004f-Example 2: Through a Consolidation Point

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In this example, we are testing a CS1 horizontal link from a DA / HC out to one of the equipment outlets, but through a centrally-located patch panel called a consolidation point, or CP. CPs allow a high fiber count cable to be pulled to a central location and installed into the back of a patch panel. The front of the CP then allows lower fiber count cables to be pulled to individual equipment outlets.

So the link budget would include 2 test cord connections and 1 mid-span connection.

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