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Cable Installation
This appendix gives very general guidance for cable installation. Additional
information is available in the
Fiber-Optic Cable Installation Guide
(5954-8446).
This manual focuses primarily on the
UP-FL
printed circuit assembly installation.
We assume you have installed the cable according to your requirements.
Assistance for planning and installing your cable is available from
Hewlett-Packard (contact the nearest HP Sales and Support Office).
Cable Plan
Before laying the cable, we recommend that you prepare a cable plan and have
it reviewed by your Hewlett-Packard Site Preparation Specialist. This plan
should include the location of existing and planned equipment (systems and
peripherals). The plan should also note cable paths through cable trays,
conduits, ducts and junction boxes as well as paths under mats or raised floors.
WARNING
Neither the cable nor its storage is flame resistant. In case of fire, they
will give off toxic gases. Do not roote the cable through air plenums or
ventilation ducts. Do not store it in environmental air spaces.
For critical applications, the use of redundant cables may be desirable. The
cable plan should include the route of redundant cables.
Installation
Cable replacement after installation may be costly. A cable verification test
before installation
is recommended to preclude installation of a faulty cable.
Cable operation checks can be performed using optical power source and
measurement equipment (see chapter 3 for methods tO'check cables).
The repair of fiber-optic cable requires trained personnel and special
equipment - it is not a simple task. Preventing damage is the best practice.
Ensure that there are adequate provisions to protect the cable from damage,
especially in areas where there is personnel traffic or equipment movement.
Excess cable may be placed behind, or in open spaces of, computer cabinets.
Use cable spools when possible.
When installing the cable, follow the guidelines provided in the
Fiber-Optic
Cable Installation Guide
(included with the standard product cable). Do not
exceed maximum pull forces or the minimum bend radius (see table A-I for
specifications). Watch for sharp edges.
Cable Installation A-1
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