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Cisco ONS 15454 Installation and Operations Guide
November 2001
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Hardware Installation
This chapter provides procedures for installing the Cisco ONS 15454. Chapter topics include:
• Installation equipment
• Rack installation
• Front door access
• Backplane covers
• Fan-tray assembly
• Power and ground installation
• Backplane pin connections (alarms, timing, LAN, and craft interface)
• Coaxial and DS-1 cable installation
• Card installation
• Fiber-optic cable installation
• Cable routing and management
• Ferrite installation
• Hardware specifications
• Hardware and software compatibility
Note The Cisco ONS 15454 assembly is intended for use with telecommunications equipment only.
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this
equipment.
Warning
This equipment must be installed and maintained by service personnel as defined by AS/NZS 3260.
Incorrectly connecting this equipment to a general purpose outlet could be hazardous. The
telecommunications lines must be disconnected 1) before unplugging the main power connector
and/or 2) while the housing is open.
