bandwidth
to consumers and businesses,
enabling more robust video,
internet and voice services.
The Middle East boasts impressive
FTTH penetration, driven by
national broadband networks
initiatives, housing programmes
and mobile backhaul.
“R&M has been a key technology
partner in many of the largest
FTTH deployments in the region.
Our expertise in this area has
led to the development of the
Polaris-box which meets many
of the key requirements of these
undertakings,” stated Shibu Vahid,
Head of Technical Operations, R&M
Middle East, Turkey and Africa. “
“Its area of use ranges from the
building entry point on the facade
or in the basement through floor
distributors to power outlets in
offices and apartments. Network
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operators can set up both
point-to-point and point-to-
multipoint cabling with the
compact FO distributor.”
With a dust-tight and
waterproof housing and
lift-up lid, the Polaris-box
can accommodate up to
12 plug and up to 60 splice
connections. There is also
space for four FMTS 1TPU
splice trays or two 2TPU
splitter trays which can be
inserted and removed with
minimal effort.
During development,
R&M ensured that the
Polaris-box was suitable
for any outdoor use. The
housing itself fulfils the
requirements of protection class
IP67. An integrated housing
seal made by a two-component
injection moulding technique
makes sure that dangerous dust
and powerful jets of water cannot
penetrate the box. The solution’s
modular cable seal also fulfils
IP65 requirements.
“We have designed the solution
keeping in mind the challenges
associated with field installation
which is essential to FTTH projects.
With the Polaris-box, installation
teams can add individually
required connection modules
on site itself. Fibre routing and
configurations can be modified
and retrofitted at any time,”
explained Vahid.
“We have provided three outside
installation points with slotted
holes to facilitate the fast assembly
and exact positioning even on
sloping walls.”
The solution features knock-out
cable grommets on all four sides
and on its back, giving installers
more leeway when it comes to
positioning. For fast access during
maintenance, the lid can be
opened, removed at 45° or locked
at a position of 120° without tools.
R&M is convinced that the
unobtrusive design and light
synthetic material of the Polaris-
box will increase its acceptance
by householders. With a height of
just six centimetres and otherwise
compact dimensions, the Polaris-
box 6 can be positioned virtually
anywhere in a building.
The solution is now available
through R&M’s network of channel
partners in the Middle East. ¡
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