Cable Connection To Mt-Rj Multimode Fiber-Optic Connectors - Enterasys C1H124-24 Installation Manual

To connect an MT-RJ cable to a fixed MT-RJ connector of a Mini-GBIC, refer to
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the protective covers (not shown) from the front panel MT-RJ fiber-optic port
52 in this example) and from the connectors
NOTE: Leave the protective covers in place when the connectors are not in use to
prevent contamination.
CAUTION: Do not touch the ends of the fiber-optic strands, and do not let the ends
come in contact with dust, dirt, or other contaminants. Contamination of cable ends
causes problems in data transmissions. If the ends of the fiber-optic strands become
contaminated, use a canned duster to blow the surfaces clean. A fiber-port cleaning
swab saturated with optical-grade isopropyl alcohol may also be used to clean the ends.
2. Insert the MT-RJ cable connector
NOTE: To remove the MT-RJ cable connector
out the cable connector.
Figure 3-12 Cable Connection to MT-RJ Multimode Fiber-optic Connectors
Mini-GBIC MT-RJ port connector shown on C1H124-48
MT-RJ cable connector
into the MT-RJ connector
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on each end of the cable.
until it clicks into place.
, press on its release tab
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Release tab
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