Fiber Cabinet holds up to 216 fibers.

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Rack-mounted HRC suite, for high density applications such as Fiber-in-the-Metro (FITM) and Fiber-to-the-Business (FTTB), has bend radius controls at all exit ports, strain relief protection, and space for easy access to individual adapters and assemblies. Cabinet can be configured for variety of installation approaches, from pre-terminated to splicing on frame, while retaining maximum rack density. Splicing can be done at factory.



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FONS Expands High-Density Fiber Management Product Line


A COMPLETE PRODUCT SUITE OF RACK MOUNT CABINETS IDEAL FOR FIBER-IN-THE-METRO AND FIBER-TO-THE-BUSINESS APPLICATIONS

Northborough, MA - FONS Corporation, a leading provider of fiber optic components and interconnect solutions, has broadened and enhanced its extensive product offering of rack mounted cabinets to support a variety of high density applications. FONS' HRC suite of products are ideal for Fiber-in-the-Metro (FITM) and Fiber-to-the-Business (FTTB) and were showcased at the Optical Fiber Communications Conference (OFC) 2002, in Anaheim, California, on March 19-21.

With the latest enhancements to its Fiber Management Systems, FONS' HRC family of high-density rack mounted cabinets, accommodating fiber capacity needs up to 216 fibers within a single cabinet, are superior in design, providing the maximum of density in the minimum of rack or frame space. "Our knowledge of network design and installation practices enables us to develop superior, high performance products that support the evolving requirements of today's fiber expansion in the metro and to the business," states Michael J. Noonan, President and CEO. These HRC cabinets feature bend radius controls at all exit ports, strain relief protection, industry leading fiber management designs, and optimal space for easy access to individual adapters and assemblies.

Additionally, the HRC products can be configured for a variety of installation approaches, from pre-terminated, to splicing on the frame, while retaining maximum rack density. For ease of installation and quality assurance, splicing can be done at the factory, with all factory terminations rigorously tested and certified prior to shipment to ensure the highest reliability and performance.

For additional information about FONS' suite of high-density products or any of the FONS' fiber distribution, component, or connectivity products, call 1-800-366-7995 or visit our web site at www.fons.com.

About FONS Corporation (www.fons.com) Founded in 1992, Fiber Optic Network Solutions (FONS) Corporation designs and manufactures a complete line of passive fiber optic components including traditional fiber management and connectivity product lines, as well as fused and micro-optic technology based optical components and modules for single-mode and multi-mode applications. Its broad range of products include traditional fiber optic components such as cable assemblies, connectors, adapters, patch panels, attenuators, pre-wired rack and wall mounted enclosures and frames, as well as optical components including splitters, taps, WDMs and DWDMs. The company's blue chip customers include service providers, cable television companies, competitive local exchanges, and local area networks for data applications. FONS also specializes in the design and manufacture of customized fiber optic management subassemblies, modules, and sub-systems for network equipment manufacturers on an OEM basis.

More information about FONS is available at the company website: www.fons.com

FONS Corporation
30 Forbes Road Northborough, MA 01532
508-393-4268

Company contact: Diane O'Keefe, Director of Marketing Communications

30 Forbes Road, Northboro, MA 01532 800-FONS-995 Fax 508-393-3657 www.fons.com

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