Emerson Expands NetSpan™ Family of Integrated Solutions with the launch of its FDH Compact Series

High density, lower port count FDH products allow for smaller and more cost effective deployment of fiber distribution hubs

Orlando, FL – October 1, 2007 – Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity, today announced the addition of the NetSpan™ FDH Compact Series to its outside plant lineup at the 2007 FTTH Conference. This compact fiber distribution solution provides connections for fiber optic cables and passive optical splitters in FTTx applications and is an extension of the recently launched FDH cabinets. Emerson’s fiber cross-connect products have evolved into this new Compact Series that can be mounted to a ProFORM pedestal. The complete family of NetSpan FDH Solutions is ideal as a Local Convergence Point for aggregation in a centralized splitting Passive Optical Network (PON) FTTx architecture.

A 72-port FDH Compact Series is available in the ProFORM 10. The ProFORM 12 houses 96 and 144-port configurations. Utilizing 1x32 splitter modules, these high-density, lower port count FDH products allow for smaller and more cost effective deployment of fiber distribution hubs when compared to the conventional FDH cabinets.

“One of the key features of the NetSpan Compact FDH Series is its flexibility,” said George Wakileh, outside plant director of technology and new product development for Emerson Network Power. “With its compatibility between GPON, BPON, and EPON standards, backwards and forwards compatibility to different network architectures and its use in both single family residential and MDU environments, telco providers now have access to one fiber distribution solution that serves multiple applications.”

The smaller distribution count available in the NetSpan FDH Compact Series allows for deployment deeper into the network and is ideal for MDU applications. When deployed in a pedestal, it is buried directly in the ground, thereby eliminating the normal costs associated with a concrete pad. Providers also benefit from the pedestals’ flood-poof feature.

NetSpan FDH Compact Series Key Features:

• FDH enclosure allows for flexible mounting options: pedestal (flood proof), pad, pole, vault or wall (indoor or outdoor)
• Lower deployment cost by not having a separate closure/cabinet to splice the FDH cables
• Accommodates high-density, high performance 1x32, 1x16, 1x8, 2x32 & 2x16 modular optical GR1221-1209 PLC splitters
• Splitter modules have pre-parked jumpers
• Available in 72, 96 & 144 fiber distribution configurations
• Complete fiber management with radius limiting spools
• Self-intuitive fiber routing
• GR326 compliant termination