1 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 866-7385 © 2025, AFL, all rights reserved. P P -1-00425, Revision 1, 9.16.2025 Specications are subject to change without notice. Optical Connectivity 1 The Tier 22 Switchblade Fiber Containment Vault is a cutting-edge solution designed for efficient fiber optic cable storage and deployment. Built with innovation in mind, this vault features a unique folding design that dramatically reduces shipping costs and storage space footprint, making it ideal for businesses with high-volume logistics and storage needs. When ready for deployment, the Switchblade Vault unfolds with ease, allowing for quick and seamless transition from storage to field use. When combined with other AFL products, the 17”x30” Switchblade FCV-1 Fiber Containment Vault can hold up to 864F spliced fibers with the Apex ® X-1/X-2S Splice Closures and Wrapping Tube Cable (WTC) with SpiderWeb Ribbon ® (SWR ® ) —or multiple AFL RTD ™ Terminals – Powered by Prodigy ® . Switchblade ® FCV-1 Fiber Containment Vault Benefits • Folding Design The compact, foldable construction makes shipping and storage significantly more efficient, saving valuable space and reducing costs. • Fast Deployment The vault's user-friendly design ensures a rapid setup, allowing technicians to quickly move from inventory to the field, minimizing downtime. • Durable Construction Crafted from high-quality materials, the Switchblade Vault offers reliable protection and secure containment for fiber optic cables, ensuring long-lasting performance in demanding environments. • Scalable Capacity Accommodates a wide range of cable quantities and configurations, providing flexibility to meet diverse operational needs. • Field-Ready Designed for the challenges of the field, this vault is both rugged and easy to transport, making it a perfect solution for fiber optic deployment teams. • Non-conductive and non-corrosive • Made in the USA Features • Hinged corners to allow folding with screw locking mechanism • Meets ANSI-77 Tier 22 loading requirements • “Cleated” lid to help ensure lid stays in place • Mouse hole knockouts to bring in conduit • Accessory accommodations: – Latching option on lid – Lid RFID locator attached to lid – Provisions for cable support racks – Provisions for closure hanging bar – Interchangeable customer name plate continued Folded for Ease of Shipping and Storage Lid with Optional Slam Latch Standard Lid without Latch BABA/BEAD compliant configurations and part numbers indicated where applicable. Non-compliant items may be eligible for BEAD De Minimis waiver. For complete list of compliant part numbers, see AFL BEAD Program Compliant Equipment List on our website. 2 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 866-7385 © 2025, AFL, all rights reserved. P P -1-00425, Revision 1, 9.16.2025 Specications are subject to change without notice. Optical Connectivity 2 The collapsible design of Switchblade fiber containment vaults delivers unmatched transportation and storage space efficiency when compared to traditional vaults. Freight Cost Comparison Standard 53-ft trucks can transport a total of 250 FCV-1 Switchblade fiber containment vaults on a full truck load (FTL). By comparison, an FTL of traditional vaults is maxed at approximately 200 total vaults. Utilizing fewer trucks to deliver more equipment in less deliveries contributes to increased project profitability. Fewer trucks also consume less fuel resulting in positive environmental and sustainability impacts. 250 UNITS MAX Switchblade® Fiber Containment Vaults Standard Handholes up to 1.5X More Vaults Shipped Switchblade ® FCV-1 Fiber Containment Vault Specifications PARAMETER DESCRIPTION Dimensions (External) 26" W x 37" L x 27" D (21” Shortened) Dimensions (Internal) 17" W x 30" L x 24" D (18" Shortned) Dimensions (Folded) Standard: 11" W x 52" D x 27" H Shortened: 11" W x 52" D x 21" H Weight – lbs Base: 69 lbs Shortened Base: 56 lbs Tier 22 Lid: 36 lbs Qualifications Governing Body Standard Code ANSI SCTE 77 2017 Test Rating – lbf Tier 22: 33,750 lbf continued BABA/BEAD compliant configurations and part numbers indicated where applicable. Non-compliant items may be eligible for BEAD De Minimis waiver. For complete list of compliant part numbers, see AFL BEAD Program Compliant Equipment List on our website. 3 AFLglobal.com 1 (800) 866-7385 © 2025, AFL, all rights reserved. P P -1-00425, Revision 1, 9.16.2025 Specications are subject to change without notice. Optical Connectivity 3 Switchblade ® FCV-1 Fiber Containment Vault FCV-1 X XX X X XX = Blank CM = Communication * Contact AFL for custom logos X = No Latch S = Slam Latch X = No Racks R = Racks X = No Locator L = Locator Ordering Information – Base with Lid Lid Latch Locator Cable Racks Lid Logo FCV-1 = 17x30 BCV-1 = BABA compliant 17x30 Family Size FCV-1-LID L XX X X = No Latch S = Slam Latch X = No Locator L = Locator Ordering Information – Lid Only Latch Locator Lid Logo FCV-1-LID = 17x30 BCV-1-LID = BABA compliant 17x30 Lid Family Size 24 Internal Depth 24 = 24 inches 18 = 18 inches 22 Tier 22 = Tier 22 22 Tier 22 = Tier 22 FCV-2-BASE Ordering Information – Base Only FCV-1-BASE = 17x30 BCV-1-BASE = BABA compliant 17x30 Base Family Size 24 Internal Depth 24 = 24 inches 18 = 18 inches X X = No Racks R = Racks Cable Racks XX = Blank CM = Communication * Contact AFL for custom logos XL XL = One-piece Lid Lid BABA/BEAD compliant configurations and part numbers indicated where applicable. Non-compliant items may be eligible for BEAD De Minimis waiver. For complete list of compliant part numbers, see AFL BEAD Program Compliant Equipment List on our website.