Joint and Termination Enclosures;

Question 1

State what five characteristics are important in a Joint Enclosure?

Answer 1

Configurations
Mechanical
Optical
Ease of Use
Types of Joint Enclosure

Question 2

State the locations that Termination Enclosures can be installed?

Answer 2

• Rack mounted
• Wall-mounted
• Desk mounted
• Floor mounted

Question 3

What is the general rule for heavy equipment such as UPS’ when deciding the installation location within a telecoms cabinet?

Answer 3

As a rule, heavy equipment such UPS, Core switches and SAN’s etc are recommended to be installed at the bottom of the rack.

Question 4

Where should FOPPs be situated within a telecoms cabinet?

Answer 4

The top of the rack is intended for optical port equipment.

Question 5

Explain why Patch Lists are important?

Answer 5

Patching lists provide corresponding information from the patch panel to the end location of the Telecoms Access Point (TAP). This ensures that it is easier to patch in any new connections in the future and in the event of faults, they much easier and quicker to locate.