Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Document Overview
- ERA System Overview
- CAP MX Overview
- Safely Working with ERA Hardware
- Installing CAP MXs
- CAP MX Installation and Cascade Rules
- Cat6A Cable Requirements for Ethernet Devices
- Prepare for Installation
- Wire an Optional Hybrid Fiber Splice Box
- Mount the CAP MX
- Grounding the CAP MX
- Connect the CAP MX Cables
- Power the CAP MX
- Contacting CommScope
- CMS Global Technical Support
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling
- Hardware to Software Mapping Information
- CMS Technical Training
- Accessing ERA User Documentation
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Installing CAP MXs
Cat6A Cable Requirements for Ethernet Devices
If you connect an Ethernet device to a Fiber CAP MX, you must observe the following rules.
• Plenum rated cable must be used whenever it is required by local electrical codes.
• Shielded twisted pair is not required unless operating in a high RFI/EMI environment.
• CommScope strongly recommends using factory terminated and tested Cat6A Patch Cord.
• 24 AWG Cat6A cabling is sufficient for the cable run between the Fiber CAP MX and the Ethernet device.
• The maximum attached cable length at Port A is 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Prepare for Installation
Do the following before beginning installation.
• Review and know the cautions in "Safely Working with ERA Hardware” on page 14.
• Review the system design plan.
• Identify the equipment installation site, which must be able to support the weight of the CAP MX, see
"Determine the Mounting Site” on page 23.
• Review the power requirements to make sure the site can support this installation.
• Map out all cable runs.
• Identify and obtain all tools and materials required to complete the installation; see "Recommended Tools
and Material” on page 21
Recommended Tools and Material
The following tools and material is required for installation are not supplied by CommScope.
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) wrist strap
• Drill and bits that can penetrate the selected mounting surface
• SW10 wrench
• Single Mount
– Single Mounting Bracket (CommScope PN 7841793-xx)
– Four M6 screw anchors rated for the mounting surface
• Dual Mount
– Dual Mounting Bracket (CommScope PN 7839331-xx)
– Four M6 screw anchors rated for the mounting surface
• For installations using the optional Hybrid Fiber Splice Box
– Hybrid Fiber Splice Box (CommScope PN 7693816-xx)
– Torx T20H screwdriver
• Earth-bonding cable to ground the CAP MX chassis
• Fiber cleaning equipment.