Network Router User Manual

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Cisco CRS-1 Carrier Routing System Fiber-Optic Cleaning Guide
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Cleaning the Optical Array Cable Connectors
This chapter provides instructions for cleaning the ferrules in the optical array cable connectors. These
connectors are at both ends of the fiber-optic cables that connect the S13 cards in the line card chassis
(LCC) to the optical interface modules (OIMs) in the fabric card chassis (FCC).
This chapter presents the following topics:
• Information About Cleaning the Optical Array Cable Connectors
• How to Clean the Optical Array Cable Connectors
Information About Cleaning the Optical Array Cable Connectors
The optical array cables interconnect the S2 fabric cards in the LCC with the OIMs in the FCC. To clean
the ferrules in the cable connectors, place the OIM/S13 array adapter over each cable connector and
insert the cleaning tool, as shown in
Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1 Sample Optical Array Cable Connector, Cleaning Adapter, and Cleaning Tool
1 Optical array cable connector 3 Cleaning tool
2 OIM/S13 cleaning adapter
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