distribution frame

A structure in the form of a frame of metal uprights and cross pieces with termi-

nation points on each side into which conductors can be mechanically connected and semi-permanent cross-connections can be made.The term generally is applied to distribution frames for twisted pair cables, with jumpers used to connect the pairs on each side of the frame. See also frame, intermediate distribution frame (IDF), main distribution frame (MDF), and patch panel.

• LEC
• LECS (LAN Emulation Configuration Server)
• LED (Light-Emitting Diode)
• leg
• legacy
• Lemple-Ziv (LZ)
• Lemple-Ziv-Welch (LZW)
• LEO (Low Earth Orbit)
• LER (Label Edge Router)
• LES (LAN Emulation Server)
• leverage
• LF (Low Frequency)
• liberalize
• lifeline service
• lifetime control
• lifetime control
• LIFO (Last-In-First-Out)
• LIFO (Last-In-First-Out)
• light
• light carrier
• light detector
• light-emitting diode (LED)
• lightguide
• light source
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)