ADTRAN 25 manual Add Terminal

APPENDIX C: System Additions or Changes

Add Terminal

1.Evaluate the cabinet unit power load using the procedures under “Evaluate cabinet unit Power Load” in this appendix.

2.Check for available ports on a compatible CP using the SAT or by checking the octopus cables attached to the 25-pair receptacles on the back of the cabinet.

3.If a port is available, connect the building wiring from the terminal to an unused termination on the SIP, following the instructions under “connect Cabinets to SIP” in Section 2. Then, insert plug on the

octopus cable into the modular jack.

4.If a port is not available, add the correct CP and octopus cable, following the procedures under “Add Circuit Pack” in this appendix. Then connect the building wiring from the terminal to a termination on the SIP, following the procedures under “Install Cross-Connect Equipment” in Section 2. Next, connect the new CP to the SIP with an octopus cable, following the procedures under “Connect Cabinets to SIP” in Section 2. Finally, install the terminal, following the procedures under “Install Terminals” in Section 2.

5.Follow standard procedures for translating the terminal port using the SAT.

6.Document the new terminal on the Voice and Data Station Records Form.

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