Abstract: A DSX system arranged to receive a plurality of high-density chassis is disclosed. The chassis include back planes having rear access IN/OUT fields and rear access cross-connect fields. The rear access fields are electrically connected to termination panels located in respective IN/OUT regions and cross-connect regions. Each of the regions includes cable management channels within which system cables are routed.

Abstract: A DSX system arranged to receive a plurality of high-density chassis is disclosed. The chassis include back planes having rear access IN/OUT fields and rear access cross-connect fields. The rear access IN/OUT fields are electrically connected to termination structures and panels located in respective IN/OUT regions and cross-connect regions. The termination structures of the IN/OUT region includes first and second fanning strips located along edges of termination panels. A double-hinged cover provides access to the termination panels.

Abstract: A cross-connect panel for a high density digital signal cross-connect (DSX) bay is disclosed. The panel includes a plurality of cross-connect termination points grouped in an array which includes a plurality of horizontal spaced-apart rows. A plurality of troughs are defined between opposing rows. The rows are divided into two spaced-apart set. A second trough extends vertically through the height of the panel in vertical alignment with gaps defined between the spaced-apart sets. The vertical trough is offset from the plane of the horizontal troughs.