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2 pair vs 4 pair with legend

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upstateny

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Aug 11, 2001
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i know there is some loss in functionality when all four pairs are not used but am looking to get the specifics
 
On MLX sets wired with 2 pairs instead of 4 pairs, you cannot use anything that requires power, such as DSS consoles and MFM adapters.

ATL sets cannot be run over 2 pairs, but require at least 3 pairs, 4 if you want off-hook voice announce, which requires an additional port wired to the brown pair.

 
so if i am putting in all mlx10dp's and they dont use mfm's i am good to go with 2 pair terminated with no loss of functionality? thanks
 
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