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Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux
Patch Panel
This chapter contains tasks to install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel.
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Rack Compatibility
The mux/demux panels can be installed in a standard ANSI/EIA (19"), ANSI (23"), or ETSI (21") rack.
• The rack can be two post type or four post type rack.
• The 19" and 23" racks must be compliant with "EIA Universal" holes.
• The ETSI rack must be compliant with "ETSI Universal" holes.
The tasks in this chapter also apply to the N1K-MD-32E-C= patch panel in the Cisco NCS 1000 Series
Mux/Demux Patch Panels, unless otherwise specified.
In this chapter, "patch panel" refers to the "Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel".
Rack Compatibility, on page 1
Ground Description, on page 2
Rack Mount Warnings, on page 4
Attach the Mounting Brackets, on page 4
Install and Route Fiber-Optic and USB Cables, on page 9
Cleaning and Maintaining Fiber-Optic Connectors, on page 11
Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Patch Panel This chapter contains tasks to install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel. Note The tasks in this chapter also apply to the N1K-MD-32E-C= patch panel in the Cisco NCS 1000 Series Mux/Demux Patch Panels, unless otherwise specified. Note In this chapter, "patch panel"... -
Page 2: Ground Description
533.4mm(21") Ground Description The NCS 1000 32-channel mux/demux patch panels have two grounding options on the left and right rear side. You can choose from the two grounding options to ground the patch panels. The rear side of the patch panels, adapter brackets, the straight adapter brackets, and the Z-shaped adapter brackets are unpainted and treated with conductive finishing. - Page 3 Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Ground NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels Ground NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels Caution When terminating the frame ground, do not use soldering lug connectors, screwless (push-in) connectors, quick connect connectors, or other friction-fit connectors.
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Page 4: Rack Mount Warnings
Terminate the other end of the ground cable either at the office ground point or the rack ground point. What to do next • Install NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels, on page 7 Rack Mount Warnings Take note of the following rack-mount safety warnings. - Page 5 Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Attach the Mounting Brackets Before you begin Ensure you completed the following tasks: • Unpack and Verify NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel • Check for rack compatibility. See Rack Compatibility. Procedure...
- Page 6 Insert the screws and tighten them. Step 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 to attach the mounting bracket on the opposite side. What to do next • Install NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels, on page 7 Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel...
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Page 7: Install Ncs 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels
Install NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels Install NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels The patch panel is a new NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux that can be installed either above or below the DWDM generating equipment according to the local site practice. - Page 8 Establish grounding for the patch panel. The ground position is present on the rear side of the patch panel. For more information, see Ground NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels, on page Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel...
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Page 9: Install And Route Fiber-Optic And Usb Cables
Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Install and Route Fiber-Optic and USB Cables When the patch panel is installed in the ETSI 600x300 cabinet, only the lateral ground position must Note be used. Install and Route Fiber-Optic and USB Cables All connectors are on the front of the patch panel and are equipped with LC bulkhead adapters and with a USB Type A receptacle connector for inventory purpose. - Page 10 Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Install and Route Fiber-Optic and USB Cables Step 3 This step is not applicable for the N1K-MD-32E-C= patch panel, you can skip this step. Note To connect and secure the inventory USB Type A plug connector to the inventory USB Type A receptacle connector, perform the following: a) Route the inventory USB cable through the left fiber holder clip from NCS 1010 EITU.
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Page 11: Cleaning And Maintaining Fiber-Optic Connectors
Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Cleaning and Maintaining Fiber-Optic Connectors Cleaning and Maintaining Fiber-Optic Connectors Connector cleaning is required to maintain the performance of fiber-optic circuits. It is important that both the LC/UPC connector at the end of the fiber-optic cable and the optical mating adapter on the front panel of the device are clean before the connection is made. - Page 12 Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Customer-supplied Cleaning Materials Procedure Step 1 Using an inspection microscope, inspect each fiber connector for dirt, cracks, or scratches. Step 2 Replace any damaged fiber connectors. Replace all dust caps whenever the equipment is unused for 30 minutes or more.
- Page 13 Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Cleaning the Optical Mating Adapter Step 2 Slide the lever on the cartridge to swipe the mating surface. Note Always keep unused adapter ports and fiber connectors capped with a clean dust cap. The optical mating adapters that have shutter need not be capped.
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