R&M launches HD SCM street cabinet for high density fiber optic networks

DUBAI, UAE: Fiber optic cabling is the backbone of the high performance broadband networks being deployed by telecom and network operators across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

To help these organizations deploy ever increasing numbers of fiber optic connections at critical nodes and distribution points, R&M, the Swiss structured cabling specialist, unveiled its HD SCM street cabinet.

This new tray system can house up to 50 percent more fiber optic connections than a similarly sized box, and has been specifically designed for connecting, distributing and managing a large number of optic fibers in a tiny space.

Shibu Vahid, head of Technical Operations, R&M Middle East, Turkey & Africa, said: "Few people realize just how much the technological advancement in the MENA is depended on fiber optic cabling. High speed broadband internet, 4G LTE mobile networks and video surveillance and security are just a few examples of applications that require fiber deployments. As the need for these services explodes, telcos in the region are rapidly expanding their fiber networks. This means an unprecedented growth in the number of fiber connections and consequently, the need to better deploy and manage all these cables."

The HD SCM street cabinet can house as many as 1728 splice connections- a world record in this segment. Up to 120 conduits with fiber optic cables can be drawn into the distribution cabinet. These conduits are fixed in place with a single click in a newly developed strain relief device thus saving the use of cable ties and screw connections.

Attention was also paid to quick assembly and all components in the distributor platform can be mounted and retrofitted without the use of special tools. The splice area can be swiveled out like a collapsible table, allowing users to work all around on the trays, splices and fiber management.