An intermediate distribution frame (IDF) is a free-standing or wall-mounted rack for managing and interconnecting atelecommunicationscable between end-user devices and the main distribution frame (MDF). Often set up at a central office or on customer premises, an IDF helps cross-connect user cabl...
Card-based chassis – This is often used in large main distribution frame (MDF) or intermediate distribution frame (IDF) locations where multiple optical fiber links are converted into unshielded twisted pair (UTP) links so that they can directly plug into conventional switches or routers. This ca...