Chapter 2 Hardware Installation and Connections

2.6 MDF Connections

This section shows you how to connect the splitter chassis to a Main Distribution Frame (MDF).

2.6.1 MDF Connections Overview

Observe the following before you start:

•Refer to Chapter 5 on page 75 for the gauge of telephone wire to use.

•Follow the pin assignments shown in the line card User’s Guide to wire Telco-50 cables to Telco-50 connectors.

2.6.2MDF (Main Distribution Frame)

An MDF is usually installed between subscribers’ equipment and the telephone company (CO) in a basement or telephone room. The MDF is the point of termination for the outside telephone company lines coming into a building and the telephone wiring in the building.

Figure 37 MDF (Main Distribution Frame) Wiring

•Connect wiring to end-user equipment to the lower ports of an MDF and connect wiring from the telephone company to the upper ports of an MDF (see the previous figure).

•Some MDFs have surge protection circuitry built in between the two banks; thus, do not connect telephone wires from the telephone company directly to your IES.

•Use a punch-down tool to seat telephone lines into MDF blocks.

 

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