Abstract: A method of assembling and installing a communication network. The method includes the steps of (1) providing a cabinet having a first set of connectors secured thereto, (2) mounting a plurality of network devices within the cabinet at an assembly site, (3) coupling the plurality of network devices to the first set of connectors with a wiring harness at the assembly site, (4) loading software onto at least one of the plurality of network devices at the assembly site, and (5) connecting the first set of connectors to a main distribution frame at an installation site.

Abstract: A communication network assembly includes a cabinet having a first set of connectors secured thereto. The assembly further includes a main processing system supported within the cabinet, the main processing system including a plurality of circuit card slots. In addition, the assembly includes a network hub supported within the cabinet. The assembly also includes a wiring harness supported within the cabinet which connects the main processing system and the network hub to the first set of connectors, the wiring harness further connects the main processing system to the network hub. Moreover, the assembly includes a main distribution frame having a second set of connectors secured thereto. Also, the assembly includes a cable harness having a third set of connectors and a fourth set of connectors, the third set of connectors being connected to the first set of connectors, and the fourth set of connectors being connected to the second set of connectors.