Methods of converting patching system to intelligent patching system and related shelf units
US8753142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49716
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of retrofitting an existing patching system with an intelligent patching module includes the steps of: providing at least one patching shelf unit populated with interconnection sites, the shelf unit including a rear face and an opposing front side; routing a cable between a rear location located rearward of the rear face and the front side; connecting the cable to the intelligent patching module; and attaching the intelligent patching module to the shelf unit.
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