How to Disconnect a Fiber-Optic Cable from a Transceiver on a PTX10004
Router
Before you disconnect a fiber-optic cable from an optical transceiver installed in the PTX10004 router,
ensure that you have taken the necessary precautions for safe handling of lasers (see
Safety Guidelines and Warnings" on page
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available:
Rubber safety cap to cover the transceiver
Rubber safety cap to cover the fiber-optic cable connector
To disconnect a fiber-optic cable from an optical transceiver installed in the PTX10004 router:
1. (Recommended) Disable the port in which the transceiver is installed by including the disable statement
at the [edit interfaces] hierarchy level for the specific interface.
WARNING:
fiber-optic cables. Fiber-optic transceivers and fiber-optic cables connected to
transceivers emit laser light that can damage your eyes.
WARNING:
instruments even if the interface has been disabled.
2. Carefully unplug the fiber-optic cable connector from the transceiver.
3. Cover the transceiver with a rubber safety cap.
WARNING:
or removing a cable. The rubber safety cap keeps the port clean and prevents
accidental exposure to laser light.
4. Cover the fiber-optic cable connector with the rubber safety cap.
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Do not look directly into a fiber-optic transceiver or into the ends of
Do not stare into the laser beam or view it directly with optical
Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when inserting
"Laser and LED
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