Cisco NCS 1000 Installation Manual page 8

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.
Caution Use only the fastening hardware provided with the mux/demux panel to prevent loosening, deterioration, and
electromechanical corrosion of the hardware and joined material.
Caution
When mounting the mux/demux panel in a frame with a nonconductive coating (such as paint, lacquer, or
enamel) use either the thread-forming screws that are provided with the shipping kit or remove the coating
from the threads to ensure electrical continuity.
This task describes the steps to install the mux/demux panels.
Before you begin
Ensure the rack is compatible. See the
Procedure
Step 1 Set the adapter brackets to the rack you are using. See
Note
A single mux/demux panel is 17.21 inches (437.1 mm) wide and occupies 1 RU in a rack.
The mux/demux panel adapter brackets can be mounted such that the mux/demux panels project either 2.25,
5, 6, or 6.5 inches from the front of the EIA standard racks fixing plane, or 40 mm from the front of the IEC
or ETSI standard racks fixing plane.
Step 2
Secure the unit to the rack using the mounting screws.
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The mux/demux panels can be mounted on 19 inch (482.6 mm), 23 inch (584.2 mm) EIA standard
racks, on a 19 inch (482.6 mm) IEC rack, or on a 600 x 600 mm or 600 x 300 mm ETSI racks.
Install Cisco NCS 1000 32-Channel Mux/Demux Patch Panel
Rack Compatibility, on page 1
Install the Adapter Brackets, on page
section.
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