Maintain Fiber-Optic Cables; Connect A Fiber-Optic Cable - Juniper EX8208 Hardware Manual

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or removing cable. The safety cap keeps the port clean and prevents accidental
exposure to laser light.
6. If there is a cable management system, arrange the cable in the cable management system to prevent
the cable from dislodging or developing stress points. Secure the cable so that it does not support its
own weight as it hangs to the floor. Place excess cable out of the way in a neatly coiled loop in the
cable management system. Placing fasteners on the loop helps to maintain its shape.
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fastened loops of cable to dangle, which stresses the cable at the fastening point.
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arc smaller than a few inches in diameter can damage the cable and cause problems
that are difficult to diagnose.

Maintain Fiber-Optic Cables

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How to Handle Fiber-Optic Cables | 287
Connect a Fiber-Optic Cable
Before you connect a fiber-optic cable to an optical transceiver installed in a device, ensure that you have
taken the necessary precautions for safe handling of lasers (see
Warnings" on page 367).
Do not leave a fiber-optic transceiver uncovered except when inserting
Do not let fiber-optic cable hang free from the connector. Do not allow
Avoid bending fiber-optic cable beyond its minimum bend radius. An
"Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and
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