New Leviton Opt-X® UHDX Enclosure Meets the Demands for Maximum Density and Minimum Patching Congestion

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Aug 27, 2015, 09:00 ET

BOTHELL, Wash., Aug. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet the needs of data center and IT managers, Leviton released its new Opt-X UHDX Fiber Optic Enclosure system. Data centers, equipment rooms and central offices increasingly require an ultra-high-density interconnect or cross-connect solution that minimizes rack space in a frame or cabinet, but maintains network manageability.

Their operations require:

Ultra-high-density, up to 144 fibers with LC connectors or 1,728 fibers with MTP connectors in a 1RU enclosure to maximize available rack space
Easy access to patch cord connections in dense applications without interfering with surrounding fibers
Accessibility to rear cable pathways and trunks for simple maintenance and reconfiguration
Clear port identification with ID labels that are easy to apply, remove and update during moves, adds and changes
A user-friendly design that supports a one-person install and operation

The Opt-X UHDX Enclosure meets all of these requirements and is available in 1RU, 2RU and 4RU sizes. Engineered with individual sliding trays, hinged doors, clear front and back port identification, one-handed operation of trays and cassettes and refined cable management, the UHDX enclosure supports network manageability in ultra-high-density enterprise and data center environments.

"The UHDX is an extension of our popular Opt-X HD fiber optic system, using Leviton HDX cassettes to provide the highest fiber density for data center patching," said Tony Yuen, Leviton Sr. Product Manager, Fiber Systems. "Additionally, when combined with Berk-Tek Micro Data Center Plenum (MDP) fiber trunks, which use the industry's smallest outside diameter cable, this ultra-high-density system lets you optimize space while easing management of cable assemblies."

The UHDX components – enclosures, cassettes, cords, trunking, cable management and accessories – are engineered to work together for a consistent solution in all areas of the network. It allows IT managers to maximize rack space, minimize cable pathways and deploy networks faster with the flexibility of a system that can grow or scale to meet emerging business needs.

"The HDX cassette used in the Opt-X UHDX Enclosure is the same cassette used in the Opt-X HD Enclosure and HDF3168 Fiber Patching Frame, so IT managers and administrators can work with the same form factor throughout their entire network," added Yuen. "Whether it's in the main distribution area (MDA) with the HDF3168 patching into spine switches or in the horizontal distribution area (HDA) or equipment distribution area (EDA) with Opt-X UHDX enclosures patching into leaf or top-of-rack (ToR) switches, HDX cassettes offer complete reliability and coverage."

For more information about Leviton Opt-X UHDX Enclosures, visit: leviton.com/optxuhdx.

About Leviton Network Solutions

Leviton Network Solutions delivers complete network infrastructure systems for enterprise, data center, government, education, health care and residential markets around the globe. Solutions include copper and fiber optic connectivity, power distribution units, and much more. All Leviton products are engineered to exacting standards, offer industry-leading performance and are backed by the industry's best service and support. Builders, contractors and other industry professionals consistently rank Leviton products as the most preferred brand in the industry. Make the smart choice for a better network. Learn more at leviton.com/ns or twitter.com/LevitonNS.

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Leviton is the smart choice, providing the most comprehensive range of solutions to meet the needs of today's residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Leveraging more than a century of experience, Leviton helps customers create sustainable, intelligent environments through its electrical wiring devices, network and data center connectivity solutions, and lighting energy management systems. From switches and receptacles, to daylight harvesting controls, networking systems, and equipment for charging electric vehicles, Leviton solutions help customers achieve savings in energy, time and cost, all while enhancing safety. For more information, visit www.leviton.com, http://www.facebook.com/leviton, http://twitter.com/leviton or http://www.youtube.com/Levitonmfg.

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