Cisco Systems 8600 Series manual BPX Switch Cabling Summary, Trunk Cabling, Power Cabling

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BPX Switch Cabling Summary

This appendix provides details on the cabling required to install the BPX switch.

Note In all cable references, the transmit direction is from the BPX switch, receive is to the BPX switch.

Trunk Cabling

Trunk cables connect the customer DSX-3 crossconnect point or T3-E3 Interface Module to the BPX switch at the LM-3T3 back card. Refer to Table B-1for details.

Table B-1	Trunk Cables
Cable Parameter Description
Type:	75-ohm coax cable (RG-59 B/U for short runs, AT&T 734A for longer runs). Two per
	T3/E3 line (XMT and RCV).
	For European shipment of the BXM-E3 cards, in order to meet CE mark transient test
	requirement (IEC1000-4-4), RG-17G double shielded SMB cable must be used.
Max. Length:	450 feet max. between the BPX switch and the DSX-3/E3 point.
Connector:	Terminated in male BNC; Rx is receive from trunk, Tx is transmit to trunk.

Power Cabling

Power connections are made to the AC Power Supply Shelf or the DC Power Entry Module at the rear of the BPX switch. Refer to Table B-2and Table B-3.(next page) for acceptable cable and wire types.

AC Powered Nodes

AC power cables may be provided by the customer or ordered from Cisco. Several standard cables are available (see Table B-2). AC cables with other plugs or different lengths may be special ordered. For users who wish to construct their own power cable, the cable must mate with an IEC320 16/20A male receptacle on rear of the AC Power Supply Assembly.

BPX Switch Cabling Summary B-1