When removing and installing PICs that use fiber-optic cable on any routing platform, note the following guidelines.
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Do not look directly into the ends of fiber-optic cables or into the transceivers on the interface faceplate. Single-mode fiber-optic cable and the interfaces that use it (such as ATM and SONET/SDH interfaces) emit laser light that can damage your eyes. |
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Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when inserting or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and prevents accidental exposure to laser light. |
When connecting and disconnecting cable at the ports on the PIC faceplate on any routing platform, note the following guidelines.
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Do not let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector. Do not allow fastened loops of cable to dangle, which stresses the cable at the fastening point. |
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Secure cables in the cable management system so that they do not support their own weight. Use the cable management system to place excess cable out of the way in a neatly-coiled loop. Placing fasteners on a loop helps to maintain its shape. |
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Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend radius. An arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable and cause problems that are difficult to diagnose. |
