Weatherproofing The Interface Ports-Gigabit Ethernet Sfp; Figure 46: Removing The Weather Seal Cap - Juniper ACX500 Hardware Manual

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port chamber. The metal cover locks and seals the chamber from external environmental
factors. See Figure 45 on page
Weatherproofing the Interface Ports—Gigabit Ethernet SFP on page 123
Weatherproofing the Interface Ports—Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 on page 128
Weatherproofing the Interface Ports—Gigabit Ethernet SFP
To access and weatherproof the Gigabit Ethernet SFP interface ports and cables:
Unscrew and remove the six screws from the metal cover on top of the router that
1.
covers the interface port chamber. Keep the screws for later use.
In Figure 45 on page 122
the three Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting SFP transceivers. The fourth inlet is for
the cables for the three Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports.
Remove the weather seal cap from the cable inlet port on the router by using a slotted
2.
screwdriver. See Figure 46 on page
future use.
The weather seal caps prevent dust and water from entering into the router when the
router or the interface port is not in use.

Figure 46: Removing the Weather Seal Cap

WARNING: Ensure that you have the weather seal caps on the cable inlet
ports that are not in use. Failing to do so might allow water and dust to
enter the router, resulting in router failure.
122.
from left to right, the first three cable connector inlets are for
123. Keep the weather seal cap in a safe place for
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