‘chapter 6: ITS Cables and Connecting Hardware Balanced Twisted-Pair Outlets/Connectors, continued Design eae Figure 6.24). A connector or module, often called an outlet module, is telecommunications jack installed tnfo the connecting hardware Nousing oF on Its printed elreult art. An HDC eomiecior Is used to terminate the cabling, which is electrically linked tothe jack. A telecommunications outleveonnector ean include one or several connectors (e.g, 2-port outlet or multiuser telecommunications outlet assembly), ‘A mounting plate, which is often a decorative faceplate, is used to install the module inthe ‘mounting box. Several manufacturers provide specially designed inserts for modular furniture in multiple- Jack configurations. These inserts are designed to fitin a specific model of furniture. Caution must be taken to maintain the required panel separation between power cabling and telecommunications cabling. Figure 6.24 Examples of work area telecommunications outlet designs Sy i) @ Modular furniture outlet Wall-mount outlet ther styles of outlets may include: + Surface-mount boxes. + Floor-mount boxes. + Perimeter pathway outlets + Flexible hose- oF eouduteinuant buses. The style of tool required for the termination of distribution eable conductors depends on the style ofthe outlets connector on the cabling side. oer ‘TDMM, 13th eaition