IBM SAN32M-2, Installation And Service Manual

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153 Chapter 4: Repair information
Clean fiber-optic components
Perform this procedure as directed by a service procedural step or
when connecting or disconnecting fiber-optic cables from port optical
transceivers. The following tools (supplied by service personnel) are
required:
• ESD grounding cable and wrist strap.
• Fiber-optic cleaning kit with:
— Oil-free compressed air or HFC-134a aerosol duster.
— Alcohol-soaked cleaning pads.
CAUTION
Goggles are needed for the procedure.
(C011)
To clean fiber-optic components:
1. Optical transceivers are ESD-sensitive. Ensure an ESD grounding
cable is connected to the product chassis and your wrist.
2. Disconnect the fiber-optic cable from the optical transceiver as
directed by a customer representative or service procedural step.
3. Use an aerosol duster to blow any contaminants from the
component (part 1 of Figure 47 ).
Figure 47 Clean fiber-optic components
— Hold the duster upright and keep the air nozzle
approximately 50 millimeters (two inches) from the end of the
component.
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