Clearfield Debuts 'All Front' Access in Tie-Panel

March 1, 2012
Clearfield announced the CraftSmart Fiber Access Panel (FAP), a 1-RU tie-panel designed to ensure that fiber is appropriately consolidated, protected and distributed while delivering front and rear adapter access with a pull-out drawer format.The CraftSmart FAP is designed as a craft-friendly tie-panel providing access and integrated slack storage. It's a 1RU panel supporting up to 24 ports of connectivity. The “all-front” access design features a slide out drawer providing access for installation and maintenance of feeder and distribution patch cords or multi-fiber IFC or OSP assemblies. Integrated slack storage provides the proper route paths and protection.

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