Cleaning A Glm; Ferrule On A Fiber Optic Cable - HP StorageWorks HSG80 Array Controller V8.7 Maintenance And Service Manual

Common Replacement Information and Procedures
Figure 2–2: Ferrule on a fiber optic cable
CAUTION: StorageWorks recommends cleaning the fiber optic cable only when
replacing a controller. Overcleaning might cause damage to the ferrules.
NOTE: When installing a fiber optic cable for the first time, this procedure can be omitted.
1. Using the polyester cleaning cloth that came with the cable cleaning kit, cover
your fingers and squeeze one ferrule between two fingers.
2. Rotate the cloth around the ferrule one or two times.
3. When the first ferrule is clean, move your fingers to a different area of the cloth
and repeat step 1 and step 2 for the remaining ferrule.

Cleaning a GLM

When replacing a GLM, make sure to clean the GLM receptacles to ensure optimum
performance. Use the following steps to clean a GLM:
1. Take the polyester swab from the cleaning kit that came with the fiber optic cable.
CAUTION: Do not exert excessive force when the swab reaches a stopping point, and
do not repeat this procedure frequently. Failure to comply with this caution might cause
scratching on the GLM and ultimately damage the fiber optic connection. Overcleaning
might cause damage to the GLM.
2. Gently insert the lint-free polyester swab into the transmit-side of the optical
GLM cavity (see Figure 2–3).
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