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Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Reference Manual, R8.5
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Chapter 1      Shelf Assembly Hardware
1.7.1    Lower Backplane Cover
Figure 1-27 Backplane Covers
1.7.1 Lower Backplane Cover
The lower section of the ONS 15454 ANSI backplane is covered by either a clear plastic protector 
(15454-SA-ANSI) or a sheet metal cover (15454-SA-HD), which is held in place by five 6-32 x 1/2 inch 
screws. Remove the lower backplane cover to access the alarm interface panel (AIP), alarm pin fields, 
frame ground, and power terminals (Figure 1-28).
Figure 1-28 Removing the Lower Backplane Cover
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Lower Backplane 
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Backplane Sheet Metal 
Covers