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The Difference of Optical Fiber Distribution Frame and ODF Fiber Optic Patch Panel

Publish Time:2021,09,22

With the popularization of 5G technology, there are more and more high-density, high-bandwidth applications, and people's requirements for transmission rates are getting higher and higher. The development of fiber optic patch panels can be foreseen. In the future, "optical advancement in copper retreat" is the general trend, and the importance of optical communication is self-evident.


Ⅰ. What is a fiber optic patch panel


The optical fiber distribution frame (ODF) is used for the termination and distribution of the local main optical cable in the optical fiber communication system, which can easily realize the connection, distribution and dispatch of optical fiber lines. Simply put, the fiber optic patch panel is the wiring connection between the optical fiber and the optical communication equipment or between the optical communication equipment.


With the increasing degree of network integration, optical-digital hybrid distribution frames integrating ODF, DDF and power distribution units have emerged, which are suitable for small and medium-sized distribution systems from fiber to residential areas and fiber to residential areas.


Ⅱ. Analyze the advantages of fiber optic patch panel


1. Design. After the fiber jumper enters the rack, the fiber distribution frame can fix the fiber jumper on the rack, or mechanically fix the outer sheath and reinforcing core to protect the fiber jumper from external mechanical damage.


2. Structural aspects. The fiber optic patch panel adopts box structure and front terminal modular design, which is convenient for replacement and expansion, saves space, and optimizes cable management


3. Management and maintenance. The fiber optic patch panel can realize the rapid deployment of high-density interconnection and cross-connection in the data center, simplify wiring deployment, increase wiring density, effectively reduce wiring failures, and provide wiring flexibility.


Ⅲ. The difference between optical fiber distribution frame and ODF distribution frame


1. The reference is different. Optical fiber distribution frame: optical fiber distribution equipment specially designed for optical fiber communication equipment room. ODF distribution frame: It is an important part of the information room, with optical cable fixed protection, optical cable connection and line adjustment functions.


2. Use differently. ODF distribution frame: It can protect the core and pigtail of the optical cable. The equipment is flexible in configuration, simple to install and use, easy to maintain and manage. It is a necessary equipment for optical fiber communication and wired network terminals or relay points to realize optical fiber arrangement and jump fiber optical fiber and cable fusion access.


Optical fiber distribution frame: used for the termination and wiring of the main optical cable in the optical fiber communication system, which can easily realize the connection, wiring and dispatch of optical fiber lines. With the continuous improvement of network integration, an optical-digital hybrid distribution frame that integrates ODF, DDF and power distribution units has emerged.


3. Scope of application. Optical fiber distribution frame: suitable for small and medium distribution systems of fiber to the cell, fiber to the building, remote module, and wireless base station.


ODF distribution frame: It is an indispensable part of the information room, and has the functions of optical cable fixed protection, optical cable connection, line adjustment and so on.


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