Cable Distribution Flashcards

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Cable Distribution System

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An organized system that connects the network’s backbone in the MDF to the IDF and finally to the end user’s wall jacks

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Demarcation Point

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Where the internet service provider’s connection ends and your network begins

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Backbone Switch

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Connects to everything on the network

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Main Distribution Frame (MDF)

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A telecommunications closet which serves as the main starting point for all interior cabling

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Cable Tray

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A unit or assembly of units that form a rigid structural system to securely support the cables and raceways (usually located inside of a ceiling drop or raised floor)

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Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF)

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Contains an edge switch, a patch panel, and other associated equipment to support the floor and offices nearest to it

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66 Block (M Block)

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Used in older analog telephone systems and older CAT 3 networks and supports a 25-pair cable that would run to the MDF or IDF

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110 Block

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Supports high speed data networks for CAT 5 and above and includes the use of insulation displacement contract connectors (American style networks Voice & Data)b

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Krone Block

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Proprietary European alternative to 110 block

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BIX Block

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Another proprietary punch down block which is available in various sizes

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Patch Panel

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Keeps a data center or server room organized by making it easy to move, add, or change a cable distribution infrastructure

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Fiber Distribution Panels

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Converts Fiber Connections from one type to another, Patch Panel for Fiber

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