Patent ID: 6454597
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A communication system, comprising:a wiring closet including: a data hub; and a telephone switching device; a plurality of workstations, each of said workstations including at least one of a telephone and a computer; and a single cable assembly interconnecting said wiring closet and said plurality of workstations, said cable assembly including: a plurality of connector assemblies including a first connector assembly, each of said connector assemblies being associated with a respective said workstation, each of said connector assemblies having at least one breakout connector connected to one of a telephone of said respective said workstation and a computer of said respective said workstation ; and a plurality of cables including a first cable, each of said cables having a plurality of electrical conductors, said first cable interconnecting said wiring closet and said first connector assembly, other said cables connecting said first connector assembly and other said connector assemblies in series.