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Figure 28: MEX6200 with 8 Unprotected Transponders
3.2.1.3 COM Port and Connector
The COM port is an LC connector placed on the front panel of the MEX6200. This port is con-
nected to the network and is used to convey the aggregated optical signal. The single COM port
is used for the unprotected configuration of the MEX6200. The COM port is a fixed duplex LC
connector.
3.2.1.4 MUX/DEMUX Ports and Connectors
The MUX/DEMUX ports are one or two Multifiber Pull Off (MPO) connectors suitable for a
dedicated ribbon cable. The MUX/DEMUX port, together with the ribbon cable attached to it, is
used to connect the uplink ports and OSC to the passive MUX/DEMUX module. In a dual port
configuration, the front panel has two ports labeled "MUX/DEMUX 1" and "MUX/DEMUX 2".
Table 15 - COM Port Specification
Specification Requirement
Fiber type Single mode
Fiber size 2 mm optical
Connector type LC with or without protective shutters or SC
Port type Optical COM port
Table 16 - COM Port Specification
Specification Requirement
Fiber type Single mode
Fiber size 2 mm optical fiber
Connector type MUX/DEMUX: MPO/APC female
Port type MUX/DEMUX connection