Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable to an Optical ILA
The optical ILA has optical connectors to which you can connect fiber-optic cables.
Before you connect a fiber-optic cable to an optical ILA, ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions for safe handling of lasers (see Optical ILA General Laser Safety Guidelines and Laser Safety Warnings for Class 1M Juniper Networks Devices).
Also, inspect the fiber-optic cable with a scope, or use a fiber-cleaning device to clean the connector before inserting it into the optical ILA port.
To connect a fiber-optic cable to an optical connector in the optical ILA (see Figure 1):
- If the fiber-optic cable is covered by a rubber safety
cap, remove the cap. Save the cap.
Figure 1: Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable
Warning: Do not look directly into a fiber-optic connector or into the ends of fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cables connected to transceivers emit laser light that can damage your eyes.
Warning: Class 1M laser product.
Warning: Do not stare into the laser beam or view it directly with optical instruments even if the interface has been disabled.
- If the optical connector is covered by a rubber safety cap, open the cap.
- Insert the cable connector into the optical connector.
- Secure the cables so that they do not support their own
weight. Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled loop.
Placing fasteners on a loop helps cables maintain their shape.
Caution: Do not bend fiber-optic cables beyond their minimum bend radius. Bending the cables beyond their minimum bend radius can damage the cables and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose.
Caution: Do not let fiber-optic cables hang free from the connector. Do not allow fastened loops of cables to dangle, which stresses the cables at the fastening point.
