Common Systems Connection Standards

AT&T Services, Inc

Date: August 31, 2007

ATT-TP-76450, Issue 9

If the product uses various components that are interconnected together, document will be applicable for interconnection between the various external components and cabling in addition to stand-alone Common Systems components that may have been standardized with other products within the ATT Local Exchange companies. If the OEM has presented a solution that uses “off the shelf” separate components that are externally cabled within the bay or relay rack, validation and use of the ATT standard product lines shall be given.

Example: All DSX-1, DSX-3 and FDF panels will be provided by ADC Telecommunications Inc. for the ATT Local Exchange companies.

Finally, determinations will need to be made with AT&T Local Exchange company’s technical staff as to whether the items provided within the product meet either pre-assembled requirements or will be field assembled. Pre-assembled products will be considered within any Network Equipment/Element hardware box or panel that includes intelligent hardware or software. The assembly of multiple pre-assembled Network Equipment/Element products within the same footprint will be negotiated with the AT&T Local Exchange companies. The assembly of multiple pre-assembled Network Equipment/Element products outside of the same footprint will be handled as a field assembled installation. Any Network Equipment/Element that uses a passive product panel or box that does not include intelligent hardware or software will meet ATT Local Exchange Company’s and AT&T Corporation’s product approval standards and will be field assembled.

All assemblies, including internal wiring between components shall meet workmanship standards that include a neat and well-secured assembly with no sharp edges or cable/wire ends exposed.

1.5ATT-TP-76450 Internet Web Site

Copies of this document and general information about AT&T’s environmental equipment standards may be found at https://ebiznet.att.com/attnebs/.

1.6Product Evaluation Process

TP 76450 Product Evaluation Process is documented in Appendix A of this document. Equipment manufacturers should follow this process for each new Network Element under review by AT&T Local Exchange companies.

1.7Additional AT&T Requirements

The following is for notification purposes only. Refer to the directions given to obtain further information on these subjects. Verification of conformance to these standards is not part of the evaluation process for this section.

ATT-TP-76200, Network Equipment Power, Grounding, Environmental, and Physical Design Requirements

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