Cisco Flexible Solutions Taps Installation Guide

 

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The Flexible Solutions Tap (FST) provides the features of Cisco Surge Gap™ taps 
with the addition of increased flexibility in system design via two types of optional 
plug-in modules. In addition to increased flexibility, these and other features 
provide enhanced reliability essential to successful video and telephony service 
delivery. 

The Flexible Solutions Tap faceplate and housing is similar in form, fit, and function 
to traditional taps. However, the Flexible Solutions Tap offers a variety of enhanced 
features essential to the successful delivery of telephony and other advanced 
services. 

The following are features of the tap. 

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Optional Reverse Attenuator (RA) plug-in modules that provide more loss in the 
reverse spectrum 

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Optional Inverse Equalizer (IEQ) plug-in modules (cable sim) that offer 
flexibility in reverse path design 

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Available in 2-, 4- and 8-way versions 

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Rugged design enables the products to continue to operate after surges 

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6 kV surge protection provides significantly improved protection against voltage 
transients in lightning strike areas and locations with unreliable power networks 

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12 amp through current rating 

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Improved return loss performance 

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AC/RF bypass switch provides interruption-free service to rest of network 
during faceplate removal 

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Backwards compatible housing supports economical faceplate upgrades 

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AL360T housing with powder coating for superior environmental protection 

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Sealed and swaged extended F-ports for maximum resistance to moisture ingress 

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Nickel plated brass F-ports to ensure a corrosion-resistant drop interface 

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Component covers for additional protection of faceplate circuitry during 
maintenance