How is it different – UNIVERSAL SYSTEM

Plug and Play™ Universal System Overview Features and Benefits Competitive Landscape Compatibility with Previous Products Key Messages Supporting Collateral Promotional Timeline

Plug and Play™ Universal System: An Overview What is polarity management? Maintaining proper transmit-to-receiver continuity throughout a system How does Plug and Play™ Universal System do it? Uses a patented wiring solution in the modules so that no matter how many modules, harnesses, trunks or extender trunks are used or where they are placed, fiber polarity is maintained Why is polarity management important? Improperly placed or installed polarity components can result in system failure Planning for polarity components during design and installation adds time and complexity Also adds complexity to inventory When the time comes for moves, changes and adds, polarity may have to be reconfigured all over again

Polarity Basics – Transmit Goes to Receive Reverse Fibre Positioning – Fibres are terminated into the connector in a different order on each end (Blue/Orange on one end and Orange/Blue on the other end) With this schematic, intention is to transmit top fibre to top fibre and bottom fibre to bottom fibre (pair wise) Standard for jumpers Maintains transceiver continuity regardless of number of links Tx Blue fibre on the left (Position 1) Blue fibre on the right (Position 2) Rx The RFP technique maintains polarity regardless of how many patch panels are used in the system. For this reason Corning Cable Systems recommends the RFP technique for dual-fiber systems – SC duplex, LC duplex, MT-RJ • When using the RFP wiring method, keep these rules in mind: — The keys must be oriented in the same direction. — Fibers must be installed on opposite sides of the connector relative to the key for any continuous cable run, including jumpers. • The nature of RFP is that connectors on opposite ends of any cable run have fibers that are oriented in reverse positions relative to their keys. • Transmitters are all built the same with regards to Transmit and Receive position. Changing out the electronics should not require any changes to the backbone cable. • Fiber positioning is the same regardless of connector type Tx Rx

How is it different – UNIVERSAL WIRING Standards Activity TIA Standards Activity — Guidelines for Maintaining Polarity Using Array Connectors METHOD C “A” “B” Module U-Mod METHOD B Pair-Wise Flips in the Trunk METHOD A “A” “B” Jumper

Plug and Play™ Universal System: An Overview – Competitive Landscape A-B Patch Cords Pros One module Easy reconfiguration; allows concatenation Accepts UniCam MTP Cons Customer sets polarity Special jumper purchase or use un-duplexable jumpers Requires special components for parallel optics Testing issues A-B Modules Pros Standard patch cords Accepts UniCam MTP Allows concatenation Cons Installer sets polarity Not easy to move modules around Requires advance planning for modules Difficult to reconfigure network Limited suppliers Requires special components for parallel optics

Plug and Play™ Universal System: An Overview – Competitive Landscape Pair-wise Flips in the Trunk Pros Manufacturer sets polarity One module, standard patch cord Standard components; key up/key down MTP adapter Single-mode available Cons Monitor number of trunks in a channel Requires special jumper for parallel optics Limited UniCam MTP capability

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How is it different – Classic Wiring Module Straight Wiring Single fibre connectors are plugged consecutively (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, …..) TX/RX #1 Duplex Connector end MTP End

How is it different – Classic Wiring Pair-wise Flips in the Trunk Trunk is Made KEY-UP to KEY-DOWN Trunk has Ribbon Pairs flipped Trunk is non-pinned on both end Modules are identical with straight wiring and pinned MTPs All Standard MTPs Mate Key up/Key down Key Down Key Up Key Up Key Down

Classic Method with Pair-wise Flips The trunk can be put together with modules, harnesses, or one of each Another benefit of Plug & PlayTM Systems is that you reduce a lot of your scrap variances and reduce the time of install for the infrastructure. A key feature is fiber polarity or the transmit to receive. Polarity is guaranteed simply by pulling the components out of the box and plugging them together. Your transmit goes to your receive no matter if you are plugging in modules or harnesses. So even if you have two harnesses or a module and a harness, you are still guaranteed polarity. In this case, we have a trunk cable with MTP connectors, and we do what is called a pair wise flip into the trunk cable so your transmit goes to your receive every time. Your modules or harnesses are wired in the same configuration so they can be interchanged. They can be interchanged and swapped because your polarity is built into the trunk, not the harness or modules. So in this case, transmit will run through the trunk and back into receive.

Classic Method with Pair-wise Flips The trunk can be put together with modules, harnesses, or one of each Another benefit of Plug & PlayTM Systems is that you reduce a lot of your scrap variances and reduce the time of install for the infrastructure. A key feature is fiber polarity or the transmit to receive. Polarity is guaranteed simply by pulling the components out of the box and plugging them together. Your transmit goes to your receive no matter if you are plugging in modules or harnesses. So even if you have two harnesses or a module and a harness, you are still guaranteed polarity. In this case, we have a trunk cable with MTP connectors, and we do what is called a pair wise flip into the trunk cable so your transmit goes to your receive every time. Your modules or harnesses are wired in the same configuration so they can be interchanged. They can be interchanged and swapped because your polarity is built into the trunk, not the harness or modules. So in this case, transmit will run through the trunk and back into receive.

How is it different – UNIVERSAL WIRING Features Module Universal Wiring Single fibre connectors are plugged in the order of 1, 12, 2, 11, 3, 10, 4, 9, 5, 8, 6, 7 MTP End 7 6 8 5 9 4 10 3 11 2 12 1 TX/RX #1 Duplex Connector End

How is it different – UNIVERSAL TRUNKS Trunk is Made KEY-UP to KEY-UP Trunk MTPs are all non-pinned Modules are identical with Universal wiring and Standard pinned MTPs All Standard MTPs Mate Key up/Key down Can accommodate SM Angled MTPs Key Down Key Up Key Up Key Down

How is it different – UNIVERSAL WIRING Path Map

How is it different – UNIVERSAL WIRING Path Map

How is it different – UNIVERSAL WIRING Path Map

How is it different – EXTENDER TRUNKS Extender Trunk is pinned on one end and non-pinned on the other All MTPs Mate Key up/Key down Universal Trunks are normally high fiber count and route between floors or between large zones of the Data Center. Extender Trunks are low fiber counts that branch off into different areas of the larger zones. Key Down Key Up Key Up Key Down Key Up Key Down

How is it different – UNIVERSAL WIRING Features Plug and Play Universal System: “U” and “U with LL” on the top front face of the module “U” = Universal “U LL” = Universal Low Loss Orange label (Universal) Green label (Universal Low-Loss) Color Coded Labels on both the module and trunk Plug and Play Classic System: White label

Plug and Play™ Universal System: An Overview – Compatibility with Previous Product Component-to-component, the Plug and Play™ Universal System and the Plug and Play™ Classic System are not compatible Universal: Manages polarity in the module Classic: Manages polarity in the trunk However, projects that have previously installed Classic can take advantage of Universal for extensions to/adding a link This can be done via a cross connect Plug and Play Universal System is our lead product and our standard Plug and Play offering However, the Classic system will remain available (though it will not be actively promoted or very visible) New customers and existing customers with new projects should be encouraged to use the Universal system Customers working on existing Classic installations will likely need to continue with the Classic system

How is it different – UNIVERSAL WIRING Benefits Two or more MTP trunks can be easily linked together. High fiber count trunks can be routed to an intermediate distribution area where smaller fiber count trunks are interconnected and distributed to zone, station or cabinet areas. Provides a simple migration path between 2-fiber and parallel applications. No special polarity components or polarity concerns during link configuration and re-configuration Modules and harnesses are wired the same to simplify system assembly. Module-to-module, module-to-harness, or harness-to-harness all provide the same fiber paths. Modular system enables fast and simple networking moves, changes and adds with correct fiber polarity guaranteed Avoids polarity problems caused by incorrect placement of fiber pair-wise flipped modules or jumpers in the network. System length is expandable by using Universal Extender Trunks without impacting transmit/receive polarity

Plug and Play™ Universal System: An Overview – Competitive Landscape Who does what? Universal Wiring* CCS Plug and Play™ Universal System InstaPATCH Plus Systimax A-B Patch Cords Nordx, Panduit, small CAHs Pair-Wise Flips in the Trunk CCS Plug and Play™ Classic System, Tyco, Emerson, ComputerCrafts, DC Connections, CompuLink A-B Modules* Ortronics, small CAHs *Not in the proposed standard

Plug and Play™ Universal System: Supporting Collateral Plug and Play™ Universal System Line Card (LAN-668) Describes components: trunks, extender trunks, modules, harnesses, and patch cords Plug and Play Universal System Spec Sheet (LAN-664) Plug and Play Universal System Part Number Reference Sheet (LAN-666) Provides part numbers for trunks, extender trunks, modules, harnesses, patch cords and rack mountable patch panels Preferred items only Data Center Pretium Line Card (LAN-550) Describes Plug and Play System, cable assemblies, cables, connectors, hardware, services and support (not just unique to Universal) Plug and Play Compatibility Checklist (for internal use only, available in .pdf in the sales library) Provides support for working with customers on determining which Plug and Play System they are using/should be using

LOW LOSS – NEW POLISHING PROCESS Fiber protrusion Fibers protrude 10 um evenly above ferrule end face. CCS patented process MTP connectors have a low-loss option available. The low-loss solution minimizes the db loss of a module or a harness. Typically, losses in the module or harness are rated at a maximum of 1.3 db. With the low loss module or harness losses will be reduced to a maximum of 0.75 db. This results in an enhanced performance module or harness due to new precision components in the connector. The polishing process of the fiber in the ferrule of the connector gives you better performance and allows better db performance down to 0.75 db.

LOW LOSS – NEW POLISHING PROCESS BENEFITS Connector Pair – Low Loss (Max 0.5 dB) MTP Matings Module Loss (Max 0.75 dB) SC and LC Multimode Pretium 300 50um Modules Reduced insertion loss => More connections per link Reduced insertion loss => Longer link length achievable Reduced insertion loss => Increased system margin

Low Loss Polishing Process Components Low Loss is a SYSTEM Plug & Play Systems utilizing Low Loss MTP are comprised of BOTH: A MTP to MTP LOW LOSS TRUNK with MTP connectors that have the new polishing process SC or LC Multimode Pretium 300 LOW LOSS Modules with MTP connectors that have the new polishing process The 10um fiber protrusion allows the two components to work together to provide a MTP to MTP mating with a PHYSICAL CONTACT.

How is it different – NEW POLISHING PROCESS BENEFITS WHY IS THIS A GOOD THING

LOW LOSS – NEW POLISHING PROCESS BENEFITS • Low loss components become very important in high bandwidth communications protocols, where link loss budgets are relatively low. Example: • Use de-rating tables to answer the following: • Consider a 120 meter link running 10 GbE over laser Laser-Optimized 50/125 um-300 fiber, where — Cable attenuation = 3.0 dB/km — EMB = 2000 MHz-km. • How many standard Plug & Play modules, each having 1.3 dB max loss, can be used in the link? — Answer: 4 modules can be used. Max channel insertion loss will be (0.12 km x 3.0 dB/km) + (4 x 1.3 dB) = 5.56 dB. • How many low loss Plug & Play modules, each having 0.75 dB max loss, can be used in the link? — Answer: 7 modules can be used. Max channel insertion loss will be (0.12 km x 3.0 dB/km) + (7 x 0.75 dB) = 5.61 dB.

Part numbers and pricing – LOW LOSS PnP MTP connector codes change for the low loss version. Low Loss Trunk Example: A757524S88AAU100F Low Loss Module Example: CCH-UM24-05-93S Low Loss only available in Pretium 300 LC and SC modules   Standard MTP Conn. Code Low Loss MTP Conn. Code No Pins 69 75 Pinned 70 93 Grip + Cable + Furcation + Labels + Packaging + Conn. Install = Price New Low Loss Price Standard Pricing 10% Premium over std. pricing =

Part Numbers STANDARD LOW LOSS Classic Trunk Classic Trunk Ex. A696972S8800100F Universal Trunk Ex. A696972S88AAU100F Universal Extender Trunk Ex. A706972S88AAX100F Classic Module Ex. CCH-CM24-05-69S Classic Reduced Depth Ex. CCH-RM24-05-70S Universal Module (Reduced Depth) Ex. CCH-UM24-05-70S Legacy Harness Ex. HPP057012SJ1OA10F Universal Harness Ex. H930512SJ1-LZ010F LOW LOSS Classic Trunk Ex. A757572S8800100F Universal Trunk Ex. A757572S88AAU100F Universal Extender Trunk Ex. A937572S88AAX100F Classic Module Ex. CCH-CM24-05-93S Classic Reduced Depth Ex. CCH-RM24-05-93S Universal Module Ex. CCH-UM24-05-93S Legacy Harness Ex. HPP059312SJ1OA10F Universal Harness Ex. H930512SJ1-LZ010F