Chapter 14
Connecting Cables
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Making a BXM T3/E3 Connection
Each T3/E3 line module provides ports with both a transmit and receiver connector for each port. The
back cards can provide 4, 8, or 12 ports.
Figure 14-4 shows a typical T3/E3 cable connector that connects to the BXM T3/E3 cards.
Figure 14-4 BXM T3/E3 Cable Connector Detail
Push sleeve to connect
Retract sleeve to
release connection
Y-Cabling redundancy is supported on the BXM T3/E3 cards. An example of a Y-cable is shown in
Figure 14-5.
Release 9.3.30, Part Number 78-12907-01 Rev. E0, May 2005
SMF-155-4-BC
SMFLR-155-4-BC
SMF-622-2-BC
SMFLR-622-2-BC
SMF-622-BC
SMFLR-622-BC
BPX-XLR-622-BC
BPX-XLR-622-2-BC
BPX-STM1-EL-4-BC
SMB-posi-lock connector
Making a BXM T3/E3 Connection
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