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Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual, R8.5
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Chapter 1      Shelf Assembly Hardware
1.1    Overview
Caution Unused card slots should be filled with a blank faceplate (Cisco P/N 15454-BLANK for ANSI shelves 
and 15454E-BLANK for ETSI shelves). The blank faceplate ensures proper airflow when operating the 
ONS 15454 without the front door attached, although Cisco recommends that the front door remain 
attached.
1.1 Overview
This section provides an introduction to the Cisco ONS 15454 ANSI and the Cisco ONS 15454 ETSI. 
Install the ONS 15454 in compliance with your local and national electrical codes:
 • United States: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70; United States National Electrical 
Code.
 • Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1.
 • Other countries: If local and national electrical codes, are not available, refer to IEC 364, Part 1 
through Part 7.
1.1.1 Cisco ONS 15454 ANSI
When installed in an equipment rack, the ONS 15454 ANSI assembly is typically connected to a fuse 
and alarm panel to provide centralized alarm connection points and distributed power for the 
ONS 15454 ANSI. Fuse and alarm panels are third-party equipment and are not described in this 
documentation. If you are unsure about the requirements or specifications for a fuse and alarm panel, 
consult the user documentation for the related equipment. The front door of the ONS 15454 ANSI allows 
access to the shelf assembly, fan-tray assembly, and fiber-storage area. The backplanes provide access 
to alarm contacts, external interface contacts, power terminals, and BNC/SMB connectors.
You can mount the ONS 15454 ANSI in a 19- or 23-inch rack (482.6 or 584.2 mm). The shelf assembly 
weighs approximately 55 pounds (24.94 kg) with no cards installed.
The ONS 15454 ETSI is powered using -48 VDC power. Negative and return power terminals are 
connected via the MIC-A/P and the MIC-C/T/P FMECs. The ground terminal is connected via the 2-hole 
grounding lug. 
Note The ONS 15454 ANSI is designed to comply with Telcordia GR-1089-CORE Type 2 and Type 4. Install 
and operate the ONS 15454 ANSI only in environments that do not expose wiring or cabling to the 
outside plant. Acceptable applications include Central Office Environments (COEs), Electronic 
Equipment Enclosures (EEEs), Controlled Environment Vaults (CEVs), huts, and Customer Premise 
Environments (CPEs).
1.1.2 Cisco ONS 15454 ETSI
When installed in an equipment rack, the ONS 15454 ETSI assembly is typically connected to a fuse and 
alarm panel to provide centralized alarm connection points and distributed power for the 
ONS 15454 ETSI. Fuse and alarm panels are third-party equipment and are not described in this 
documentation. If you are unsure about the requirements or specifications for a fuse and alarm panel, 
consult the user documentation for the related equipment. The front door of the ONS 15454 ETSI allows