Maintaining Cables That Connect To Mx2020 Mpcs Or Mics; Figure 84: Upper And Lower Cable Manager Cable Routing - Juniper MX2020 Hardware Manual

Maintaining Cables That Connect to MX2020 MPCs or MICs

Purpose
Action
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For optimum router performance, verify the condition of the cables that connect to the
MPCs or MICs.
On a regular basis:
Use an upper cable manager and a lower cable manager (shown in
page 175) to support cables and prevent cables from dislodging or developing stress
points.

Figure 84: Upper and Lower Cable Manager Cable Routing

Upper card cage
Place excess cable out of the way in the upper and lower cable managers. Do not allow
fastened loops of cable to dangle from the connector or cable manager because this
stresses the cable at the fastening point. Putting fasteners on the loops helps to
maintain their shape.
Keep the cable connections clean and free of dust and other particles, which can cause
drops in the received power level. Always inspect cables and clean them if necessary
before connecting an interface.
Label both ends of the cables to identify them.
Chapter 11: Maintaining MX2020 Router Hardware Components
Lower card cage
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Figure 84 on
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