Patent ID: 7933285
Filing Date: 2011-04-26
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A distributed digital subscriber line (DSL) access multiplexer (DSLAM) comprising: a first distribution cable segment to couple a serving area interface (SAI) to a first pedestal, the first distribution cable segment to transport user data associated with a plurality of subscribers served by the SAI; a second distribution cable segment to couple the first pedestal to a second pedestal, the second distribution cable segment to transport a first portion of the user data associated with a first of the plurality of subscribers from the first pedestal to the second pedestal, the second distribution cable segment comprising a pair of DSL-based signals bonded together to form a bonded communication path, the second distribution cable segment different from the first distribution cable segment; a drop cable segment to couple the first pedestal to a customer premises, the drop cable segment to transport a second portion of the user data associated with a second of the plurality of subscribers to the customer premises, the drop cable segment different from the first and second distribution cable segments; and a switch at the first pedestal to route the first portion of the user data between the first and second distribution cable segments and to route the second portion of the user data between the first distribution cable segment and the drop cable segment.