Table of Contents

 1     Scope          
 2     References
 3     Definitions
        3.1     Terms defined elsewhere       
        3.2     Terms defined in this Recommendation           
 4     Abbreviations and acronyms             
 5     Conventions            
 6     Characteristics of optical cross-connect cabinets      
        6.1     General requirements             
        6.2     Cabinet housing          
        6.3     Fibre management system (organizer system)
        6.4     Cable attachment and termination system      
 7     Performance evaluation test programme    
 8     Sample preparation              
Annex A – Performance evaluation criteria    
        A.1     Mechanical and sealing evaluation     
        A.2     Optical evaluation     
Annex B – Performance test programme for ground level  and above ground cabinets    
        B.1     Mechanical and sealing evaluation     
        B.2     Optical evaluation      
Appendix I – Sample illustrations of cabinet structure    
Appendix II – Product characterization checklist    
Bibliography