Why are Fiber LIUs (Fiber-Optic Patch Panel) need of passive networking?

Fiber Optic Patch Panel

Aligning the whole networking infrastructure with next-gen networking is the biggest need today. High-level networking equipment are essential to yield better outcomes for every business. For wired communication networks, AE Connect Fiber Patch Panel’s Light Interconnecting Units (LIUs) are used extensively for routing, terminating and managing optical cables. We can easily wall-mount or rack-mount all these Light-Interconnecting-Units for ease of use and it will definitely result in high-quality, consistent fiber management throughout the networking infrastructure.

For high-density Local Area Network or cross-connect patching, Optical Fiber Light Interconnecting Units are an ideal choice. Take your fiber patching to the next level with reliable, high-quality and user-friendly Optical Fiber Patch Panels offered by AE Connect. To make installation and troubleshooting of fiber optic connectivity faster, easier and more cost-effective, Optical Fiber LIUs are designed with innovative and advanced features. Our Fiber-Optic Patch Panel’s LIght Interconnecting Units (LIUs) facilitate in organizing fibers and make installation of Optical Fiber Cables (OFCs) easier.

Due to its outer part with anti-corrosive power coating and quality steel, Optical Fiber LIUs come in handy to fix and control the Optical Fiber Cables inside the box and also provide protection to them for their shelf-life. With wall-mounted and rack-mounted manufacturing varieties, Fiber LIUs enable communication between various system inputs and outputs related to lighting control by using central computing devices.

Fiber LIUs are also termed as Fiber Optic Interconnection Units and thus they reflect the purpose as enclosures and small basic cabinets to inter-connect, cross-connect or splice applications in LAN environments of a networking site. The number of fibers required is the basis to choose the appropriate kind of LIU for an application, whether it is rack-mounted or wall-mounted. Keeping LIU as a prominent accessory for its Passive Networking Solutions, AE Connect crafts Fiber LIU Unloaded Sliding-type. With a facility for Stop as well, the Sliding LIU has swift glide ball-bearing slide-rails for a seamless pull-out & push-in feature.

The compact and small design of the enclosure, easy fiber-expansion facility, operation-friendly front-door design and seamless tackling for splices and terminations, a sliding Fiber Unloaded LIU brings in high-quality fiber management throughout a network.

Compact size of Fiber LIUs from AE Connect makes it perfect for limited space enclosures. MS/Aluminum housing with 7 tank process powder coating makes its surface robust for protection purposes. Our Fiber LIUs are suitable for DIN-Rail and surface mount applications. There are various other features that are important for excellent networking such as a replaceable panel for SC/ST/LC/FC type couplers, allowing a maximum of 2-6 cables entry based on models, Patch or fusion splice field termination standard and Splice holder for pigtail splicing.

Loaded LIU from AE Connect comes with pigtail, adaptor and adaptor plate. Our Fiber Optic LIUs are suitable for industrial applications due to their compact and ruggedly designed case. Some of the most famous industrial applications are: Oil & Gas Industries, CCTV & Surveillance, Rail Signalling & Control Applications, Process Automation & Control Systems and Power Systems & Controls.

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Benefits of using Fiber LIUs from AE Connect :

1. Every change at one place

Make your networking infrastructure look well-organized. By using Fiber LIUs from AE Connect, connect various devices in different order easily at a single place.

2. All input ports at one place

The rack-mounted devices can be connected easily with the help of Fiber LIUs. A Fiber Optic Patch Panel allows grouping all the input ports and jacks into one location.

3. Save wear and tear expense

Wear and tear on input ports can be a big hurdle in seamless network transmission. Also, it is not a great sign for expensive networking equipment such as servers and switches. These problems can be easily avoided by using fiber optic patch panels.

Fixed Light Interconnecting Units

Features of Rack Mount LIUs

  • Perfect for interconnection between cables and optical equipment
  • Compact Enclosure
  • Best front door design for fiber expansion and easy operation
  • Manage splices and terminations
  • Adapter for maximum 24 ports LC/SC and 12 ports ST/FC terminations
  • Built-in rubber fiber slotted bracket
  • Flexible configuration & easy installation
  • Rubber plug

Sliding Light Interconnecting Units

Features of Rack Mount LIUs

  • Perfect for interconnection in cables distribution
  • Compact and small size to save more space
  • Excellent front door design
  • Manage splices and terminations
  • Adapter for maximum 24 ports LC/SC and 12 ports ST/FC terminations
  • Built-in rubber fiber slotted bracket and metal splice shelf for fiber protection
  • Flexible configuration & easy installation
  • Rubber plug for easiest cable entry

Features of Wall Mount LIUs

  • Strong housing with 1.5mm steel sheet
  • Slim mounting height 1 unit
  • With positive stop, ball-bearing slide rails
  • Easier to operate
  • For jumper management, front-mounted cable saddles
  • Splices and terminations manageable
  • In multiple configurations, preassembled shelves
  • To protect the fibers, clear plastic cover
  • Built-in 4 fiber saddles
  • Capability up to 3 meters of 900 μm tight-buffered fiber per adapter

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Fiber LIU solutions AE Connect offers:

Rack Mount Drawers:

1. AE-24FLIU

Fibre LIU drawer type is a rack mount unit for storing and terminating incoming fiber cable. Management rings within the system to accommodate excess fiber cordage behind the adapters and maintain fiber bend radius.
Rack Mount Drawer
  • Model : AE-24FLIU
  • Height : 1U (44.4mm)
  • Dimension(cm) : 43.5×29.5×4.7
  • Weight(Kg) : 3.5
  • Colour : Black
  • Material : Cold-roll steel
  • Type : Drawer

2. AE-24FLIU-ECO

Fibre LIU drawer type is a rack mount unit for storing and terminating incoming fiber cable. Management rings within the system to accommodate excess fiber cordage behind the adapters and maintain fiber bend radius.
Rack Mount Drawer 2
  • Model: AE-24FLIU-ECO
  • Height: 1U (44.4mm)
  • Weight(Kg): 3.5
  • Colour: Black
  • Material: Cold-roll steel
  • Type: Fixed

3. AE-ODF-48/96

AE-ODF-48/96 is mainly used as terminal equipment of fiber optical cable for optical fiber wiring, fixation, fusion and patching. Easy for management and operation.
Rack Mount Drawer 3
  • Model : AE-ODF-48/96
  • Standard size, light weight and reasonable structure
  • Splice tray inside changeable
  • Can be used in 19”, 23” standard distribution frame
  • Suitable for ribbon and single fiber
  • Various panel plate to fit different adapter interface 24C, 36C, 48C, 72C, 96C optional, with or without fiber optic pigtails and adapters

Outdoor Fiber Distribution

1. AE-FDB-8C-SC

The AE-FDB- 8C-SC provides 8 SC ports in a traditional two-layer design – a rear splice area for cable slack and splice protection, and a front interconnect area for SC ports.
Outdoor Fiber Distribution 1
  • Model : AE-FDB-8C-SC
  • Material: PC+ABS
  • Protection Grade: IP65
  • Install: Wall Mounting Type And Pole
  • Environment: Outdoor Or Indoor
  • Dimension : 210*205*55 mm
  • Sealing Method: With Key
  • Function: Waterproof
  • Capacity: 8 Core SC

2. AE-FDB-12C-SC

The AE-FDB-12C-SC provides 12 SC ports in a traditional two-layer design – a rear splice area for cable slack and splice protection, and a front interconnects area for SC ports.
Outdoor Fiber Distribution 2
  • Model : AE-FDB- 8C-SC
  • Material: PC+ABS
  • Protection Grade: IP65
  • Install: Wall Mounting Type And Pole
  • Environment: Outdoor Or Indoor
  • Dimension: 234x206x64 mm
  • Sealing Method: With Key
  • Function: Waterproof
  • Capacity: 12 Core SC

3. AE-FDB- 24C-SC

The AE-FDB-24C-SC provides 24 SC ports in a traditional two-layer design – a rear splice area for cable slack and splice protection, and a front interconnects area for SC ports.
Outdoor Fiber Distribution
  • Model : AE-FDB- 24C-SC
  • Material: PC+ABS
  • Protection Grade: IP65
  • Install: Wall Mounting Type And Pole
  • Environment: Outdoor Or Indoor
  • Dimension : 330 x225 x90 mm
  • Sealing Method: With Key
  • Function: Waterproof
  • Capacity: 24 Core SC

Fiber LIUs from AE Connect offers interconnect and cross-connect capabilities for terminating and splicing optic fiber cables, pigtails in fiber networking system. All our fiber LIUs are the perfect solutions for high-density LAN cross-connect and interconnect patching. Our Fiber Patch Panel’s LIUs are designed to accept adapter strips and splice trays, wireworks or distribution modules. Each side of our fiber LIUs has large grommet openings for safe horizontal cable routing. Fiber LIUs eclosure is supplied with an accessory pack that ears, cable ties and cable glands for cable management and a cable ID label for the installed fiber optic cables.

AE Connect focuses on providing high-quality products that are designed with years of extensive research along with customer feedback. We believe in 100% customer satisfaction rate with our Made In India passion that has driven results in favour of our networking partners from various industries. Our Fiber LIUs offer user-friendly features that take your patching experience to a higher level and are designed with innovative features that make installation and troubleshooting of fiber optic connectivity faster, easier and cost-effective. Take your routing, terminating and managing optical cables to the next level with AE Connect.

AE Connect is one of India’s leading manufacturers of high-quality Connectivity and Networking Products. We have been able to build our credibility over the last 15 years with our best-in-class high performing products. Our infrastructure is equipped with advanced machines and appliances to deliver the networking products of the customer’s choice.

We work as a Digital Transformation Partner for all our clients. Along with our smart networking and connectivity products, there are a few other benefits of partnering with AE Connect such as all our products are customized to work in Indian conditions, massive power budget & superior performance of products, and 3 years warranty & extended warranty support.

Our Networking Solutions Include:
– PoE+ Solutions
– Fiber Solutions
– Structure LAN Solutions
– Networking Rack Cabinets
– Networking Tools

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