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  1. Open the Equipment record that should have a Back Connection set up. In this example, a Switch with an Equipment ID of "Back Connection Test Switch One" is used. 
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  2. In the Destination Equipment picker the Patch Panel "Back Connection TwoTest Patch Panel One" is selected.
  3. This makes the Destination Port/Pin/Len picker Required.
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  4. Click on the Destination Port/Pin/Len Picker and select a PPL.
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    • A User could instead select the Destination Port/Pin/Len record and have the Destination Equipment picker automatically fill in.
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  5. Save the PPL record.
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  6. The Switch Back Connection "Test Switch One" will now reflect the Back Connection in the Ports/Pins/Lens tab of the saved PPL record. 
  7. The Port/Pin/Len (PPL) records for both pieces of Equipment reflect the 'Back Connection'.
    • On the PPL tab of the Patch Panel Back Connection Two "Test Patch One" in the grid.
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    • Also on the opened PPL record.
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The two pieces of Equipment are now linked with a Back Connection.

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