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Connecting to the DTE
Connection to the four ports of the unit is through the 100-pin connector on its
faceplate. Use one of the DTE cables listed under Cables You Need on page 3.
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Procedure
To connect the Hotwire 87xx TDM SDSL Termination Unit to your DTE:
1. Connect the 100-position connector of the cable to the connector on the faceplate
of the unit. Align one end of the cable connector with the card connector, then push
on the cable connector until it seats.
The end of the cable connector has two release buttons. To remove the connector,
press the release buttons simultaneously and pull the connector away from the
card.
2. Feed the cable through the Cable Guide if it is installed. When all cables are
installed, anchor them with cable ties to the rack, DSLAM, or Cable Guide.
3. Connect the four terminating connectors to your DTE.
Connecting to an MDF
You can connect the Hotwire DSLAM containing the Hotwire 87xx TDM SDSL
Termination Unit to an MDF or other demarcation point. Do not connect it to a POTS
splitter.
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Procedure
To connect the Hotwire DSLAM containing the unit to an MDF:
1. Plug the 50-position Telco cable into the appropriate connector on the DSLAM
using the following table.
For Model 8775 . . .
For Model 8785 . . .
DSLAM
Use the DSLAM Connectors Labeled . . .
8600
LINE (Front of chassis)
Not Applicable
8610
1– 3 (Rear of chassis)
1– 3 (Rear of chassis)
8800
SLOTS 1– 6, SLOTS 7–12,
SLOTS 13 –18 (Front of chassis)
Not Applicable
8810
SLOTS 1– 6, SLOTS 7–12,
SLOTS 13 –18 (Front of chassis)
1–18 (Rear of chassis)
8820
1–18 (Rear of chassis)
1–18 (Rear of chassis)
