Comtest Networks MTAS-192 METALLIC TEST ACCESS SYSTEM User Manual

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents .......................................................................................................... v

Chapter 1

Introduction.............................................................................................. 1

1.1

Overview........................................................................................................ 1

1.2

The Metallic Test Access System .................................................................. 1

1.3

Hardware Overview ....................................................................................... 3
1.3.1

The MTAS Shelf ............................................................................... 3

1.3.2

The Test Access Controller Cards.................................................... 8

1.3.3

The Line Cards (Splitter Cards and Test Access Only Cards).......... 9

Chapter 2

Preparing for Installation ...................................................................... 13

2.1

Installation Personnel................................................................................... 13

2.2

Site Survey .................................................................................................. 13

2.3

Environmental .............................................................................................. 13

2.4

Tools and Materials Required ...................................................................... 13

2.5

Ethernet Requirements ................................................................................ 14

2.6

Shelf Power Supply ..................................................................................... 14

2.7

Physical Requirements ................................................................................ 14

2.8

Unpacking.................................................................................................... 15

2.9

Inspection .................................................................................................... 15

2.10 Packing List ................................................................................................. 15

2.10.1 Shelf ............................................................................................... 15
2.10.2 Cards.............................................................................................. 16

Chapter 3

Installing the MTAS Shelf...................................................................... 17

3.1

Mounting the MTAS-192 Shelf ..................................................................... 17

3.2

Installing the MTAS Circuit Packs ................................................................ 17

Chapter 4

Cabling.................................................................................................... 21

4.1

Backplane Connectors................................................................................. 21
4.1.1

MTAS-CM Connectors ................................................................... 24

4.1.2

MTAS-CS Connectors .................................................................... 24

4.1.3

xDSL Filter Card Connectors.......................................................... 25

4.2

Cabling......................................................................................................... 25
4.2.1

Grounding Connector ..................................................................... 26