Patent ID: 6223909
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: H04Q

Abstract:
A rack for mounting telecommunication chassis each adapted for receiving cross-connect modules, the rack comprising:a frame including a front and a back;the frame defining a bay formed between two spaced-apart, vertical end walls, the bay being sized for receiving the telecommunication chassis;a plurality of rings mounted at the back of the frame for receiving cross-connect cables from the cross-connect modules;a plurality of vertically spaced-apart plate portions projecting transversely outward from the vertical end walls adjacent the front of the frame, the plate portions being arranged and configured for being positioned adjacent to a second frame;the frame defining a plurality of access openings positioned between the vertically spaced-apart plate portions, the access openings being sized for allowing front access to input/output cables positioned between the frame and the adjacent frame; anda plurality of L-shaped tie brackets extending from each of the vertical end walls.