Testing A Fiber-Optic Array Port; Figure 101: Tx Matrix Plus Fiber-Optic Array Loopback Connector And Loopback; Adapter - Juniper TX MATRIX PLUS Hardware Manual

Testing a Fiber-Optic Array Port

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Four fiber-optic array loopback connectors are shipped in the tool kit with the TX Matrix
Plus router (see Figure 101 on page 315).
NOTE: Use the loopback connectors to test the TXP-F13 ports.
Figure 101: TX Matrix Plus Fiber-Optic Array Loopback Connector and
Loopback Adapter
Loopback adapter
CAUTION: Do not connect and disconnect the fiber-optic array cable
connectors, loopback connectors, or loopback adapters more frequently
than required to perform the procedures in this hardware guide. These
fiber-optic components are rated for a limited number of insertions
(approximately 100).
To use the loopback connectors to test the TXP-F13 SIB fiber-optic array ports:
Attach an electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap to your bare wrist, and connect
1.
the strap to one of the ESD points on the chassis.
Take the switching plane offline.
2.
See "Taking a Switching Data Plane Offline" on page 364.
Bring the TXP-F13 SIB offline by pressing the
3.
Clean the fiber-optic array ports, fiber-optic array cables, loopback adapters, and
4.
loopback connectors.
CAUTION: During maintenance or replacement procedures, small deposits
of oil, dust, and debris can enter the TXP-F13 SIB and TXP-T1600 SIB
fiber-optic array ports, the fiber-optic array cable connectors, and the
loopback connectors and adapters. We recommend that you clean the
Chapter 21: Troubleshooting TX Matrix Plus Hardware Components
Loopback connector
SFC ONLINE/OFFLINE button.
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