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Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide, R4.0
March 2003
Chapter 1 Install the Shelf and Backplane Cable
NTP-A9 Install the Electrical Card Cables on the Backplane
DLP-A27 Install Coaxial Cable with SMB Connectors
Step 1 Place the SMB cable connector over the desired connection point on the backplane.
Step 2 Gently push the connector until it clicks into place.
Step 3 Tie wrap or lace the cables to the EIA according to Telcordia standards (GR-1275-CORE) or local site
practice.
Step 4 Route the cables to the nearest side of the shelf assembly into rack runs according to local site practice.
Figure 1-22 Installing Coaxial Cable with SMB Connectors
Warning
Metallic interfaces for connection to outside plant lines (such as T1/E1/T3/E3, etc.) must be connected
through a registered or approved device such as CSU/DSU or NT1.
Purpose This task installs the coaxial cable with SMB connectors. Refer to
Figure 1-22 on page 1-52 when performing task.
Tools/Equipment SMB cable connector
Prerequisite Procedures DLP-A13 Install an SMB EIA, page 1-19
Required/As Needed Required if you are using DS3-12, DS3XM-6, or EC-1 cards and are using
an SMB interface rather than a BNC interface
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None
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