Installation
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Installing the Cisco ONS 15216-MD-40-ODD and 15216-MD-40-EVEN Mux/Demux Patch Panels
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Model and serial number of the damaged unit
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Description of damage
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Effect of damage on the installation
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Packing slip
Install Odd and Even Patch Panels
The patch panel is a new ONS 15216 FlexLayer unit that can be installed either
above or below the DWDM generating equipment according to the local site
practice.
The patch panel is 2 rack unit (RU) high. Each package includes one set of the
following brackets:
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19-inch (482.6-mm) or 23-inch (584.2-mm) reversible (two-way) mounting
brackets that can be rotated to fit either rack size. These reversible brackets
are used for EIA and IEC standard racks.
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ETSI brackets that are used for ETSI standard racks.
Note
The unit is shipped with the mounting brackets in the 19-inch (482.6-mm)
position.
The patch panel is passive and requires no power cabling or connections. All
connectors are on the front panel and are equipped with LC/UPC bulkhead
adapters and with a USB Type A receptacle connector for Inventory purpose.
Fiber-optic cables equipped with the corresponding (LC/UPC) connector type are
used. The module ports are labelled on the front panel. The port assignments of
the module is provided in
(odd patch panel) and
(even patch
panel). Refer to
for port label description.
Caution
Use only the fastening hardware provided with the ONS 15216 patch panel to
prevent loosening, deterioration, and electromechanical corrosion of the hardware
and joined material.