ADCP-92-309 • Issue 4 • July 2016
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8. Install blank covers in unused slots by placing the right end into the recess on the right side
of the chassis, then push the left end (latch) into the left side of the slot. Remove blank
cover by sliding latch to the right and lifting cover out of the chassis.
Blade removal is the reverse of installation. Make certain that all data passing through a blade is
rerouted before beginning the removal process.
3.6
Cable Installation
Each fiber breakout should be secured to the rack above or below the chassis. Trunk cables enter
the chassis from the side near the rear. The method and location for securing the trunk cable is
dependent upon the cable type.
LC to LC Blade – Secure individual fanouts to the rear of the blade or chassis using the retaining
clip or O-rings provided. Route trunk cables for multiple blades into chassis at the rear and secure
with hardware provided.
MPO to LC Blade – Secure individual fanouts to the rear of the blade or chassis using the
retaining clip or O-rings provided. Route trunk cables for multiple blades into chassis at the rear
and secure with hardware provided.
MPO to MPO Blade – Route trunk cable for multiple blades through the grommets at the rear of
chassis and secure with hardware provided.
Some blades use Mille-Ties to secure cables to the sliding blade cable tie clip. Some LC to LC
blades use a fanout retainer and blade cable cover to hold fibers in place. From the tie point, the
optical fibers are routed to the adapters at the front of the blade.
Use procedure
Section 3.6.1 LC or MPO Trunk Cable Installation
or
Section 3.6.2 LC Array
Cable Installation
when blade has the cable tie clip.
Use procedure
Section 3.6.3 LC Trunk Cable Installation LC to LC Blade
,
Section 3.6.4 MPO
Trunk Cable Installation MPO to MPO Blade
, or
Section 3.6.5 MPO Trunk Cable Installation
MPO to LC Blade
for blades without cable tie clip.
3.6.1
LC or MPO Trunk Cable Installation
When using trunk cables the fiber breakout is normally secured to the rack above or below the
chassis. A grommet or fanout secures the cables at the chassis entry point. From the entry point,
the optical fibers are routed to the adapters at the front of the blade.
Use the following procedure to install cable when blade has the cable tie clip:
1. Locate the cable entry location that is specified for cable installation as shown in
Figure 7
.
Note: Remove the dust cap, inspect, and clean MPO connector per ADCP-96-150
instructions before terminating. Remove the ferrule dust cap from one of the patch cord
connectors and then clean the connector as specified in the Optical Fiber Connector Wet
and Dry Cleaning Instructions (ADCP-90-159) or by locally approved procedures.
