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End-to-end links recognized by international standards

EN 50173-20 recognizes various types of end-to-end links as “alternative cabling configurations“.

 

End-to-end links that connect a device directly to the horizontal cabling omitting a communication outlet are recognized by the international standard ISO/IEC 14763-4 as well as by the European standard EN 50173-20.

The standards specify

  • Modular Plug Terminated Link (MPTL)
  • Direct Attach Cabling (DAC)
  • End-to-End link (E2E link)

EN 50173-20 recognizes various types of end-to-end links as “alternative cabling configurations“.

 

End-to-end links that connect a device directly to the horizontal cabling omitting a communication outlet are recognized by the international standard ISO/IEC 14763-4 as well as by the European standard EN 50173-20.

The standards specify

  • Modular Plug Terminated Link (MPTL)
  • Direct Attach Cabling (DAC)
  • End-to-End link (E2E link)

Examples for Modular Plug Terminated Link (MPTL), Direct Attach Cabling (DAC) and End-to-End Links (E2E Links). An End-to-End link can consist of up to five segments. Other configurations than the ones shown here are possible.

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