Service manual

96041 Revision P xxi
Sun Confidential - Internal Only
Product Precautions
The following pages describe common practices concerning fiber optics and electrostatic
discharge.
Fiber-optic Cable Installation
Follow these guidelines when you install fiber-optic cables:
1. Cable routing:
• Raised floor: You may install fiber-optic cables under a raised floor. Route them
away from any obstruction, such as existing cables or other equipment.
• Cable tray or raceway: Place the cables in position; do not pull them through
the cable tray. Route the cables away from sharp corners, ceiling hangers, pipes,
and construction activity.
• Vertical rise length: Leave the cables on the shipping spool, and lower them
from above; do not pull the cables up from below. Use proper cable ties to
secure the cable.
• General: Do not install fiber-optic cables on top of smoke detectors.
2. Cable management:
• Leave at least 4.6 m (15 ft) of cable at each end for future growth.
• Use strain reliefs to prevent the weight of the cable from damaging the
connector.
• Review all information in this manual and in any related manuals about safely
handling fiber-optic cables.
3. Connector protection:
• Insert connectors carefully to prevent damage to the connector or fiber.
• Leave the connector’s protective cover in place until you are ready to make
connections.
• Replace the connector’s protective cover when the connector is disconnected.
• Clean the connector before making a connection. Make sure that there are no
obstructions and that keyways are aligned.