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Old 02-16-2008, 12:07 PM   #2 (permalink)
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It doesn't much matter what you use, you still have to get 10 modular jacks out of the box into some sort of distribution.

Express Communications Supply Inc., Qucik Cables, Comdial sells cables that do just this thing, bringing out the lines and stations to a single 25 pair cable. This saves you from having to make up 10 base cords for modular-to-modular.

Really, your best bet is to call in a professional or a good amateur. This is a one or two hour job for a professional and it would cost you about the same for parts, especially if you buy the parts you're looking at from some internet vendor.

The base of the DX-80 is modular, so you need to build a frame that will accept modular jacks. Here's a frame for an Avaya Partner. The principle is the same, except there are 2 pairs for a Partner station. All the house cables are on the left block and the station cables are on the right. Bridge clips link the stations to the house cable so it can be opened up for testing.

http://www.microtelcommunications.com/linked/1.jpg

Of course, any old modular patch panel could be devised to use the modular jacks of the DX-80, and the 25-pair raw cable can terminate on a 110 or 66 bluck. You could even terminate each house cable on a modular plug and plug it directly into the KSU.

Anyway, that's how I'd do it.

Carl

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