Ortronics/Legrand Introduces Momentum(R) 3 Modular, Pre-Terminated Fiber Optic Cabling System

Ortronics/Legrand, a global leader in high performance copper, fiber and wireless structured cabling solutions, will introduce the Momentum 3 modular, pre-terminated fiber optic cabling system at the BICSI Winter Conference, January 13 - 16 at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Momentum 3 is ideal for high density data center applications that require the simplicity and reliability of a plug-and-go installation. Designed for use in mission critical data centers and storage area networks, the Momentum 3 pre-terminated modular fiber optic system enables quick deployment, eliminates the possibility of optical performance flaws, and provides increased flexibility for network design. Momentum 3 makes moves, adds and changes quick, easy and error-free, and ensures unsurpassed optical performance with superior optical fiber and best-in-class pre-terminated connectors.

Available with LC or SC adapters, the Momentum 3 fiber cassettes are available for 50-micron laser optimized, single-mode or 62.5/125-micron fiber MTP/MPO® backbone cables. Momentum 3 also includes new premium performance low-loss LC 50-micron LOMF cassettes and patch cords. When used together, the low-loss cassettes and patch cords provide a total cassette insertion loss of 0.5dB.

This next generation product improves upon the original Momentum offering with enhancements such as a rugged metal cassette housing with internal bend limiting fiber drum and shuttered LC duplex adapters available for increased eye safety and dust protection. When combined with Ortronics' new OptiMo premium performance SpaceSaver patch cords, the new Momentum 3 solution from Ortronics creates an unsurpassed high density data center solution addressing tight optical budget constraints while minimizing congestion in cable pathways.

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Ortronics/Legrand ( www.ortronics.com ), headquartered in New London, Connecticut, USA, is a global leader in high performance structured cabling solutions, offering a complete range of Category 5e, 6 and 10 Gig copper, fiber optic, wireless and residential/MDU connectivity solutions. In addition, Ortronics offers Cablofil® wire mesh cable tray and Wiremold® pathways. Other programs and services include: engineering and technical support, systems planning, training programs and a 25-year warranty program.

Ortronics/Legrand is a subsidiary of Legrand ( www.legrandelectric.com ), the world specialist in products and systems for electrical installations and information networks in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Operating in over 60 countries with sales of $4.9 billion, Legrand employs approximately 33,000 people, and its catalogs include more than 130,000 products. At Legrand, innovation drives growth: with nearly 5% of sales invested in R&D every year, the group brings out a steady stream of new, high added-value products.

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