
Section 9, ATT-TP-76400 DETAIL ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS
AT&T January, 2012
Table 9-1 – summary of changes in section 9
Revision Date Item Action Requirements Change Notification
3/26/2014 6.3.1 Modification ATT-TP-76400-103
4/1/2014 6.4.1 Modification ATT-TP-76400-104
4/9/2014 6.4.13 Add ATT-TP-76400-105
4/18/2014 7.1.4 Add ATT-TP-76400-106
5/15/2014 6.4.13 Modification ATT-TP-76400-107
5/16/2014 7.1.4 Modification ATT-TP-76400-109
10/2/2014 6.4.14 Add ATT-TP-76400-125
1/19/2015 6.1.19 Modification ATT-TP-76400-132
1. GENERAL
1.1. Introduction
1.1.1 The cross-connect network is comprised of conventional Distributing Frames (DF), modular
DF, manual Digital Cross-connect (DSX1 and DSX3) frames, Fiber Distributing Frames
(FDF), and Ethernet Distributing Frames (EDF).
1.1.2 Changes in this issue of Section 9 are summarized in Table 9-1.
1.1.3 Providing optimum flexibility and economy in the network is the objective of cross-connect
engineering. Successful engineering of the network components requires efficient work
operations, while avoiding blocked line-ups, premature jumper trough congestion, lack of
equipment spread, and tie cable overuse.
2. DISTRIBUTING FRAMES (DF)
2.1. General
2.1.1 Distributing frames (DF’s) are manually operated, cross-connection devices used for the
efficient connection between Carrier Communications Space equipment and outside plant
cable facilities.
2.1.2 The Distributing Frame supports the interconnection needs for customers, carriers, other
telecommunications providers (CLEC’s), switches, transport equipment, and cable facilities
within the serving Wire Center (WC) area.
2.1.3 Distributing frames fall into two functional configurations: Main Distributing Frames (MDF)
and Intermediate Distributing Frames (IDF). MDF's and IDF's are available in two physical
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