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Connect Router to the Network
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Port Connection Guidelines , on page 25
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Transceiver and Cable Specifications, on page 26
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Connecting a Console to the Router, on page 26
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Connect the Management Interface, on page 27
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Install and Remove QSFP Transceiver Modules, on page 28
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Connect Interface Ports, on page 30
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Maintain Transceivers and Optical Cables, on page 31
Port Connection Guidelines
Depending on the chassis , you can use optical modules and RJ-45 connectors to connect the ports to other
network devices.
To prevent damage to the fiber-optic cables, we recommend that you keep the transceivers disconnected from
their fiber-optic cables when installing the transceiver in the line card. Before removing a transceiver from
the router, remove the cable from the transceiver.
To maximize the effectiveness and life of your transceivers and optical cables, ensure the following:
• Wear an ESD-preventative wrist strap that is connected to an earth ground whenever you handle
transceivers.
• Do not remove and insert a transceiver more often than is necessary. Repeated removals and insertions
can shorten its useful life.
• Keep the transceivers and fiber-optic cables clean and dust free to maintain high signal accuracy and to
prevent damage to the connectors. Attenuation (loss of light) is increased by contamination and should
be kept below 0.35 dB.
• Clean these parts before installation to prevent dust from scratching the fiber-optic cable ends.
• Clean the connectors regularly; the required frequency of cleaning depends upon the environment.
In addition, clean connectors when they are exposed to dust or accidentally touched. Both wet and
dry cleaning techniques can be effective; refer to your site's fiber-optic connection cleaning
procedures.
• Do not touch the ends of connectors. Touching the ends can leave fingerprints and cause other
contamination.
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