Panduit FOSMF Opticom Fiber Optic Splice Module

The Panduit FOSMF Opticom splice module delivers high-density fusion splice management for rack-mount fiber enclosures in datacenter and telecom installations. Engineered to hold and protect up to 24 individual fusion splices or 144 ribbon splices, this module integrates with Panduit Opticom fiber enclosures to provide organized splice storage, integrated cable slack management, and field-serviceable access. Self-stacking design with stack height 4 supports high-density builds, while the hinged cover and base simplify installation and maintenance. Compatible with OS2 single-mode and OM1/OM2/OM3/OM4 multimode fiber, plus factory-terminated pigtails. Black plastic construction, RoHS compliant.

Key Features

• Holds up to 24 fusion splices and 144 ribbon splices in a single module
• Self-stacking modules with stack height 4 for high-density rack-mount enclosures
• Integrated cable routing and fiber slack management for long cable runs
• Compatible with OS2, OM1, OM2, OM3/OM4 fiber types and factory-terminated pigtails
• Hinged cover and base for field-serviceable splice access
• Black plastic construction, RoHS compliant
• Dimensions: 0.36" H × 14.03" W (9.1mm × 356.4mm)

The FOSMF module's 24-fusion / 144-ribbon splice capacity makes it suitable for both standard single-fiber fusion splicing and mass ribbon termination in high-count backbone installations. The self-stacking design allows up to four modules to mount in a single Opticom enclosure, creating a compact splice tray array without external hardware or custom brackets. Integrated fiber routing channels guide individual strands from the splice holder to the cable exit point, preventing micro-bending and maintaining insertion loss specifications across all splice points. The module accepts standard 250µm buffered fiber, 900µm tight-buffered cable, and factory-terminated pigtails across OS2 single-mode and OM1/OM2/OM3/OM4 multimode fiber types, allowing installers to mix fiber grades within a single enclosure for phased migrations or multi-service deployments.

In datacenter and telecom splice enclosures, the FOSMF module addresses two critical installation challenges: splice protection and cable slack storage. The hinged cover shields fusion splices from dust and handling damage during enclosure service calls, while the base provides a stable mounting platform that prevents splice-tray movement during cable pulls or connector cleaning. The integrated slack storage loops accommodate up to 1.5 meters of excess fiber per splice point, essential for installations using pre-terminated trunk assemblies or deployments where future re-termination is anticipated. Self-stacking capability reduces rack U consumption in high-density builds—four modules occupy the same vertical space as a single standard splice tray, allowing installers to consolidate 96 fusion splices (or 576 ribbon splices) in a single 1U or 2U Opticom enclosure. The module ships with the base and hinged cover included; no additional mounting hardware required.

RoHS-compliant construction ensures the FOSMF module meets environmental requirements for commercial and government installations. For integrators deploying high-density fiber backbones in enterprise datacenters, telecom central offices, or campus network hubs, the FOSMF delivers field-proven splice management that scales with fiber count growth without requiring enclosure swaps or rack re-engineering.