Enterasys C1H124-24 Installation Manual page 43

Enterasys Networks recommends labeling fiber-optic cables to indicate receive and transmit ends.
Many cables are pre-labeled, providing matching labels or tapes at both ends of each strand of
cable.
To connect an LC cable connector to a fixed LC connector of a Mini-GBIC, refer to
and proceed as follows:
1. Remove the protective covers (not shown) from the front panel LC fiber-optic port
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 LC cable connector
NOTE: To remove the LC cable connector
the cable connector.
on each end of the cable.
into the LC connector
Connecting to the Network
until it clicks into place.
, press on its release tab
Hardware Installation
Figure 3-13
(port 52
and pull out
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