GigaDuct Express Waterfall Outlet

The GigaDuct express waterfall outlet is an innovative solution designed to manage the critical transition of fibre optic cables from horizontal overhead pathways down to equipment racks and cabinets. The non-intrusive, low-profile outlets are easily placed over the sidewall of any new or existing straight duct to create a rapid radius-controlled vertical drop off point from a horizontal run. Its plug-and-play design simplifies fibre routing to racks, cabinets, and equipment.

Key features and benefits:

• Protects optical fibre: Ensures critical bend radius control, preventing damage and maintaining signal integrity as fibres transition from horizontal to vertical
• Flexible and adaptable: Allows for vertical fibre drop-offs at any point along a straight duct run, supporting dynamic data centre layouts and easy moves, adds, or changes (MACs). Can be paired with an optional trumpet to provide optimal bend radius for exiting fibres, or with outlet adaptors to transition to flexible tubing or duct
• Tool-free and fast installation: Mounts directly onto existing ducting without tools or cutting, significantly reducing installation time and labour costs
• Optimal cable management: Provides a clean, organised, and secure pathway for fibre cables, enhancing physical protection and overall system neatness
• Safe and compliant: Constructed from halogen free, fire retardant (LSZH) material (UL94V-0), meeting high safety standards essential for critical infrastructure environments.

The express waterfall outlet addresses two critical concerns when selecting a fibre raceway for your data centre: stability and flexibility.

• Tool-less/Add-Anywhere: The express waterfall requires no tools and can attach anywhere along the duct, using a secure snap-on mechanism. There is no need for bulky supporting brackets.
• Reliability & Security: For a data centre component, stability is non-negotiable, that is why the express waterfall does not slip, rotate, or detach once installed.

The low-profile design of the Express Waterfall Outlet is engineered to maximize the available space above your racks. In environments where every millimetre counts, the compact size of the outlet simplifies overhead deployment, particularly in data centres with restricted ceiling height or complex existing ductwork, a capability often compromised by bulkier competitor products.

By minimising its physical footprint, the outlet helps maintain optimal airflow within the hot aisle/cold aisle setup, preventing the cable congestion and airflow restriction that can lead to hot spots and increased cooling costs.

The express waterfall outlet has a low-profile two-piece cover system that dramatically improves operational efficiency.

• Hinged Access Section: Quick entry to the main fibre route.
• Zero Disruption Maintenance: Add or adjust bypass fibres without removing the main cover, keeping existing fibres safe and network uptime intact.