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Comtest Networks
MTAS-192
June 2006
Installation Guide
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4.1.3 xDSL Filter Card Connectors
The xDSL Splitter and Splitter with Test Access line cards have one female RJ-21
connector labeled "DSL".
Table 10: Connectors of the xDSL Filter Cards
Connector Description
DSL
50-pin (25 pair) RJ-21 female connector – one per line card
slot - for connection to DSLAM.
4.2 Cabling
Refer to Table 11 for a summary of the recommended cables required for installation.
Table 11: MTAS-192 Shelf Cabling Requirements Summary
Interface Cable
Requirements
Recommendations
COMM 1 and
COMM 2
8-wire STP CAT5
STP CAT5 assembly
TAPs
8-wire UTP or STP CAT5
STP CAT5 recommended
DATA 1 and
DATA 2
8-wire UTP or STP CAT5
STP CAT5 recommended
Alarm Jacks
4-wire UTP CAT3
Normally open (NO) dry contacts
Power Terminal
Blocks
#16 - #18 AWG solid or
stranded copper wire
Fuse should be 0.5 Amp for
48 VDC circuit
Ground Screw
#14 AWG solid copper wire
RJ-21 Connectors
UTP or STP CAT5 or CAT3
cable with non-shielded
housing. Minimum #26 AWG
to be used.
Ethernet
8-wire UTP or STP CAT5
STP CAT5 recommended
COM 1
For debug purposes only
AUX 1
8-wire UTP or STP CAT5
STP CAT5 recommended