May be a lot of work, but no headaches... :)
Eric Rogers www.pdsconnect.me (317) 831-3000 x200 From: Af [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of David Sent: Monday, August 3, 2015 1:07 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Fiber up the tower vs. ethernet Seems like a lot of work for a single site. We use the hybrid cable like Lewis mentioned and we also use the hangers but negate the extra run of wire for power. �I also used a CMM4 to do everything your box does. On 08/03/2015 11:21 AM, Eric Rogers wrote: ALL of our major towers (100 people or more) and all new builds have fiber up.� We use Outside Plant (same as we use for FTTx) up the tower, and use 1/2� hoisting grips with 1/2� snap-in hangers.� We then use Corning CCH-CF patch panels at the top and a rack mount at the bottom.� As for power, we run Liquid Tight �� ARMORED conduit and use 7/8� hoist grips and snap-in hangers.� We do run 120v to the top, and put an outlet box at the top.� Then we down-convert to 24v with PacketFlux sync and PoE gear.� For the 1-off like airfibers, we then just use a PoE injector at the top. � BE SURE TO USE GROUND KITS ON ALL FIBER AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AT THE TOP AND BOTTOM! � We then use a Sinewave Inverter/Charger (Xantrex Freedom SW) and BIG telecom batteries for the UPS. � The only damage we have sustained was because lightning hit the transformer directly and actually blew it up.� The power company had to replace it totally� � Eric Rogers www.pdsconnect.me (317) 831-3000 x200 � From: Af [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Paul McCall Sent: Monday, August 3, 2015 10:53 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [AFMUG] Fiber up the tower vs. ethernet � We are seeking feedback from people that are using fiber up the tower instead of Cat5.� Interested to know what equipment (power) you are running at the base, and what equipment (switches, routers, POE, Ethernet protection etc.) �that you have at the top. � How is it working for you?� Has having everything at the top proved to be much more stable?� It�s kinda scary to change from our current way of doing it, but power surges are kicking are butt, clobbering radios on the Ethernet side (mostly ePMP).� � Looking forward to some good feedback. � Thanks! � Paul � Paul McCall, Pres. PDMNet / Florida Broadband 658 Old Dixie Highway Vero Beach, FL 32962 772-564-6800 office 772-473-0352 cell www.pdmnet.com <http://www.pdmnet.com/> [email protected] �
