1. How is it different – UNIVERSAL SYSTEM

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Systimax - InstaPATCH Plus

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

15. How is it different – UNIVERSAL WIRING Path Map

16. How is it different – UNIVERSAL WIRING Path Map

17. How is it different – UNIVERSAL WIRING Path Map

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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 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.

25. 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 um Modules
Reduced insertion loss => More connections per link
Reduced insertion loss => Longer link length achievable
Reduced insertion loss => Increased system margin

26. 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.

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

28. 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.

29. 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-UM S
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 =

30. Part Numbers STANDARD LOW LOSS Classic Trunk Classic Trunk
Ex. A696972S F
Universal Trunk
Ex. A696972S88AAU100F
Universal Extender Trunk
Ex. A706972S88AAX100F
Classic Module
Ex. CCH-CM S
Classic Reduced Depth
Ex. CCH-RM S
Universal Module (Reduced Depth)
Ex. CCH-UM S
Legacy Harness
Ex. HPP057012SJ1OA10F
Universal Harness
Ex. H930512SJ1-LZ010F
LOW LOSS
Classic Trunk
Ex. A757572S F
Universal Trunk
Ex. A757572S88AAU100F
Universal Extender Trunk
Ex. A937572S88AAX100F
Classic Module
Ex. CCH-CM S
Classic Reduced Depth
Ex. CCH-RM S
Universal Module
Ex. CCH-UM S
Legacy Harness
Ex. HPP059312SJ1OA10F
Universal Harness
Ex. H930512SJ1-LZ010F