The Wirewerks NextSTEP 1U Patch Panels are a major sub-system within the NextSTEP Technology™ solution, which the company asserts brings new levels of flexibility, functionality, and accessibility to fiber management systems. The NextSTEP 1U Panel's modular design makes it suitable for any passive optical network application regardless of size, topology, installation environment, or fiber termination methodology. The patch panels ship in three versions: Standard, Light, and Lean.
Judge’s comment: “Another win for increased density. This product represents improvement over existing panels in its capacity and accessibility; good for high-density, limited-space environments.”
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