A cable interface system for a high availability, high frequency cable network.
An example embodiment includes a Radio Frequency Matrix Switch which connects N
cable head ends with N+1 Cable Modem Termination Systems by a set of coaxial cables
having 75 ohm BNC connectors in the forward path and 75 ohm connectors in the return
path. Push-on type connectors along with reduced size connectors and cables provide
increased access to connection points on interface panels. Angled interface panels
on the Radio Frequency Matrix Switch provide increased connector space. Grouping
of connection points on a the Radio Frequency Matrix Switch simplifies installation
and replacement of cables. The Radio Frequency Matrix Switch can immediately switch
a spare Cable Modem Termination System into service as necessary to avoid down time.
