Network interface cabinet for large pair count telephone terminations

Abstract

A network interface cabinet for large pair count telephone terminations comprises a generally rectilinear cabinet including parallel and spaced top and bottom walls and two pairs of parallel spaced apart sidewalls forming respective front, rear and lateral walls running between and joining the top and bottom walls. At least one access opening is in one of the sidewalls, and a door selectively covers and exposes the access opening for access to the inside of the cabinet. A lock is operatively coupled with the door and the cabinet for controlling access to the inside of the cabinet. Hinges are located interiorly of the cabinet for hingedly mounting at least one equipment panel therewithin for accepting telephone termination, connection and protector equipment, and for permitting access to wiring at both front and rear surfaces of the panel. At least one opening in another of the sidewalls is provided for running cabling between one or more similar cabinets located in a side-by-side arrangement. Panels cover the sidewall openings when not in use. At least one opening in each of said top and bottom walls accommodates incoming and outgoing cables and wiring, and corresponding removable panels are provided for selectively exposing or covering these openings. Suitable mounting structures are provided for mounting the cabinet securely to a floor or other surface, and a grounding system is provided interiorly of the cabinet for grounding of cable jackets and the like entering the cabinet.