ODF system - N3S

ODF system - N3S - Nexans Space Saving Solution

Build your FTTx network with our solution

Our space-saving solution is called N3S – the three S’s stand for Space Saving Solution and offer simple, flexible, and compact cross-connection, termination, and splicing of optical fibers. N3S is a modular system designed to terminate a large number of optical fibers within a limited footprint.

The system consists of cross-connect racks, splice racks (not wall-mounted splice boxes), splice modules, cross-connect boxes, and a complete solution for managing cabling and other cables.

Three rack heights are available: 2200 mm, 2000 mm, and 1800 mm (cable ladder height is added). The width is either 600 mm or 300 mm, and the depth is 300 mm for all three heights.

We offer two alternative system solutions: the N3S System S with an integrated splice rack, and the N3S System TS with a separately placed splice rack. All components are easily accessible from the front. Installation of pre-terminated cross-connect boxes, cabling, and cables does not need to follow a specific sequence. Individual pre-terminated boxes and cabling can easily be added or removed during operation.

Solution benefits – Fast installation

• N3S racks are delivered assembled and ready for installation
• Can be installed freestanding, against a wall, or back-to-back
• Fixed to the floor with only four bolts
• Simple cable management and attachment of pre-terminated cross-connect boxes with two screws
• Flexible and user-friendly
• All components are easily accessible from the front
• No specific installation sequence required for boxes, cabling, or cables
• Individual boxes and cabling can easily be added or removed during operation

Solution benefits – Space-saving

• Up to 7,680 fiber splices within a footprint of just 600 × 300 mm
• Up to 1,536 connectors with associated cables and cabling on the same footprint
• Rear access is not required, allowing two N3S racks to be installed back-to-back within a footprint of only 300 × 600 mm

Cost-efficient

• Installed up to three times faster than other systems on the market
• Quick and easy handling and maintenance
• Compact, space-saving design

Future-ready

• Scalable from 12 up to 1,536 fibers within the same rack
• Racks can be expanded as capacity needs grow
• Saves space in the central node for future requirements