Tài liệu Ethernet Distribution Frame docx

1st Edition
Ethernet/Data Connectivity
Distribution Frames
Patch Panels
Accessories

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Distribution Frame
Introduction ........................................................................................................................1
Ethernet Distribution Frame ................................................................................................5
Glide Cable Manager ..........................................................................................................6
Patch Panels
Introduction ........................................................................................................................8
T1 Demarcation Modular Patch Panels ..............................................................................12
Category 6 Patch Panels ....................................................................................................13
Category 5e Patch Panels ..................................................................................................14
RJ45 Coupler Panel............................................................................................................15
Fast Ethernet Patch Panels ................................................................................................16
Multimedia Patch Panels....................................................................................................17
Accessories
High Performance Patch Cords ..........................................................................................20
25-Pair Cable Assemblies ..................................................................................................21
Index ................................................................................................................................22

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Introduction
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Centralized Cross-Connect System for
Managing Ethernet Data Services
Situation
Ethernet-based data services offer the opportunity to create differentiation, command premium
pricing, and earn higher margins for such value-added data services as transparent LANs, storage
area networks, and virtual private networks. Extending native 10/100Base-T and Gigabit Ethernet
services across the LAN, WAN, and MAN means data services are less expensive to deploy,
provision quickly, and offer exceptional reliability and security. Yet as the Ethernet distribution
system grows with more routers and switches in central offices, all of these advantages can be
quickly erased by a poorly designed cabling and connectivity architecture.
As service providers move from being vendors of T1, T3 and OC-XX data pipes to partners
providing value-added Ethernet data services, an effective business model includes the following goals:
• Create a flexible, carrier-class Ethernet delivery system, and
• Decrease operating costs of Ethernet delivery.
Reaching these goals is contingent largely upon building the correct architecture to support
Ethernet data services.
Solution
Achieving the dual requirements of lower costs and carrier-class services is possible by creating a
centralized cross-connect patching system with an Ethernet Distribution Frame (EDF). An EDF
provides a cross-connect field that ties together all Ethernet network elements from multiple floors
of the central office (CO) or point-of-presence (POP), providing a common craft interface for
performing adds, upgrades, and rearrangements on Ethernet services. In this simplified
architecture, all network elements have permanent equipment cable connections that are, once
terminated, never handled again. Technicians isolate elements, connect new elements, route
around problems, and perform maintenance and other functions using semi-permanent patch
cord connections on the front of the EDF cross-connect bay. This craft-friendly design supports
cost-effective growth and change in the Ethernet distribution system.

Figure 1
Active Network
Element Bays
Ethernet
Distribution Frame
Active Network
Element Bays
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Benefits
• Lower operating costs. As compared to direct connect or interconnect designs, the EDF cross-
connect reduces the time it takes for adding cards, moving circuits, upgrading software, and
performing maintenance. Factory assembled cable assemblies and patch panels reduce installation time
and ensure consistent quality. In addition, this high-density interface for Ethernet distribution not only
maximizes active ports but also conserves valuable floor space.
• Improved reliability and availability. Permanent connections protect equipment cables from daily
activity that can damage cables. Moves, adds, and changes are effected on the patching field instead
of on the backplanes of sensitive routing and switching equipment, enabling changes in the network
without disrupting service. With the ability to isolate network segments for troubleshooting and
reroute circuits through simple patching, Operations gains time for making proper repairs during
regular hours instead of during night or weekend shifts.
• Competitive advantage. The EDF enables rapid changes to the network. Turning-up new service is
accomplished by plugging in a patch cord instead of the labor-intensive task of making multiple hard-wired
cable connections. As a result, cards are added to the network in minutes instead of hours, decreasing
time to revenue and providing a competitive edge—faster service availability—in the marketplace.
• Investment protection. Unlike direct connection of Ethernet elements, the logical EDF cross-connect

scales easily. As elements are added, transport methods changed, and new technologies implemented,
the EDF remains constant, providing the common craft interface for managing Ethernet distribution
without service disruption.
Implementation
Creating a craft-friendly, low-cost Ethernet
distribution system fully rated for Gigabit
Ethernet consists of the following:
Ethernet Distribution Frame, providing
the central location for cross-connecting all
Ethernet network elements in a CO or POP
with semi-permanent connections. Each EDF
consists of the following ADC equipment:
• 19" or 23" UEF zone 4 rack
• Glide Cable Management system,
consisting of vertical cable managers
installed on the sides of each rack as
well as upper and lower crossover
troughs
• Category 5e patch panels, RJ45/RJ21x,
providing up to 864 available Ethernet
ports per 7' rack
• Category 5e patch cords for creating
semi-permanent cross-connections
Active Network Element Frame
houses both active equipment and one or two distribution panels. It provides permanent connections
from active Ethernet equipment to distribution panels and from distribution panels to the EDF.
• 19" or 23" UEF zone 4 rack
• Glide Cable Management system, consisting of vertical cable managers installed on the sides of
each rack as well as an upper crossover trough
• One or two Category 5e patch panels, RJ45/RJ21x, mounted at the top of each bay with active

network elements mounted below
• Category 5e patch cords for making permanent RJ45 connections between Ethernet equipment and
distribution patch panels at the top of the bay
Cross-
Connect
Patch
Cord
Permanent
Equipment
Cable
Vertical Cable
Manager
Permanent
Equipment
Patch Cord
Ethernet
Distribution Frame
Active Network
Element Frame
Active
Ethernet
Equipment
Patch
Panels
Vertical Cable
Manager
Figure 2
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Permanent Equipment Cables, providing permanent connections between the EDF and distribution
panels in each Active Network Element Frame.
• Factory terminated and tested RJ21x 24-pair Category 5e cable assemblies, up to 90 meters in length
Optical Extension Platforms, providing E/O and O/E conversion for distances greater than 100 meters
between active equipment. May also be used for interoffice transport, for transport to customer
premises, and for interface with Ethernet network elements that require fiber optic interfaces.
• Rack mount, high-density design, mounted in or adjacent to EDF and active equipment bays
Fiber Cable Management, for termination, splice, and storage of fibers where media conversion occurs.
• Rack mount FL2000 panels, wall mount FL2000 boxes, or high-density Fiber Management Trays,
all with integrated cable management that connect and protect fibers
Power Distribution, for protection of critical active equipment such as routers and switches in the
Ethernet distribution system.
• PowerWorx
®
power distribution products include options for suppression of power line noise,
uninterrupted power, and fusing for multiple amperage equipment from a single rack unit design—
all with NEBS Level 3 certification and a 15 year warranty
Design Issues
• All cable assemblies, patch cords, and patch panels should be rated Category 5, 5e, or 6 to ensure
Gigabit Ethernet performance, per EIA/TIA 568-B.1 standards for LAN cabling. While Gigabit
Ethernet is designed to run on Category 5 or higher cabling, Category 5e and Category 6 cables
and components are preferred for new build-outs.
• Cabling distance between active network elements should be no more than 100 meters, which
includes both permanent cables and semi-permanent patch cords. Patch cord length should be less
than 10 meters due to attenuation from stranded cable. Distances greater than 100 meters require
optical transport and media conversion at both the EDF and active bays.
• Due to TIA standards that limit the proximity of connection points, limit the number of passive

connection points between active equipment to four with length between EDF and active
equipment of at least 15 meters to minimize electrical interaction between patch panels.
• Proper routing, management, and protection of cables and patch cords in both the EDF and active
element bays is essential for carrier-class reliability and availability. A system of vertical cable
managers with integrated slack managers not only offers proper management of cables, but also
provides increased bay density as compared to systems using horizontal cable managers. Vertical
cable managers should be sized 8 inches wide, except for inter-rack applications that require 10- or
12-inch widths.
• Select a standard patch cord length of less than 10 meters for the EDF and use slack managers in
vertical cable managers for routing and storage of extra cable lengths (see Figures 3 and 4). This
ensures that the cross-connect is easy to administer while providing protection for patch cords.
• Choose preconnectorized patch panels with RJ45 interfaces on the front and RJ21x interfaces on
the rear. Punchdown connectors (110) are reliable, but take more time to install and are prone to
installation errors such as cross wiring that disable ports. Gold-on-gold contacts between modular
interfaces on patch panels are pre-assembled cable assemblies ensure reliable and consistent
performance.
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Figure 3. Connect ports to the same side of the same EDF
cross-connect bay using vertical cable managers with slack
managers for handling extra cable lengths.
Figure 4. Upper and lower crossover managers with
vertical cable managers enable connection of ports on
opposite sides of the EDF cross-connect bay.
• Where E/O conversion is required, media converters should feature clear separation of optical,
electrical, and power supply cables to ensure system reliability. Distributed power architecture is also

preferred for improved performance, reliability, and system availability. Built-in intelligence enables
time saving in installation and troubleshooting with full view of UTP and optical link integrity from
one end of the circuit.
• System reliability depends upon proper management of fiber cables. Fiber panels and boxes should
include removable angled retainers as well as integrated splicing and slack storage. In addition,
single circuit access to fibers provides improved system reliability and availability by reducing the
chance for damage to adjacent fibers during routine maintenance of individual fibers.
Conclusion
Earning customers for value-added data services requires innovative offerings, a competitive price, and
superior reliability and availability. Extending native Ethernet across the LAN, WAN, and MAN opens the
door for new data services. However, building an infrastructure that keeps operating costs low while
providing exceptional reliability and 99.999% availability requires a centralized cross-connect EDF
designed to manage growth and change without disrupting service.
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7' EIA 19" UEF Zone 4 Rack
Glide Cable Management Adapter
PowerWorx

®
Power Distribution Panel
2RU Horizontal Cable Manager
Media Converter
Fiber Management Tray
48-Port Category 5e Panel
8" Glide Cable Management
Bottom Crossover Trough
ADC’s Ethernet Distribution Frame (EDF) forms a central patching location between active Ethernet network
elements. By creating a centralized craft interface for adds, upgrades, and rearrangements on Ethernet
equipment, the EDF enables change without service disruptions. This central patching location provides a
logical and easy-to-manage infrastructure due to two design characteristics:
• All network elements have permanent equipment cable connections that are, once terminated,
never handled again.
• All changes, circuit rerouting, upgrades, maintenance and other activities are accomplished using
semi-permanent patch cords on the front of the EDF cross-connect bay.
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Glide Cable Manager
Features
• Integrated front, rear, horizontal, and vertical cable management
• Patented rib cage design eliminates horizontal support trays and bars
• Supports up to 912 ports on a single rack
• Built-in bend radius protection ensures network integrity
• Designed for quick and easy moves, adds, and changes
• Optional slack managers available for 8-, 10-, and 12-inch widths
• Fits standard EIA rack with three-inch channel

• Used for single rack or as inter-rack unit
• Optional crossover troughs and horizontal cable managers available
• Optional EIA-standard horizontal support bars available
Description
Glide cable manager, vertical mount –
to equip both sides of a 7-foot rack, order
two Glide Cable Manager units
6", front only, without slack manager
6", front only, with slack manager
6", without slack manager
8", without slack manager
10", without slack manager
12", without slack manager
8", with slack manager
10", with slack manager
12", with slack manager
Crossover trough, 2 RU
Crossover trough, 4 RU
Black metal covers
41" x 6", four per pack
41" x 8", four per pack
41" x 10", four per pack
41" x 12", four per pack
Black metal cover, hinged
41" x 6", two per pack
Ordering Information
Ordering Number
ADCCMVIB06F-2
ADCCMVIBS06F-2
ADCCM-06

ADCCM-08
ADCCM-10
ADCCM-12
ADCCMS-08
ADCCMS-10
ADCCMS-12
ADCCMTG02
ADCCMTG04
ADCCMVIBC06B4
ADCCMVIBC08B4
ADCCMVIBC10B4
ADCCMVIBC12B4
ADCC06-2
Glide Cable Manager with
Slack Managers
Cover in Black Metal
Glide Cable Manager
Shown in Cabinet
2 RU Crossover Trough
4 RU Crossover Trough
Horizontal Cable Manager
Installation Drawing for Glide
Cable Manager, Cabinet Mount
Glide Cable Manager,
Cabinet Mount
Slack Manager
Stabilizer
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Glide Cable Manager
Description
Glide cable manager, cabinet mount –
ships 4 per pack
6" x 10 RU
6" x 20 RU
Glide cable manager, cabinet mount,
with cable retention – ships 4 per pack
3" x 20 RU
6" x 20 RU
Ordering Information
Ordering Number
ADCCMVIB-CB10-4
ADCCMVIB-CB-4
ADCCMVIB-3CB20-4
ADCCMVIB-6CB20-4
Notes: Equips standard 7' cabinet with front or rear cable management.
Order two 4-packs to equip front and rear of cabinet.
Description
Crossover troughs
2 RU, black
4 RU, black, 23" rack
4 RU, black
Horizontal cable managers
2 RU
3 RU
4 RU
With slack managers, 3 RU

With slack managers, 4 RU
Rear cable management bar, 19"
1" extension
Rear cable management bar, 19"
4" extension
Slack manager
Stabilizers
6.18"
8.38"
10.18"
12.18"
Extender brackets, 19" to 23"
1 RU
2 RU
4 RU
Ordering Information
Ordering Number
ADCCMTG02
ADCCMTG04-23
ADCCMTG04
ADCCMHIB-2U
ADCCMHIB-3U
ADCCMHIB-4U
ADCCMHIBS-3U
ADCCMHIBS-4U
ADCCMRSB
ADCCMRSB-4
ADCCMVIBSP
ADCCMVESB06
ADCCMVESB08

ADCCMVESB10
ADCCMVESB12
EB-17B
EB-35B
EB-70B
Note: Stabilizer used at end of line-up for each Vertical Integrator section.
Description
7' equipment racks
Self-assembly aluminum relay rack, 3" channel
Black
Brushed aluminum
Welded steel relay rack, 3" channel, black
Welded steel relay rack, Zone 4 rated, black
Unequal flange
Network unequal flange
Ordering Information
Ordering Number
ADCRACKBLK73
ADCRACKMF73
ADCRACKBLK73WS
ADCRACKBLK73UE
PWUEF-7ERN-BLK
Spacing
19" EIA
19" EIA
19" EIA
19" EIA
23" EIA