CAUTION:
fastened loops of cable to dangle, which stresses the cable at the fastening point.
CAUTION:
smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable and cause problems that
are difficult to diagnose.
Maintaining Fiber-Optic Cables
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Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable | 138
Disconnecting a Fiber-Optic Cable | 139
Maintaining Fiber-Optic Cables | 140
Connecting a Fiber-Optic Cable
Before you begin to connect a fiber-optic cable to an optical transceiver installed in a device, ensure that
you have taken the necessary precautions for safe handling of lasers (see
and Warnings" on page
178).
Do not let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector. Do not allow
Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend radius. An arc
"Laser and LED Safety Guidelines
138