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The Industry s Most Comprehensive Optical Raceway System FiberGuide is the optical raceway system that revolutionized the protection and routing of fiber. The preferred choice in central offices, data centers and mobile switching centers, FiberGuide offers increased flexibility and reduced installation time while maintaining the proper bend radius. And because FiberGuide is the most complete raceway system available, it can be easily customized and designed for your facility s unique needs with the assistance of the most extensive suite of tools and support in the market. Features and Benefits: Maximum Flexibility With a legacy spanning more than two decades, FiberGuide has the most extensive portfolio serving the needs of a diverse customer base inclusive of national carriers, data centers, MSOs, colocation facilities and small independent telecommunication providers. FiberGuide features over 75 fittings, 38 support structures, multiple drop options, adjustable bends and expandable straight sections. The options are almost limitless! Unrivaled Aesthetics We know that our customers take great pride in their network operation centers. CommScope invests in high quality resins and world-class manufacturing processes that deliver an impeccable finish and color that is maintained throughout the product lifetime. 2
Protecting Every Connection FiberGuide has been designed and engineered to ensure that every component, fitting, exit or kit provides optimum fiber protection and maintains a minimum two inch bend radius throughout the system. This pledge comes from years of work closely with customers and installers to create solutions that withstand any network challenge while providing the layout flexibility unique needs required by each facility. Fast Installation Simple designs such as the Snap-Fit junctions and pioneering concepts such as the Express Exit have raised the industry standards, delivering on the promise of tool-less installation. New innovations such as FlexExit allows customers to achieve precise drops into a frame while using existing raceway with minimum changes. The system s durability and robustness make fewer supports and brackets required throughout. Design Smart Tool Suite No matter how large or small the project consultants, engineers and installers can benefit from the suite of design tools available for FiberGuide. Building Information Modeling (BIM) objects, AutoCAD models, 2D and 3D Visio Stencils and a layout Configurator and Bill of Material (C-BOM) generator are available for download online, to support any project. 3
FiberGuide provides true value to your network: How can I reduce total costs in my network? Requirements for installing fiber cable can drive up total cost of network deployments. Leveraging FiberGuide, you can add network capacity faster and more efficiently resulting in lower labor and material costs and higher profits. How can I grow revenue over my network? Well managed fiber pathways have the capability to organize your equipment without laying additional fiber miles. FiberGuide helps route, access and expand the use of your fiber plant and grow revenue. How can I ready my network for the capacity crunch? FiberGuide is designed to support growth and flexibility in the network. Easily scale capacity and route new cables as you add equipment, bringing service when and where your users need it. 4
Available in a variety of sizes 2x2 Ideal for smaller installations or for vertical routing of a maximum of four hundred 2 mm fiber optic patch cords. 4x6 Features the same benefits of the 4-inch system and a maximum trough capacity of 2,400, 2 mm patch cords. 2x6 Designed for height restricted environments, this robust system provides the same support and system flexibility of the traditional 4-inch-high system while saving 2 inches of overhead space. 4x12 The 12-inch-wide trough has a maximum capacity to support nearly 5,000, 2 mm patch cords. Perfect for runs over fiber frame lineups and perimeter routes. 4x4 It has been engineered to allow straight sections to be self-supporting over a span of up to 6 feet. 4x24 The 4x24-inch system is the ultimate raceway solution to securely route and protect patch cords over high-density optical distribution frames. Easily Customized to Your Facilities Unique Needs. because FiberGuide is the most complete raceway system available, it can be easily customized and designed for your facilities unique needs with the assistance of the most extensive suite of tools and support in the market. 5
Fiberguide Design Smart Tool Suite Any Application. One Comprehensive Tool Suite Whether you are an experienced or first time FiberGuide user, if you have a complex or a small project to design, CommScope s design smart suite has the right digital tools for you. The tool suite is comprised of BIM (Building Information Modeling) objects, AutoCAD models, Visio stencils, configuration and BOM generation tool. By using these tools users not only reduce the time spent during the design and configuration process, but increase the reliability of your final output. With the large number of options available in FiberGuide, enabling users to make the right selection choices is paramount. Building information modeling and AutoCAD The Most Advanced Design Tools Building Information Modeling (BIM) objects are becoming the choice of architectural and engineering firms and organizations who look to increase profitability and reduce completion time of projects. To ensure that CommScope customers leverage the benefits of intelligent building design, CommScope has partnered with Autodesk and released more than 200 models and 70 FiberGuide objects. And for network designers using AutoCAD, CommScope provides access to a number of drawings to support these layouts and designs. BIM Benefits: Objects include both physical dimensions and metadata (weight, support, etc) that aid in the design and selection of the optimum components for the entire system Automation of compatibility and error checks means easier, faster and accurate designs, specifications and technical validations 6
Visio Stencils, 2D and 3D Design tools for every-day use Readily available and simple to use, Microsoft Visio is a popular platform used for many raceway layouts and designs. CommScope has a complete library of FiberGuide Visio Stencils ideal for raceway configuration when basic floor layout and equipment information is available. FiberGuide Visio stencils will aid users in visualizing and selecting the appropriate components and quantities. Benefits: Easy to use and ideal for less complex projects Visio stencils provide better visualization, aid the installation process and are great for customer presentations Configurator & BOM (C-BOM) Generator We simplified it for you! With more than 1500 parts, CommScope is focused on building the most comprehensive raceway product portfolio providing customers with maximum design flexibility. The CommScope Configurator and BOM (C-BOM) generator is a versatile application built specifically to simplify the FiberGuide part selection process. The tool was built with direct customer feedback and perfected during extensive usability testing. The C-BOM is available via registration on commscope.com which ensures that all users are notified of updates and changes. Features and Benefits: One page, exportable BOM Design assistance Intuitive navigation with Home button function Embedded images and references Recommended junctions and supports System Specifications 7
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