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Checklist for Maintaining Cables and Connectors
Purpose
You maintain the router cables in the cable management system to ensure that fiber-optic cables have the proper bend radius and to ensure that all cables are organized and securely in place.
You maintain the PIC cables and connectors to ensure that they transport incoming packets from the network and transmit outgoing packets to the network.
You maintain the power cables and connectors to ensure that power is supplied to the router.
You maintain the Routing Engine external cables and connectors to ensure that you can connect external devices to the router. (See Table 1.)
Action
Table 1: Checklist for Maintaining Cables and Connectors
Maintain Cable and Connector Tasks | Command or Action |
|---|---|
| Maintaining the PIC Cables | Use only specified cables and connectors. |
| Maintaining the PIC Fiber-Optic Cable | Follow all guidelines to ensure that fiber-optic cables transmit packets to and from the network. |
| Cleaning the Transceivers | Follow all procedures in the cleaning kit you use. See the appropriate router hardware guide and the PIC hardware guide. |
| Checking the PIC Port Status | |
Check the PIC LEDs. | |
show chassis fpc pic-status show chassis pic pic-slot numberfpc-slot number | |
| Maintaining the Power Cables | Use the specified cables and connectors. Turn power off to the router, then reconnect power using the replacement cables. |
| Maintaining Routing Engine External Cables | Turn off the power switch, if necessary. Use the specified cable and connector. |
| Replacing the Cable Management System | See Return the Failed Component, or follow the procedure in the appropriate router hardware guide. |
