Overview; Guidelines - Allied Telesis 2914 Series Installation And User Manual

2914 Series Fiber Network Adapters with WoL Installation and User's Guide

Overview

Guidelines

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The fiber optic connector consists of a fiber optic plug and its adapter. The
end of the fiber optic cable is held in the core of the ferrule in the plug as
shown in Figure 44. Light signals are transmitted through the core of the
fiber.
Figure 44. Ferrule in an SC Connector Plug
Even minor smudges or dirt on the end face of the fiber, completely
invisible to the naked eye, can disrupt light transmission and lead to failure
of the component or of the entire system. Figure 45 shows part of the end
face of an unclean and clean ferrule.
Unclean
Figure 45. Unclean and Clean Ferrule
Here are general guidelines and warnings for fiber optic connectors:
Always keep a dust cap on a fiber optic cable when it is not in use.
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Do not touch the end face of the ferrule in the connector.
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Warning
Do not stare into the laser beam.
Warning
Do not look directly at the cable ends or inspect the cable ends with
an optical lens.
Ferrule
Clean
L2
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L6
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