Specifications

Chapter 5: Installation
Gathering the Necessary Tools and Supplies
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5000 Installation Manual – Issue 3.0, October 2008 Page 5-11
If installing any T1 or E1 and/or Primary Rate Interface (PRI) trunks: Depending on the type
of T1/PRI or E1/PRI termination used by the service provider [network provider] and how close
it is to the MDF, the following tools and supplies are also needed. The T1 or PRI trunk is usually
connected to the standard RJ-48C modular jack provided on the T1M or T1M-2 module. See
page 5-29 for more information.
• For T1/PRI trunks terminated on RJ-48C jacks near the MDF or for E1/PRI trunks
terminated on RJ-45 jacks near the MDF:
o Four-pair, non-reversing, mod-to-mod line cords (one for each T1/PRI trunk installed).
o For T1/PRI or E1/PRI trunks terminated on RJ-48C [RJ45 in Europe] jacks away from
the MDF. See Figure 5-10 on page 5-30.
o Eight-conductor modular jack [line jack unit] assemblies—two for each T1/PRI or E1/
PRI span installed.
o Four-pair, non-reversing, mod-to-mod line cords—two for each T1/PRI or E1/PRI span
installed.
o T1 or E1 cable—enough to extend from each telco RJ-48C [RJ45 in Europe] jack to
the MDF. For cable specifications, see page 4-29.
• For T1/PRI or E1/PRI trunks terminated on an 66-type block:
o Eight-conductor modular jack assemblies [line jack unit]—one for each T1/PRI trunk
installed. See Figure 5-12 on page 5-31.
o Four-pair, non-reversing, mod-to-mod line cords—one for each T1/PRI trunk installed.
o T1 or E1 cable—enough to extend from each telco [network provider] termination to
the MDF. For cable specifications, see page 4-29.