E1 DSX Front Cross-Connect Solutions

The Complete DDF Solution

The ETSI E1 DSX Product Family

The Application
The Digital Signal Cross-connect (DSX) ETSI 2.048 Mbps family of products is ideal
for Digital Distribution Frame (DDF) applications where cross-connecting, patching,
testing and monitoring is required between two network elements.

Network
Element A

LED
Tracer
Wire

DSX

MON

MON
Tx OUT
Rx IN

OUT
IN

X-OUT
OUT
IN

X-IN

PERMANENT
EQUIPMENT
CABLE

E1 DSX Front Cross-Connect Solutions

Network
Element B

DSX

X-OUT
SemiPermanent
Cross
Connect
Jumper

OUT
IN

OUT

O
I

IN

Tx OUT
Rx IN

X-IN
PERMANENT
EQUIPMENT
CABLE

Loaded ETSI
Skeleton Bay

The Products
The ETSI Skeleton Bay is the basis
of ADCs E1 DSX product offering.
The fully assembled bay meets
the standard ETSI 600mm wide x
2200mm tall footprint. The fuse
panel and all the necessary cable
management are factory installed
in the bay making installation and
ordering fast and easy. DSX panels
are added in the field as needed. The
ETSI skeleton bay is compatible with
all ADC 64 termination DSX panels
(FlexDSX, PxPlus and DSX 64).
A total of 768 twisted pair or coaxial
terminations fit in each bay.

FlexDSX

PxPlus

DSX 64
Empty ETSI
skeleton bay

One bay and three panel options

to meet all your needs

Selecting a Panel:
FlexDSX, PxPlus and DSX 64 Solutions
FlexDSX:
FlexDSX offers four-port jack
access with dual monitor for
applications where the crossconnect may be located far
away or is inaccessible such as in
collocation applications. The dual
monitor port also allows for fast
isolation of problems as both sides
of the circuit can be accessed easily
from one termination. The jacks
are individually removable and
the backplane terminations are
removable in groups of four.

PxPlus:

Feature/Need

FlexDSX PxPlus DSX 64

64 terminations/panel (Balun & twisted pair)

Mounts in IBF-RSC007 skeleton bay

768 E1 terminations per bay

Tracer LED

Ability to prewire backplane

Oversized labels

In-service patching and circuit rearrangement

Balun options (BNC & 1.6/5.6)

Patching and monitoring capabilities

Removable jacks

Dual monitor (4 port jacks)

Ideal for applications requiring

3 port jack access and true cost
deferment as equipment cables
can be preterminated and jacks can be added as needed. If the chassis has more than 60% of its terminations
turned up within one year, DSX 64 may be a better choice for a high growth environment.

DSX 64:
Ideal for applications where individual circuit modularity is not required. DSX 64 is a fixed 64 circuit panel with
three port jack access.

Common Panel Features

64 terminations per panel (Balun and twisted pair) - matches 2.048 Mbps equipment cabling breakouts
All panels mount into the ADC ETSI skeleton bay IBF-RSC007 one platform for all applications
Tracer LED eliminates manual tracing of cross-connect wires for fast circuit identification
Oversized labels for complete circuit identification
In-service patching and circuit rearrangement allows circuit maintenance to be completed during
business hours without downtime by using ADCs bridging office repeaters (Call your local ADC sales
office for more information)
Balun terminations increases density by converting 75 ohm equipment cables to 120 ohm for crossconnecting while still providing the flexibility of DSX jack access. Available in BNC and 1.6/5.6

E1 DSX Front Cross-Connect Solutions

Removable backplane

FlexDSX
Four-Port (Dual Monitor) Jack Access

E1 DSX Front Cross-Connect Solutions

FlexDSX is the only DSX panel in the industry that

offers individual removable jacks, removable IN/OUT
equipment cable terminations, and four port (bidirectional) test access capabilities. The four port jack
system consists of IN and OUT jacks for direct access
to the network elements input and output signals,
and DUAL MONITOR jacks for monitoring of the
signal in both directions simultaneously at a single
location. Dual monitors are especially beneficial for
testing when the other side of the cross-connect is
located far away, in another room, or is inaccessible
(ie: collocation).

FlexDSX (front view)

Large labels - provides clear
documentation of circuits
64 terminations per panel (Balun and
twisted pair) - matches 2.048 Mbps
equipment cabling breakouts
Large front trough - prevents cable build-up

Staggered jacks - allows industry standard

patch cords to be used side-by-side

FlexDSX (rear view 1.6/5.6 Balun version shown)

Chassis are configured with IN/OUT
interfaces in groups of four - for easy
removal and minimal disturbance of
adjacent circuits

Individual
removable
jacks

Tracer LED - eliminates manual

tracing of circuits for faster
circuit identification

FlexDSX panel with individual jack card pulled out

FlexDSX
four-port jack card

Four-port (dual monitor) jacks allow quick isolation of problems

in larger applications where the
cross-connect may be located far
away or is inaccessible

PxPlus
Three-Port Individual Jack Modularity
The PxPlus panel was designed for E1 DSX
cross-connect applications where individual jack
modularity is required. The PxPlus system consists of
a 64 circuit empty panel and individual three port
jack access cards that are sold separately. The empty
panel can be loaded into the bay and precabled.
When service is ready to be turned up, the PxPlus
jack cards are installed into the panel providing for
true cost deferment.

PxPlus panel (shown fully

loaded with circuit cards)
Large removable labels - provides easy
documentation of circuits to help
avoid mistakes while trouble-shooting

Three-port
(single monitor)
jack access
- allows easy
circuit access for
testing, patching
and monitoring

PxPlus Panel (shown

empty without circuit cards)
Designed for individual jack
modularity - jacks are ordered
seperately and installed upon
service turn-up

PxPlus panel with individual jack card pulled out

PxPlus panel (rear view wire-wrap version shown)

64 terminations per panel (Balun and twisted pair)
- matches equipment cabling breakouts
Backplane can be fully prewired upon installation - allows
circuit cards to be added as needed for tru cost deferment

E1 DSX Front Cross-Connect Solutions

Tracer LED - eliminates manual tracing of

circuits for faster circuit identification

DSX 64-Termination Panels

Three-Port Fixed Panel
Each panel supports 64 E1 terminations and
provides three-port jack access for monitoring,
patching and testing. An LED provides easy
identification of cross-connect cables by
eliminating manual tracing of wires. The
equipment (IN/OUT) cables are terminated on
the rear of the chassis via wire-wrap and Balun
options of 1.6/5.6 or BNC connectors. The
cross-connects are terminated on the front via
wire-wrap pins.

DSX 64 panel (front view)

Large removable labels provides easy documentation of
circuits to help avoid mistakes
while trouble-shooting

E1 DSX Front Cross-Connect Solutions

Front wire-wrap cross-connect pins

for easy circuit rearrangement

DSX 64 panel (rear view

- BNC Balun version shown)
64 terminations per panel (Balun
and twisted pair) - matches
equipment cabling breakouts

One part number - allows for easy

ordering and installation
Three-port (single monitor)
jack access - allows easy circuit
access for testing, patching
and monitoring
Tracer LED - eliminates
manual tracing of
circuits for faster circuit
identification

DSX 64 Jackfield

ADC ETSI DSX-1 Skeleton Bay

For FlexDSX, PxPlus, and DSX 64 Panels

Extra rack space reserved for

miscellaneous applications
(ie. cross-aisle panels) accomodates future growth
High density - supports
up to 12 panels or 768 E1
terminations (120 Ohm or
75 Ohm) per bay
Single part number simplifies ordering and
installation
Rings and troughs Preprovisioned jumper
management ensures existing
wiring is not disturbed during
expansion or maintenance
Cable tie down bars on the
rear of the bay eliminate
the need for filler panels
and end guards
600mm

600mm width aligns perfectly

with raised floor tile dimensions
- simplifies office engineering
and planning

Panels mount over the rings

- no need for removal of
rings during installation
All metric hardware allows easy replacement
for misplaced screws

Empty ETSI
skeleton bay

E1 DSX Front Cross-Connect Solutions

The ETSI Skeleton Bay is designed for the

FlexDSX, PxPlus and DSX 64-termination
panels. The fully assembled bay meets the
standard ETSI 600mm wide x 2.2 meter
tall footprint for easy office planning. Rack
mounting will also accommodate standard
48.26 cm (19 inch) panels. Fuse panels and
all the necessary cable management are
factory installed in the bay making ordering
and installation fast and easy. DSX panels
are added in the field as needed. IN/OUT
cable ways for equipment terminations
support the use of either 120 ohm twisted
pair or miniaturized coaxial cable. The
skeleton bay can be mounted on either
concrete or raised floor.

E1 DSX Front Cross-Connect Solutions

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