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Cabling Requirements
Cables supplied to the cabinet must meet the following minimum requirements.
Function
Facility
Requirements
Power
Ground
Copper
2 AWG solid bare copper wire (to earth ground circuit);
terminates to ground bar with 2-hole compression lug
AC
Copper
6 to 8 AWG; Follow National Electric Code (NEC) and local
codes
Transport
OCn optical
Fiber
OSP: single-mode fiber (SMF-28); splices should not exceed
0.5 dB loss
Jumpers: single-mode fiber; LC, SC, ST, or FC connectors
(from OSP splices/distribution) to LC connectors
(equipment)
DS3
Copper
RG-735 mini coaxial cable; 75 Ohm SMB connectors
T1
Copper
22 to 24 AWG shielded twisted pair copper; terminate with
MS
2
or 710 connectors
Subscriber
DS0, xDSL,
DS1
Copper
22 to 24 AWG twisted pair copper; terminate with MS
2
or
710 connectors
PON
Fiber
OSP: single-mode fiber (SMF-28); splices should not exceed
0.5 dB loss
Jumpers: single-mode fiber; LC or SC connectors (from
equipment) to LC, SC, ST, or FC (OSP splices/distribution)
Note:
Local climatic conditions, site conditions, or local practices may require adjustments to
cabling requirements.
