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Leader Optec were early adopters of MPO technology , investing in training and equipment to enable in house termination for the multi fibre connector during 2011 , and launching initial products in 2012 . Further development and refinement saw us move to offering the market leading MTP connector from US Conec from 2013 .
In addition to offering UK manufactured trunk cables and harness assemblies , Leader Optec developed a range of metal cassette and chassis products to handle the transition from MTP to LC and other single fibre connectors .
With the increasing use of MTP products and preterminated solutions in the data centre environment , and in the market in general , our mission is to be recognised as the leading provider of MTP solutions in Europe . To that end , we ’ ve recently designed a new 19in PPS cassette and chassis system that will be offered under our Lite Linke brand .
The Lite Linke MTP Solution is a premium grade , exceptionally high-density 19in cassette and chassis system . It operates on similar lines to conventional networks , in that it has a trunk cable , patch panels at each end and jumper cables patching to the operating hardware . What differentiates the Lite Linke MTP Solution is that it provides a more efficient , condensed method – a tool-less and pluggable high-density population fibre optic network , without the need for expensive on-site splicing , which therefore reduces installation time .
Centred on its sleek injection moulded 24 fibre cassette , the Lite Linke MTP Solution presents up to 144f in a 1U and up to 480f in a 3U space . The modular design offers the versatility to present a single 12f link trunk up to 12x 12f links on a 1U , and up to a maximum of 40x 12f link trunks on a 3U system . It allows for a ‘ buy and build ’ approach as the network grows without demanding more valuable U space within a cabinet .
Cassettes
• The ½U cassette is of a tough durable PPS construction and fitted with 12x flush mount LC duplex adapters to the front and 2x MTP adapters to the rear
• The low loss , laser-safe LC duplex adapters are colour coded for ease of fibre type
• Recognition – aqua for OM4 and blue for single-mode
• The sealed cassette contains premium grade fan-outs ; either 2x 12f or 1x 24f LC to
• MTP Elite on OM4 or single-mode fibre , depending on customer requirement .
On the front of each cassette are two sliding pull tabs that are used to aid removal from the chassis . The pull tabs recess into the cassette for tidy storage . Each cassette is fitted with 4x spring-loaded ball bearings that locate inside the chassis with an audible click on correct fitting .
In addition to our products we believe that the principles that characterise our business make that mission achievable . These principles are :
Quality We supply the best quality solution at a price that offers value for money . Lite Linke MTP solutions use only US Conec ’ s highest grade ( Elite ) components , and our technicians and engineers are trained by them . We also work with state-of-theart equipment recommended by US Conec including Daisi-MT interferometers , Domaille polishers and Optek System ’ s laser cleaver .
Innovation We bring together the skills of designers and engineers in addressing industry challenges , and constantly innovate by looking at new materials and ways of working to offer the best solutions for our customers .
Service Our products are customised . Whatever length , grade or colour of cable a customer needs , and whatever connector option is required , we will supply the material to those exact specifications . In addition , we can fulfil an order in superfast time . We pride ourselves on short lead times meaning that our customers will receive their order within days , not weeks .
Integrity We are approachable , reliable people who enjoy our work and take pride in delivering consistently high standards for our customers .
Lite Linke brings together :
• Best in class components
• Innovative design and bespoke solutions
• A highly skilled and motivated workforce
• The best turnaround times in the industry
Key features :
• Hyper high-density – can be scaled up to 144f in 1U and 480f in 3U
• Virtually tool-less – only a screw-driver required for cage bolt fitting
• Cassettes held into chassis via spring-ball ‘ push and click ’ fittings
• Laser safety shutters fitted to all LC adapters to prevent eye damage
• Uni-boot patch cords reduce the cable space required by 50 % www . networkseuropemagazine . com