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Fiber Outside Plant Products
Fiber Optic Closures, Trays
and Accessories
Fiber Optic Splice Case 2178 Series and Accessories
Fiber Optic Splice Closure 2177 Series and Accessories
Fiber Optic Dome Splice Closure FD Series
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Fiber Aerial Closure and Terminals
Fiber Splice Closure System LL Series
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Fiber Optic Splice Case 2178 Series
and Accessories
Fiber Optic Splice Closure
2178-XSB
As more fiber is deployed in the distribution network, more severe and compact environments
are encountered. The compact 2178-XSB closure features a rugged closure tested under
harsh, real-world conditions to stand up to even the most severe conditions of moisture,
vibration, and extreme temperatures.
The closure is the smallest member of the successful 2178 series of fiber optic splice closures.
The design concept, appearance, and method of installation are almost identical to the other
members of the 2178-series family, so no special tools or complicated training procedures are
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required for installation. The 3M
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Fiber Optic Splice Closure 2178-XSB is easily
reenterable to allow access to splices and the addition of drops or small diameter
cables. It can be installed in any OSP environment: buried and underground
Fiber Outside Plant Products —
Fiber Optic Closures, Trays and Accessories
(pedestal, handhole, and manhole) aerial (strand and pole mount) and wall
mount applications.
The compact size of the 2178-XSB closure (14.56" x 10.1" x 4.62") makes it ideal for
pedestal and handhole splicing, particularly for FTTP applications. Specifically
designed for butt splicing applications only, the closure has 3 cable entry ports (two
1.0" ports and one 1.4" ports). The multi-port grommets feature provides for simple,
flexible and future-proof drop or small diameter branch cable additions.
The 2178-XSB closure offers a flexible fiber management system for splicing and
storage with both stackable and hinged trays that accommodate various types of
splices (single or mass fusion and mechanical). The maximum single fusion and
mass fusion splice capacity for the 2178-XSB is 72 and 144 fibers, respectively.
FEATURES
Constructed of a highly chemical-resistant material
Gasket seal
Unique strength member clamp assembly
Compact size
Spacious fiber management area
Flexible drop or cable addition
No special tools required
Pressurization valve
BENEFITS
Can be deployed in all environments: buried, underground and aerial
Easy reentry and reusable seal
Prevents cable sheath movement with temperature changes
Easily fits into most pedestals and handholes
Bottom half of the closure provides separate area for routing, protecting, and
“expressing” buffer tubes and ribbon fibers
Multiport grommet provides entry for up to 6 drops or small diameter cables.
Easy installation and reentry
Provides ability to flash test
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FIBER OPTIC SPLICE CASE 2178-L/S SERIES
Fiber Optic Splice Case
2178-L/S Series
The 2178-L/S series is made of a tough chemical-resistant material and
a new gasket seal that make this the ideal splice case for outside plant,
underground, aerial and pedestal applications.
The 2178-L/S series is designed with larger and smaller interchangeable
closure halves so you can select the size case that meets your needs
today but with the flexibility to expand for the future. Cable ports and
space for trays can be added at reentry with the Cable Addition Kit
2181-L/S series.
The ease of installation is unsurpassed, requiring no special tools or
complicated training procedures. The closures are easily reenterable to
allow access to the splices.
The 2178-L/S series features a tough, rigid non-filled case, tested under
real-world conditions, that stands up to even the most severe conditions
of moisture, vibration and extreme temperatures. The closure will
withstand up to 90.7 kg (200 lbs.) compression.
Design improvements to the 2178-L/S series include changes to improve
the cable strain relief and a movable tray support. The closures hold
cables of various sizes and provides flexibility to add ports on both ends
with the cable addition kit. The 2178-L/S series splice cases can be used
with the 3M splice organizer trays 2522, 2523, 2527 and 2524 and most
other commercially available trays.
FEATURES
Gasket seal
Constructed of a highly chemically resistant material
Unique strength member clamp assembly
Several sizes with interchangeable parts
Multiple cable entry options
No special tools required
Non-filled closure
Multiple ground studs
Pressurization valve
Varying cable port sizes
Expandable from two cable entries per end up to eight
BENEFITS
Easy reentry and reusable seal
Use in buried applications
Prevents cable sheath movement with temperature changes
Expandable system to fit capacity and space requirements
Butt or in-line configuration for splicing
Easy installation and reentry
No compound required; easy reentry
Isolated grounding capability
Provides ability to flash test
Accommodates all common feeder and distribution cable sizes
Add cable with minimum disturbance; eliminates splice rebuilding when adding lines
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FIBER OPTIC SPLICE CASE 2178 SERIES
Flame Retardant Fiber Optic Splice Case
2178-L/S-FR Series
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Designed for use in vault and building applications, the 2178-L/S-FR series splice
cases are molded with a flame retardant material that allows these closures to pass
Telcordia Technologies (Bellcore), UL and various global specifications that require a
flame retardant rating.
Meet your changing network needs
The 2178-L/S-FR series cases are designed with larger and smaller interchangeable
closure halves so that you can select the size and case that meets your needs today
with the flexibility to expand in the future. Cable ports and space for trays can be
added at reentry with the 3M Cable Addition Kit 2181-L/S-FR.
The ultimate protection for fiber optic connections
The 2178-L/S-FR series features tough, rigid non-filled cases, tested under real-world
conditions, that stand up to even the most severe conditions of moisture, vibration
and extreme temperatures.
Design improvements to the 2178-L/S-FR series include changes to improve the
cable strain relief and a movable tray support. The closures hold cables of varying
sizes and provide flexibility to add ports to both ends with the cable addition kit. Both
the 2178-L/S series and the 2178-L/S-FR series splice cases can be used with the
3M splice organizer trays 2522, 2523, 2527 and 2524 and most other
commercially available trays.
FEATURES
Constructed of flame retardant materials
Gasket seal
Unique strength member clamp assembly
Several sizes with interchangeable parts
Multiple cable entry options
No special tools required
Non-filled closure
Multiple ground studs
Pressurization valve
Expandable from two cable entries per end up to eight
Same design and installation practice as 2178-L/S series
BENEFITS
Increases resistance of closure to effects of sprays and release agents
Easy reentry and reusable seal
Prevents cable sheath movement with temperature changes
Expandable system to fit capacity and space requirements
Butt or in-line configuration for splicing
Easy installation and reentry
No compound required; easy reentry
Isolated grounding capabilities
Provides ability to flash test
Add cable with minimum disturbance; eliminates splice rebuilding when adding lines
Use in vault and building applications
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