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Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide, R4.0
March 2003
Chapter 1 Install the Shelf and Backplane Cable
NTP-A10 Route Electrical Cables
Step 5 Label the transmit, receive, working, and protect cables at each end of the connection to avoid confusion
with cables that are similar in appearance.
Step 6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-A10 Route Electrical Cables
Step 1 To route coaxial cables, complete the “DLP-A28 Route Coaxial Cables” task on page 1-53.
Step 2 To route DS-1 twisted pair cables, complete the “DLP-A29 Route DS-1 Twisted-Pair Cables” task on
page 1-55.
Step 3 Continue with the “NTP-A11 Install the Rear Cover” procedure on page 1-55.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-A28 Route Coaxial Cables
Step 1 Tie wrap or lace the coaxial cables according to local site practice and route the cables through the side
cutouts on either side of the ONS 15454. The rubber coated edges of the side cutouts prevent the cables
from chafing.
Step 2 Use short lengths of pigtail RG179 to terminate the shelf assembly.
Purpose The following procedure explains how to route and manage electrical
(backplane) cables.
Tools/Equipment RG179, RG59 (735A) # 26 AWG cable, or RG59 (734A) # 20 AWG cable
Prerequisite Procedures NTP-A9 Install the Electrical Card Cables on the Backplane, page 1-45
Required/As Needed Required if using electrical cards
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None
Purpose This task routes the coaxial cables.
Tools/Equipment RG179, RG59 (735A) # 26 AWG cable, or RG59 (734A) # 20 AWG cable
Prerequisite Procedures One or more of the following tasks, as needed:
• DLP-A25 Install Coaxial Cable With BNC Connectors, page 1-50
• DLP-A26 Install Coaxial Cable With High-Density BNC Connectors,
page 1-51
• DLP-A27 Install Coaxial Cable with SMB Connectors, page 1-52
Required/As Needed Required
Onsite/Remote Onsite
Security Level None