CALCULATING RING LENGTH
Page C-11
Internal Trunk Length =
2 x (TCU Patch Cables) +
(Rack to Rack Patch Cables) +
(Concentrator to Concentrator Patch Cables)
where:
TCU Patch Cables = 12'
Rack to Rack Patch Cables =
45' x (number of Racks - 1)
Concentrator to Concentrator Patch Cables =
12' x (number of Concentrators - number of Racks)
Figure C-3. Wiring Closet Cabling
NOTE: You are hereby authorized to copy the next page (UTP Cable
Length Worksheet) in this appendix. Copy the worksheet for your
planning needs, but remember to keep a blank copy for future network
configuration changes.
MAIN
RING
WALL
PLATE
WALL
PLATE
STATION 1
STATION 2
IN
OUT
WIRING CLOSET
LOBE CABLING
TRUNK CABLING
From Previous
Wiring Closet
To Next
Wiring Closet
8'
8'
8'
30'
8'