AT&T 76450 - Manual (Page 23)

Common Systems Connection Standards AT&T Services, Inc
Date: June 2013
ATT-TP-76450, Issue 15
Copyright © 2013, AT&T . All Rights Reserved.
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6.18 Tie Bar
Panels that use cables of 25 pair and above shall have a tie bar affixed for tie wrapping. Do
not place cables without a tie bar on panel backplanes.
6.19 Use of "Y" Cable
If a "Y" cable is used, the junction must only fit in the vertical troughs, not Network Elements or
horizontal troughs, except switch cutover work.
6.20 Unusual Cable Types
Unusual wiring patterns, connectors and cable types need to be mitigated.
6.21 Protection of Cable and Jumpers
Network Equipment interconnection cabling/jumpers shall be provisioned with protection.