Optical Distribution Frames (ODF), also known as Patch Panels, act as mechanical splices, typically within a rack or wall mounted. ODFs are considered passive devices and are typically not powered. Many different connector types can be used in ODFs.
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Rack mounted ODFs can consume one or more rack units and have anywhere from 12 ports to 96 or more, typically in 12 port increments. Connector types can vary.
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Typically used in smaller installations at customer sites.
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Fiber optic cross connect cabinet is an outdoor optical equipment that is especially designed for outdoor optical nodes in access network.
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