Patent ID: 8280034

Claim:
A device for switching-in and switching-off telecommunications or data services in a telecommunications or data network to a plurality of subscribers, the device comprising: a plurality of switching devices, each switching device comprising: a crossover matrix comprising crossover switching elements configured to switch connections within the crossover matrix, the crossover matrix connected to a main cable and a distribution cable; a first distribution matrix comprising distribution switching elements configured to switch connections within the first distribution matrix, the first distribution matrix connected to the crossover matrix; a second distribution matrix comprising distribution switching elements configured to switch connections within the second distribution matrix, the second distribution matrix connected to the crossover matrix; wherein the crossover switching elements and distribution switching elements are configured to be controlled from a remote location; wherein the first and second distribution matrices are configured to connect to a node that provides a plurality of telecommunications or data services; and wherein the first distribution matrix from a first switching device is connected to at least one second distribution matrix of the plurality of switching devices.