Cisco NCS 1000 Installation Manual

32-channel mux/demux patch panel

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Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux
Patch Panel
This chapter contains tasks to install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel.
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Rack Compatibility

The mux/demux panels can be installed in a standard ANSI/EIA (19"), ANSI (23"), or ETSI (21") rack.
• The rack can be two post type or four post type rack.
• The 19" and 23" racks must be compliant with "EIA Universal" holes.
• The ETSI rack must be compliant with "ETSI Universal" holes.
In this chapter, "mux/demux panel" refers to the "Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel".
Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel
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    Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel This chapter contains tasks to install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel. Note In this chapter, "mux/demux panel" refers to the "Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel". • Rack Compatibility, on page 1 •...
  • Page 2: Ground Description

    533.4mm(21") Ground Description The NCS 1000 32-channel mux/demux patch panels have two grounding options on the left and right rear side. You can choose from the two grounding options to ground the patch panels. The rear side of the patch panels, adapter brackets, the straight adapter brackets, and the Z-shaped adapter brackets are unpainted and treated with conductive finishing.
  • Page 3 Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Ground NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels Warning To reduce risk of electric shock and fire, you must incorporate a readily accessible two-poled disconnect device in the fixed wiring. Statement 1022. Warning To reduce risk of fire, use copper conductors only.
  • Page 4: Rack Mount Warnings

    Terminate the other end of the ground cable either at the office ground point or the rack ground point. What to do next • Install NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels, on page 7 Rack Mount Warnings Take note of the following rack-mount safety warnings.
  • Page 5: Install The Adapter Brackets

    Note The mux/demux patch panels come preinstalled with 19-inch adapter brackets. Before you begin Ensure you completed the following tasks: • Unpack and Verify NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel • Check for rack compatibility. See Rack Compatibility. Procedure Step 1 To mount the adapter bracket to the standard equipment rack, perform one of the following actions: •...
  • Page 6 Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Install the Adapter Brackets Figure 3: Installing the Adapter Bracket on a 19-inch Rack The cable ties shown in the image are optional. Use the cable ties to route the USB 3.0 cable Note to right side of the mux/demux panel to the NCS 1010 EITU.
  • Page 7: Install Ncs 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels

    Install NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels, on page 7 Install NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels The patch panel is a new NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux that can be installed either above or below the DWDM generating equipment according to the local site practice.
  • Page 8 Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Install NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels for Inventory purpose. Fiber-optic cables equipped with the corresponding (LC/MPO) connector type are used. The module ports are labelled on the front panel. For more information on the port assignments of the module, see Cisco NCS 1010 Datasheet.
  • Page 9 Establish grounding for the mux/demux panel. The ground position is present on the rear side of the mux/demux panel. For more information, see Ground NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panels, on page Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel...
  • Page 10: Install And Route Fiber-Optic And Usb Cables

    Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Install and Route Fiber-Optic and USB Cables When the mux/demux panel is installed in the ETSI 600x300 cabinet, only the lateral ground position Note must be used. Install and Route Fiber-Optic and USB Cables All connectors are on the front of the mux/demux patch panel and are equipped with LC bulkhead adapters and with a USB Type A receptacle connector for inventory purpose.
  • Page 11 Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Install and Route Fiber-Optic and USB Cables Step 3 To connect and secure the inventory USB Type A plug connector to the inventory USB Type A receptacle connector, perform the following: a) Route the inventory USB cable through the left fiber holder clip from NCS 1010 EITU.
  • Page 12: Cleaning And Maintaining Fiber-Optic Connectors

    Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Cleaning and Maintaining Fiber-Optic Connectors Cleaning and Maintaining Fiber-Optic Connectors Connector cleaning is required to maintain the performance of fiber-optic circuits. It is important that both the LC/UPC connector at the end of the fiber-optic cable and the optical mating adapter on the front panel of the device are clean before the connection is made.
  • Page 13: Customer-Supplied Cleaning Materials

    Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Customer-supplied Cleaning Materials Procedure Step 1 Using an inspection microscope, inspect each fiber connector for dirt, cracks, or scratches. Step 2 Replace any damaged fiber connectors. Replace all dust caps whenever the equipment is unused for 30 minutes or more.
  • Page 14 Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel Cleaning the Optical Mating Adapter Procedure Step 1 Read the cartridge cleaning instructions (provided by the manufacturer) to insert the cartridge cleaning tip into the optical mating adapter. Step 2 Slide the lever on the cartridge to swipe the mating surface.

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