The Future Access Fiber Distribution Hub (FDH-700) is designed to provide a local convergence point in the Outside Plant environment, housing optical splitters that link feeder cables from the CO to distribution cables serving customer premises. Its compact size and modular-based platform aid in installation efficiency, while keeping initial deployment costs down. This modular approach allows a service provider to incrementally grow the FDH as their take rate increases. Distribution modules are available in 72-port configurations, providing the option of incrementally populating the FDH at the onset of deployment. This results in immediate cost savings to the service provider since distribution and splitter modules can be installed as paying customers take the offered services.

The ruggedly constructed enclosure features a unique, patent-pending, dual entry door system, providing unobstructed front and side access to the inside of the enclosure without additional movement. A Telcordia GR-3125 compliant design and powder coated 1/8" Aluminum construction guarantee durability and reliability, even in the harshest environmental conditions.

Intuitive fiber management is a key element of the Future Access FDH. The routing scheme minimizes training requirements, and allows for the initial deployment (and any unforeseen repositioning of previously deployed fibers) to be executed with the efficiency.

Each Future Access FDH features a self-locking internal swinging frame, which houses the distribution field and provides management of all jumper cordage installed into the FDH. In conjunction with the dual-door enclosure, this aids in providing unobstructed rear connector access for future maintenance requirements. Central to the functionality of the Future Access FDH is the splitter module. This splitter module is universal to all Future Access Fiber Distribution Hubs, resulting in shorter lead times and less inventory for the provider to manage. They feature AFL's Bend Insensitive fiber, minimizing the chance of signal loss due to high traffic/densely packed patch panel routing installations. A self-locking latch mechanism securely holds the module into the FDH, and increases efficiency with a tool-less installation.