Abstract: A modular cross-connect includes a chassis configured to receive a cross-connect module therein and including a front face and a rear cover. A plurality of fixed printed circuit boards (PCBs) are mounted in the chassis such that rear facing connectors of each of the fixed PCBs extend outward from the rear cover of the chassis. Each fixed PCB has a front-facing connector configured to mate with a rear-facing connector of a corresponding a cross-connect module. A plurality of slots in the front face of the chassis are configured to receive a cross-connect module and to align a rear-facing connector the cross-connect module for connection with a front-facing connector of the fixed PCB. Each front facing connector of the fixed PCBs includes at least one ground contact and a plurality of signal contacts, such that upon insertion of the cross-connect module into the chassis, the ground contacts engage the rear-facing connector before the signal contacts engage the rear facing connector.

Abstract: A modular cross-connect includes a chassis configured to receive a plurality of cross-connect modules therein and having a front face and a rear cover. A plurality of fixed portions of cross-connect modules are mounted in the chassis such that rear facing connectors of each of the fixed portions extend outward from the rear cover of the chassis. Each fixed portion has a front-facing connector configured to mate with a rear-facing connector of a corresponding removable portion of a cross-connect module. A plurality of reversible slots are formed in the chassis. Each slot is configured to receive a removable portion of a cross-connect module and to align a rear-facing connector of a removable portion of a cross-connect module for connection with a front-facing connector of a fixed portion of a cross-connect module.

Abstract: A modular cross-connect includes a chassis configured to receive a plurality of cross-connect modules therein and having a front face and a rear cover. A plurality of fixed portions of cross-connect modules are mounted in the chassis such that rear facing connectors of each of the fixed portions extend outward from the rear cover of the chassis. Each fixed portion has a front-facing connector configured to mate with a rear-facing connector of a corresponding removable portion of a cross-connect module. A plurality of reversible slots are formed in the chassis. Each slot is configured to receive a removable portion of a cross-connect module and to align a rear-facing connector of a removable portion of a cross-connect module for connection with a front-facing connector of a fixed portion of a cross-connect module.