Cross-Connects; Cross-Connect Wire Type; Cross-Connect Length - ADC DSX-1 User Manual

4.4 Cross-Connects

4.4.1

Cross-Connect Wire Type

Recommended cross-connect cable should be 24 AWG conductor with independent twisted
pairs and a binder wire all twisted together.
4.4.2

Cross-Connect Length

The DSX cross-connect wires add to the overall digital signal losses depending on the wire
length. To assure reliable signal levels, the recommended maximum cross-connect length
including cross-aisle cables is 85 feet as shown in
to IN and IN to OUT.
DSX JACK
OUT
IN
CROSS AISLE
PANEL
OUT
IN
Figure 5. Typical Cross-Aisle Panel Cabling
CROSS AISLE PANEL
OUT
IN
CROSS-
CONNECT
Figure 6. Typical Cross-Connect Tie Arrangement
ADCP-80-325 • Issue 4 • January 2001
CROSS AISLE
PANEL
OUT
IN
SEPARATE
TIE CABLES
8386-A
Figure 6. Always cross-connect from OUT
OUT
IN
TIE
CABLES
85.00 FT.
(25.90 M)
© 2001, ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
DSX JACK
OUT
IN
CROSS-
CONNECT
8387-A
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