Nortel 4526 Installation Manual

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Care of fiber optic equipment 11If you suspect damage to a fiber optic cable, either due to mishandling oran abnormally high error rate observed in one direction, reverse the cablepairs. If the high error rate appears in the other direction, replace the cable.CAUTIONRisk of equipment damageDo not crush fiber optic cable. If fiber optic cable is in the sametray or duct with large, heavy electrical cables, it can be damagedby the weight of the electrical cable.Fiber optic connector careBefore connecting them to transmission equipment, test equipment,patch panels, or other connectors, clean all fiber optic connectors. Theperformance of an optical fiber connector depends on how clean theconnector and coupling are at the time of connection. Use the followingcleaning procedures when analyzing fiber connector integrity.If a connector performs poorly after cleaning, visually inspect the connectorto determine the possible cause of the problem and to determine if it needsreplacing.WARNINGRisk of eye injuryDo not look into the end of fiber optic cable. The light source usedin fiber optic cables can damage your eyes.To avoid getting debris in your eyes, wear safety glasses whenworking with the canned air duster.To avoid eye irritation on contact, wear safety glasses whenworking with isopropyl alcohol.Perform the following maintenance procedures to ensure that optical fiberassemblies function properly. To prevent them from collecting dust, makesure connectors are covered when not in use.CAUTIONRisk of equipment damageTo prevent further contamination, clean fiber optic equipment onlywhen there is evidence of contamination.To prevent contamination, make sure the optical ports of all activedevices are covered with a dust cap or optical connector.To avoid the transfer of oil or other contaminants from your fingersto the end face of the ferrule, handle connectors with care.Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 SeriesInstallation — SFPs and XFPsNN47205-301 (324186-A) 01.04 Standard5.1 6 December 2007Copyright © 2007, Nortel Networks.