General Cabling Procedures
Observe these procedures as you attach every cable:
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Strap the bundles to the horizontal cable management brackets on the chassis.
Four horizontal cable management brackets are preinstalled on both the LCC and FCC (two on the front
side and two on the rear side of each chassis).
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Handle all fiber-optic cables carefully.
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Do not allow a fiber-optic cable to bend in a radius smaller than the allowable bend radius specified
for that cable type.
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Fiber-optic cables are glass. Do not step on fiber-optic cables or handle them roughly. Do not twist
or stretch the cables.
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To keep optical connections clean, do not remove the cable dust cover until immediately before
you install the cable.
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After you install a cable, immediately reserve each dust cover for storage by office personnel in a
dust-free storage area. After all of the cables have been installed ensure that all the reserved dust
covers are stored by office personnel in a dust free area for future use.
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Install clean dust covers on every unused connection.
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Consider labeling the chassis interconnection cables or creating a diagram of the cabling to ensure
that the cables are connected correctly during system installation.
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Consider labeling the chassis. Consider whether each chassis need to be physically positioned in
sequence. Label each cable with the location of each termination as you install each cable
Safety Guidelines
Before you perform any procedures, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid injuring yourself or
damaging the equipment. The following guidelines are for your safety and to protect equipment. The guidelines
do not include all hazards. Be alert.
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Review the safety warnings listed in the
Regulatory and Compliance Guide for the Cisco NCS 6000
before installing, configuring, or troubleshooting any installed card.
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Never attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for you to lift by yourself.
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Keep the work area clear and dust free during and after installation. Do not allow dirt or debris to enter
into any laser-based components.
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Keep tools and router components away from walk areas.
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Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or other items that could get caught in the router while working
with cards, modules, and their associated components.
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Cisco equipment operates safely when used in accordance with its specifications and product-usage
instructions.
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Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
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