Nortel Networks 1000M Terminal block requirements, Installing the BIX cross-connect terminal

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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:

•Procedure 11: “Installing the BIX cross-connect terminal” on page 135.

•Procedure 12: “Installing the Krone Test Jack Frame (UK)” on page 138.

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.

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.

Installing the BIX cross-connect terminal

Procedure 11 describes how to install the BIX cross-connect terminal.

NN43021-310 Standard 02.01 December 2007