Fiber-Optic Cable Handling - Sun Microsystems storagetek sl500 Reference Manual

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.
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Do not bend the cable to less than 12 mm (0.5 in.) in radius. StorageTek
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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.
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Do not grasp the cables with pliers, grippers, or side cutters; do not attach
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pulling devices to the cables or connectors.
Keep cables away from sharp edges or sharp protrusions that could cut or wear
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through the cable; make sure that cutouts in the equipment have protective
edging.
Protect the cable from extreme temperature conditions.
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Install the connector's protective cover whenever the connector is not connected.
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