Cisco Cisco 1 GHz GainStar Node Installation Guide
Attaching the Fiber Connectors
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Attaching the Fiber Connectors
To Attach the Fiber Connectors
Note: Before attaching the fiber connectors, make sure the housing is open. For
instructions, refer to Opening the Mini Node Housing.
To attach the fiber connectors, you must perform the following:
instructions, refer to Opening the Mini Node Housing.
To attach the fiber connectors, you must perform the following:
Prepare the connectors for installation.
Install the fiber connectors.
WARNING:
Protect yourself from electric shock and your system from damage! Take
precautions when working with this equipment. Certain components can
deliver an electrical shock or cause burns. Disconnect power before
attempting this procedure.
precautions when working with this equipment. Certain components can
deliver an electrical shock or cause burns. Disconnect power before
attempting this procedure.
Complete the following steps to attach the fiber connectors.
1 Carefully route the pigtails through the fiber retainer clips one at a time, so that
1 Carefully route the pigtails through the fiber retainer clips one at a time, so that
each fiber pigtail connector lines up with its corresponding connector on the
cover.
Important: Do not attach the connectors until they have been cleaned. See step 4
below.
Note:
cover.
Important: Do not attach the connectors until they have been cleaned. See step 4
below.
Note:
Route the fiber pigtails clockwise and keep them close to the outside edge.
The radius of the fiber pigtail coil should be at least 30 mm.
2 Clean the tips of the fiber connectors.
3 Attach the fiber connectors as shown in the following illustration. The suggested
3 Attach the fiber connectors as shown in the following illustration. The suggested
fiber length is 530 mm.
4 Insert the forward input optical connector in the below fiber bulkhead.