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Meridian Administration Tools

The Option 11C Mini supports the Meridian Administration Tools (MAT) application. For information about MAT requirements and installing MAT for the Option 11C Mini, refer to the MAT User Guides.

Cross-connect terminal requirements

Allow for future expansion and equipment changes at the cross-connect terminal.

The cross-connect terminal must have enough space for connecting blocks to terminate the following wires:

five 25-pair cables from each Main Chassis

four 25-pair cables from the Chassis Expander

four conductors for the AUX cable from the Main Chassis

one 25-pair cable from each QUA6 PFTU

wiring from telephone sets and trunks

The BIX cross-connect system is recommended for use with the Option 11C Mini system. However, use of this system is not mandatory. You can use some other cross-connect systems (for example, the Krone Test Jack Frame for the UK and the Reichle Masari cross-connect terminal for Germany).

Only allow authorized personnel to access the Krone Test Jack Frame. Install the Krone Test Jack Frame in a locked room or in an environment that prevents free access to the equipment. The Krone Test Jack Frame must meet this safety requirement to receive approval.

You can find information about the BIX cross-connect system in the following documents:

BIX In-BuildingCross-Connect System Material Description (631-4511-100)

BIX In-Building Cross-Connect System Material Installation and Servicing (631-4511-200)

Refer to “Chapter 13 — Installing and connecting the cross-connect terminal” on page 169 for additional information about the BIX, Krone Test Jack Frame, and Reichle Masari cross-connect terminals.

553-3021-209 Standard 3.00 April 2000

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Nortel Networks Option 11C Mini manual Cross-connect terminal requirements, Meridian Administration Tools