7-44 Routing and splicing the fiber cable
Procedure 7-4 (continued)
Routing fiber to the ABM when no FPP is installed
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Connect the patch cord or pigtail to the OC-3 or OC-12 card as labeled on the
fiber.
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the slot number in the ABM shelf for the intended OC-3 or OC-12 optical
interface card
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the direction of signal, Tx (transmit) or Rx (receive)
Dress the split tubing back towards the rear of the ABM shelf.
Tie wrap the tubing as shown in Figure 7-24 on page 7-42.
Tie wrap the tubing to the cable tie straps on the rear of the ABM shelf swing
frame.
Check the entire route of the tubing to ensure that there is no excessive stress
on the tubing and fibers when the swing frames are opened and closed.
Close the swing frames and cabinet doors.
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