Fiber-Optic Cable Handling; Rack Safety And Precautions - StorageTek L700 Service Manual

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Fiber-optic Cable Handling

Observe these precautions when you handle fiber-optic cables:
• Do not coil the cable to less than 96 mm (3.75 in.) in diameter.
• Do not bend the cable to less than 12 mm (0.5 in.) in radius. StorageTek
recommends that a cable's bend radius be no less than 20 times the diameter of the
cable.
• Do not pull on the cables; carefully place them into position.
• Do not grasp the cables with pliers, grippers, or side cutters; do not attach pulling
devices to the cables or connectors.
• Keep cables away from sharp edges or sharp protrusions that could cut or wear
through the cable; make sure that cutouts in the equipment have protective edging.
• Protect the cable from extreme temperature conditions.
• Install the connector's protective cover whenever the connector is not connected.

Rack Safety and Precautions

WARNING:
Possible personal injury:
• More than one person might be required to install equipment into the
library's rack or to remove equipment from the library's rack.
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Leave at least 4.6 m (15 ft) of cable at each end for future growth.
Use strain reliefs to prevent the weight of the cable from damaging the
connector.
Review all information in this manual and in any related manuals about safely
handling fiber-optic cables.
Insert connectors carefully to prevent damage to the connector or fiber.
Leave the connector's protective cover in place until you are ready to make
connections.
Replace the connector's protective cover when the connector is disconnected.
Clean the connector before making a connection. Make sure that there are no
obstructions and that keyways are aligned.
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