Nortel Networks 1000M User Manual

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 Planning and designating a Main Distribution Frame
NN43021-310
Standard 02.01
December 2007
This chapter describes how to install and connect a CS 1000M system using 
the BIX or Krone Test Jack Frame (UK) cross-connect terminals.
Note: The examples shown here are BIX and Krone cross-connect 
systems. These items are commercially available, but are not supplied by 
Nortel.
This chapter contains the following procedures:
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Terminal block requirements
The cross-connect terminal requires enough connecting blocks to terminate:
up to 16 25-pair cables for each IPE shelf
up to four 25-pair cables for each Media Gateway and Media Gateway 
Expander
four conductors for the AUX cable from the Media Gateway
one 25-pair cable from each PFTU
wiring from telephones and trunks.
Installing the BIX cross-connect terminal
Procedure 11 describes how to install the BIX cross-connect terminal.
DANGER
Always use caution when installing or modifying 
telephone lines. Do not install telephone wiring during a 
lightning storm. Never touch uninsulated telephone 
wiring, unless the line is disconnected at the network 
interface.