SYSTIMAX® Constellation®
The old rules no longer apply
The enterprise network is on the move. A growing number of high-power, connected devices are needed at the network edge—in the ceilings, walls and outdoors—often far beyond the standards-defined reach of the structured cabling network. The is disrupting traditional LAN/IP network design.
Extending power and data to the edge means more telecom rooms (TRs)/intermediate distribution fields (IDFs), and less usable real estate. It adds equipment, complexity and skilled labor requirements to network teams that are already stretched thin. In short, the network’s move to the edge presents challenges that the cabling standards were not designed to address. It’s time to rethink the network.
The Constellation platform: 10X more power, 5X longer distance, 85% less space.
The SYSTIMAX Constellation platform is a breakthrough infrastructure solution for today’s rapidly expanding networks.
It uses hybrid power/fiber cabling to deliver up to 1 kW of fault-managed power and 10 Gbps of data from the main equipment room to compact distribution hubs (Constellation Stars) located up to 500 meters away. Each Constellation Star is a mini TR or IDF, connecting and powering up to 50 devices via Category 6/6A patch cords.
By eliminating the need for TRs on each floor, the Constellation platform occupies 85% less space than traditional LAN/IP networks. So, enterprises can dramatically reduce their network’s size, cost and carbon footprint while delivering 10X more power across 5X longer distances.
The Constellation Stars
At the edge of the Constellation solution is the Constellation Star, a compact distribution node that can be installed in the ceiling, walls or outdoors.
Each Constellation Star supports up to 50 connected devices with 1 kW of power and up to 16 fiber strands. Multiple service outlets power PoE access layer switches, building automation controllers, DAS fiber and other high-power devices.
With redundant paths for power and data, the Constellation Star supports critical applications such as emergency services and alarms. The pre-term/field-term Cat 6/6A cables are CPR rated for international use or plenum rated for North American use, making the Constellation platform a truly global solution.
Powerful benefits
Consolidate network resource
- Eliminate the need for TRs on every floor.
- Shrink real estate requirements up to 85%.*
- Consolidate all UPS systems into one location.
- Eliminate redundant power and connectivity equipment.
- Support traditional Ethernet/PoE, PON and legacy BAS.
Simplify and accelerate
- Reduce skilled labor requirements by 50%.*
- Easily expand/reconfigure coverage zones.
- Deploy in the ceiling, walls or rack-mounted enclosures.
- Reduce infrastructure hardware by more than half.*
- Cut deployment time by up to 57%.*
Improve sustainability
- Reduce raw material and manufacturing requirements.
- Lower power usage by consolidating equipment.
- Cut truck rolls and carbon emissions through simplified design.
- Reduce network copper up to 59%.*
- Eliminate 65% of plastic.*
* Compared to a use case estimation using traditional standards-based LAN/IP network
Wide-ranging use cases
VENUES/ STADIUMS
Distance/ flexibility
High power and bandwidth for wireless applications
LARGE RETAIL & SHOPPING MALLS
Distance/ flexibility
High power and bandwidth for wireless applications Enhanced tenant space management
WAREHOUSE/ DISTRIBUTION/ MANUFACTURING
Distance/ flexibility
High power and bandwidth for wireless applications
AIRPORTS
Distance/ flexibility
High power and bandwidth for wireless applications Enhanced tenant space management
COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE
Dynamic and hybrid workplaces
Wi-Fi First initiatives Enhanced CRE tenant space management
EDUCATION
Fiber to the class
Future-proof for high-bandwidth learning tech AR/VR/AI in classroom Collapsed campus distribution for higher education /community colleges
HEALTHCARE
Density
High power and bandwidth for wireless applications
The Constellation solution adapts to diverse environments—from stadiums and warehouses to healthcare and education—to support multiple use cases.
- Add an accessible, in-ceiling Wi-Fi® connectivity layer
- Consolidate and centralize multiple UPS systems
- Support huge numbers/types of devices at the edge
- Create an easily adaptable multitenant network
Explore our reference designs tailored to your vertical.
Awards & Innovation
Platinum Honoree Award
CI&M Cabling Innovators Award, 2023
Featured products
Constellation solution
Constellation’s streamlined all-modular design supports converged and segmented networks, ac and dc applications, and a variety of connectivity options.
- Ceiling-mounted Constellation Point
- Power transmitter supports up to 12 kW of fault managed power
- Power transition panel
- Hybrid power/fiber trunks span up to 500 meters from the main equipment room to Constellation Points throughout the facility
Propel modules
Four sizes of interchangeable plug-and-play modules and a range of MPO, LC, SN adapters and connectors keep your network more agile with a minimum number of components.
- Eight-, 12-, 16- and 24-fiber modules
- LC and MPO eight-, 12- and 24-fiber components with internal shutters
- Method B Enhanced polarity
Propel panels
Propel’s modular high-density panels are designed for fast, easy deployment by a single technician and let you mix and match different components in the same panel.
- One-person install
- Modular cable mounting system
- Front and rear access
Category 6A patch cords
Category 6A Ethernet connects each Constellation Point to as many as 50 devices.
- Superior thermal performance
- 10G bandwidth capabilities
- Long-term data/PoE support for next-gen devices
Resources and tools
Access the information and assistance you need to evaluate, design, and deploy the Constellation platform.
Brochure and ordering guide
Browse our brochure which highlights information about our Constellation platform.
Reference Architectures
The Constellation platform is based on modular components deployed in a simplified, repeatable architecture.
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Additional resources
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Constellation Product Overview
A quick guide that overviews the Constellation system and architecture
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Constellation® Reference Architectures
Compilation of all reference architectures for Constellation
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Brochure: Introducing Constellation
Brochure provides a complete overview of the Constellation system and architecture and provides ordering information.
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Product Overview: Constellation - Spanish
A quick guide that overviews the Constellation system and architecture
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Constellation Product Overview
A quick guide that overviews the Constellation system and architecture
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Constellation® Reference Architectures
Compilation of all reference architectures for Constellation
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Download
Brochure: Introducing Constellation
Brochure provides a complete overview of the Constellation system and architecture and provides ordering information.
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Product Overview: Constellation - Spanish
A quick guide that overviews the Constellation system and architecture