Chameleon Chassis

4U 12-Panel Chassis

Chassis Details

Dimensions: 7.0 h x 17.0 w x 20.0 d (4U)

Weight: 35 lbs (fully Loaded)

Slots: 12 Slots which accept any of the standard
fiber panels, MTP brand Cassettes, Media Converters,
Switches, or CAT5E Patching Cassettes

Fiber Count: 1,728 Maximum per Chassis

"...The Chameleon is truly a flexible system that meets a broad spectrum of markets’ and customers’ needs."

The Chameleon has been designed to be a flexible solution to meet today’s needs in today’s environments. Each slot Chassis can support up to (12) cassettes.

The Chameleon boasts a maximum fiber density count of 1728 fiber in just one 4U chassis! That’s 1440 more fibers than the leading competition. A fully loaded 4U Chameleon Chassis (12 Slots) can terminate up to (12) 48 Port Line cards and still provide a total of 48 spare fiber per 144 High Density Cassette. Higher Density doesn’t mean more clutter. The Chameleon utilizes today’s highest density 24 fiber patch cable on the market today with an OD no larger than a traditional 3.0mm fiber patch cable.

The Chameleon works as a standard fiber patching system as well as accepting 6 Port CAT5E modules, 5 Port 10/100 Switches, and 10/100/1000 Media Converters. The Chameleon is truly a flexible system that meets a broad spectrum of markets’ and customers’ needs.

Product Description

The Chameleon Chassis is the framework for our adaptable modular system. The Chameleon proprietary cable management design gives users the benefits of increased cordage stability while maintaining minimum bend radius. Our sliding tray and removable body panels ease the loading process. Our comprehensive selection of adaptor panels, cassettes, and accessories gives users the flexibility to design the Chameleon to their needs.

Technical Specifications

• Accepts up to (12) Adapter Panels, MTP Brand Cassettes, CAT5E Cassettes, or Media Converters.
• Supports up to (1728) MTP brand, (288) LC (144) SC, ST, or FC fiber optic ports.
• Hinged top
• Horizontal cable entrances on either side as well as top and rear entry
• Integrated cable management system accepts strain relief boots
• Locking front door.
• Compatible with 19” and 23” racks
• Removable/Adjustable mounting ears for flush or center mounting
• Adjustable cassette mounting frame allows both front and rear space optimization for cable management

Chassis Detail

1U 2-Panel Chassis

Chassis Details

Dimensions: 1.75 h x 17.0 w x 20.0 d (1U)

Weight: ~12 lbs (fully Loaded)

Slots: 2 Slots which accept any of the standard
fiber panels, MTP Brand Cassettes, Media Converters,
Switches,or CAT5E Patching Cassettes

Fiber Count: 288 Maximum per Chassis

"...The 1U Chassis Provides the Same Network Flexibility Chameleon is known for in a Smaller Package."

Product Overview

The Chameleon 1U chassis provides the same network flexibility in a smaller package. It allows for 2 panels so you can still have your fiber/copper interface that makes the Chameleon so useful. This is great for entry cabinets where you need a quick patching solution to go from your fiber optic backbone to your Ethernet LAN with the use of a media converter and a 10/100 switch cassette! This configuration would normally take up 3 rack units of space with with our patent pending design, you'll only need 1.

Technical Specifications

• Accepts up to (2) Adapter Panels, MTP Brand Cassettes, CAT5E Cassettes, or Media Converters.
• Supports up to (24) MTP brand, (24) FC, (24) ST, (24) SC, or (48) LC fiber optic ports.
• Removable top
• Horizontal cable entrances on either side
• Knock-out pass through panels for feeding cable vertically
• Integrated cable management system accepts strain relief boots
• Locking doors (front and rear)
• Compatible with 19” and 23” racks