FUSION SPLICE MODULES
The Fibernet STAR Fusion Splice Module is a 12-splice LC cassette in the standard STAR module form factor: it terminates spliced cables with high-density LC connectivity inside any STAR ODF. Each module accommodates 12 fusion splices, 12 LC pigtails and 6 LC duplex adapters in minimum space, with a strong fiber management system providing slack storage and bend radius protection – for structured cabling networks of up to 100 Gb/s Ethernet.
Not every fiber arrives pre-terminated. Outside plant (OSP) cables, building backbones and legacy runs enter the rack as bare fiber – and traditionally end up in a separate splice enclosure, disconnected from the high-density patching system. The STAR Fusion Splice Module closes that gap: splice the incoming cable directly inside the STAR frame, side by side with pre-terminated MTP®-LC modules, and manage everything – spliced and pre-terminated alike – in one system, one tray format, one workflow. The module ships with all required parts and accessories for fast splicing, easy installation and smoother MACs.
- Splice and patch in one frame – compatible with all STAR ODF series, letting spliced OSP and backbone cables live alongside pre-terminated modules in the same enclosure
- Complete 12-splice solution – accommodates 12 fusion splices, 12 LC pigtails and 6 LC duplex adapters in a single compact cassette
- Everything included – ships with all required parts and accessories for fast splicing, including a 12-pack color-coded pigtail kit and specially designed protector sleeves that support and protect each fusion splice
- Individually numbered ports – numbered fiber ports plus color-coded pigtails make connector identification fast and error-free
- Serviceable by design – removable top cover and sliding pull-out trays provide enhanced access from front, side and rear for quick loading and removal
- Engineered fiber management – dedicated slack storage and bend radius protection preserve optical performance over the module’s life
- Built for real cables – designed to hold a 12-fiber tube bundled under a 3 mm diameter jacket with aramid (Kevlar) reinforcement
- Uni-Boot patch cord support – bend-insensitive Uni-Boot patch cords reduce front cabling volume by up to 50% compared to duplex patch cords
- Laser safety built in – LC adapters with internal shutters provide maximum protection from invisible laser beams
- Verified performance – ETL lab verified up to 100G Ethernet per IEEE 802.3ab-2010; every module IL & RL tested; supports OM3, OM4, OM5 and SM G.657.A2
The fusion splice module shall be a high-density LC splice cassette in a modular enclosure format. The module shall meet the following requirements:
- Shall be mechanically compatible with all Fibernet STAR ODF series enclosures
- Shall accommodate 12 fusion splices, 12 LC pigtails and 6 LC duplex adapters
- Shall be supplied with all required parts and accessories for splicing, including a 12-pack color-coded pigtail kit
- Shall provide specially designed protector sleeves supporting and protecting each fusion splice
- Shall provide individually numbered fiber ports
- Shall provide a removable top cover and sliding pull-out tray access from front, side and rear
- Shall provide a fiber management system with slack storage and bend radius protection
- Shall accept a 12-fiber tube bundled under a 3 mm diameter jacket with aramid (Kevlar) reinforcement
- Shall provide LC adapters with internal shutters for laser safety
- Shall support bend-insensitive Uni-Boot patch cords reducing front cabling volume by up to 50% compared to duplex patch cords
- Shall provide LC connection insertion loss of 0.1 dB typical, 0.15 dB maximum
- Shall provide return loss greater than -35 dB (multimode); greater than -55 dB min. (single-mode, 8° angle polish) or greater than -65 dB min. (single-mode, ultra polish)
- Shall support bend-insensitive fibers: OM3, OM4 and OM5 per IEC 60793-2-10:2019, and SM per ITU-T G.657.A2
- Shall be ETL lab verified per IEEE 802.3ab-2010 up to 100G Ethernet, with IL & RL testing
- Shall operate at -10°C to +60°C
- Shall have dimensions of 168 x 98 x 12 mm (D x W x H)
- Shall comply with IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ba, IEC 11801, TIA-604-10 (LC FOCIS 10), TIA-568-C.3, TIA-942-A, GR-449-CORE, ITU-T G.651, UL94 V-0, EIA-310 and RoHS
| Parameter | Multimode | Single-mode |
|---|---|---|
| LC connection insertion loss | 0.1 dB typical / 0.15 dB maximum | |
| Return loss | > -35 dB | > -55 dB min. (8° angle polish) / > -65 dB min. (ultra polish) |
| Capacity | 12 fusion splices, 12 LC pigtails, 6 LC duplex adapters | |
| Cable acceptance | 12-fiber tube under 3 mm jacket, aramid (Kevlar) reinforced | |
| Fiber support | Bend-insensitive OM3 / OM4 / OM5 (IEC 60793-2-10:2019); SM G.657.A2 | |
| Operating temperature | -10°C to +60°C | |
| Dimensions (D x W x H) | 168 x 98 x 12 mm | |
| Packed weight | 0.2 kg (0.44 lbs.) | |
| Compliance | IEEE 802.3ab-2010 (ETL verified up to 100G) / 802.3ae / 802.3ba, IEC 11801, TIA-604-10, TIA-568-C.3, TIA-942-A, GR-449-CORE, UL94 V-0, EIA-310, RoHS | |
Build your part number: FSTAR-S-[Fiber]LC[Polish]12
| Position | Options |
|---|---|
| Fiber type | O = OM3 BI | G = OM4 BI | W = OM5 BI | 7 = SM G.657.A2 BI |
| Polish type | U = UPC | A = APC |
Example: FSTAR-S-GLCU12 = OM4 bend-insensitive, LC, UPC polish, 12-pigtail splice module.