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Cisco ONS 15454 DWDM Installation and Operations Guide, R6.0
August 2005
Chapter 1      Install the Shelf and Common Control Cards
DLP-G17 Connect Office Power to the ONS 15454 ETSI
DLP-G17 Connect Office Power to the ONS 15454 ETSI 
Warning
When installing or replacing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first and 
disconnected last. 
Statement 1046
Caution Do not apply power to the ONS 15454 ETSI until you complete all installation steps and check the 
continuity of the –48 VDC battery and battery return. 
Note No more than 2 m (7 ft) of the power supply cable should be exposed between the equipment and the 
fiber-storage tray. 
Note Only use listed compression-type connectors when terminating the battery, battery return, and ground 
conductors. Connectors must be suitable for copper conductors.
Caution When terminating power, return, and frame ground, do not use soldering lug connectors, screwless 
(push-in) connectors, quick-connect connectors, or other friction-fit connectors.
Purpose This task connects power to the ONS 15454 ETSI shelf.
Tools/Equipment #2 Phillips screwdriver
Medium slot-head screwdriver 
Small slot-head screwdriver 
Wire wrapper
Wire cutters
Wire strippers
Crimp tool
Fuse panel
Power cable (from fuse and alarm panel to assembly), 5.26-mm² 
(#10 AWG), copper conductors, 194°F [90°C])
Ground cable 13.3-mm² (#6 AWG) stranded
Listed pressure terminal connectors such as ring and fork types; connectors 
must be suitable for 5.26-mm² (#10 AWG) copper conductors
Prerequisite Procedures DLP-G15 Connect the Office Ground to the ONS 15454 ETSI, page 1-32
Required/As Needed Required
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None