Page 2 - Connecting WCMs to MUX and DMX Modules; To connect a WCM to MUX and DMX modules, follow these steps:
Chapter 5 Connecting Optical Cables Connecting WCMs to MUX and DMX Modules 5-2 Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide 78-10588-03 Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install,replace, or service this equipment. Note Remove dust covers and blind plugs immedia...
Page 4 - Connecting BSMs with MUX and DMX Modules; To connect a BSM to MUX and DMX modules, follow these steps:
Chapter 5 Connecting Optical Cables Connecting BSMs with MUX and DMX Modules 5-4 Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide 78-10588-03 Connecting BSMs with MUX and DMX Modules To connect a BSM to MUX and DMX modules, follow these steps: Step 1 Remove the dust cover from one end of a jumper...
Page 6 - To connect a BSM to an optional RSM, follow these steps:
Chapter 5 Connecting Optical Cables Connecting a BSM to an RSM 5-6 Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide 78-10588-03 Connecting a BSM to an RSM To connect a BSM to an optional RSM, follow these steps: Step 1 Remove the dust cover from one end of a jumper and the blind plug from the BSM...
Page 7 - Connecting Remote Lines to a BSM; To connect remote lines to a BSM, follow these steps:
5-7 Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide 78-10588-03 Chapter 5 Connecting Optical Cables Connecting Remote Lines to a BSM Step 5 Place the fiber-optic cables in the cable holder of the primary and extensionchassis and the rack at the side of both chassis. Note If you have a BSM instal...
Page 9 - Connecting Remote Lines to RSMs; To connect remote lines to an RSM, follow these steps:
5-9 Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide 78-10588-03 Chapter 5 Connecting Optical Cables Connecting Remote Lines to a BSM Connecting Remote Lines to RSMs To connect remote lines to an RSM, follow these steps: Step 1 Remove the dust cover from the MiniSC plug of the remote transmission...
Page 10 - Connecting Local Lines to WCMs; To connect local lines to a WCM, follow these steps:
Chapter 5 Connecting Optical Cables Connecting Local Lines to WCMs 5-10 Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide 78-10588-03 Step 3 Remove the dust cover from the MiniSC plug of the remote receiver fiber of lineA, and clean the fiber as described in “Cleaning the Connectors” section onpag...
Page 11 - Mount the acrylic cover on the front of the chassis.
5-11 Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide 78-10588-03 Chapter 5 Connecting Optical Cables Connecting Local Lines to WCMs Figure 5-7 Connecting Local Lines to a WCM Step 3 Remove the dust cover from the MiniSC plug of the local transmission fiber andclean the fiber as described in “Cle...
Page 12 - Attenuating Single-Mode Patch Cable; Attenuating Coupler
Chapter 5 Connecting Optical Cables Connecting Fiber Channel or Gigabit Ethernet to a High-Speed Transparent WCM 5-12 Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide 78-10588-03 Connecting Fiber Channel or Gigabit Ethernet to aHigh-Speed Transparent WCM When connecting a fiber channel or Gigabit...
Page 13 - Other Limitations and Restrictions
5-13 Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide 78-10588-03 Chapter 5 Connecting Optical Cables Connecting Fiber Channel or Gigabit Ethernet to a High-Speed Transparent WCM Figure 5-9 Attenuating Coupler Figure 5-9 shows a conventional MiniSC to SC patch cable, plus the attenuatingcoupler, ...
Page 14 - Connecting Optical Isolators; Installation Notes
Chapter 5 Connecting Optical Cables Connecting Optical Isolators 5-14 Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide 78-10588-03 Caution When connecting Cisco Metro 1500 series systems, you mustadhere to the minimum remote link budget, as called out inTable A-9 on page A-15. If you do not adher...
Page 15 - To connect the optical isolator, follow these guidelines:
5-15 Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide 78-10588-03 Chapter 5 Connecting Optical Cables Connecting Optical Isolators Figure 5-10 Optical Isolator Connection Scenario To connect the optical isolator, follow these guidelines: • The optical connector coming out of a WCM is MUPC type. C...
Page 16 - Testing a Remote Link; To test a remote optical communications link, follow these steps:; Tests; A power meter or OTDR; Distance specified in km
Chapter 5 Connecting Optical Cables Testing a Remote Link 5-16 Cisco Metro 1500 Series Hardware Installation Guide 78-10588-03 Testing a Remote Link The remote loopback feature of the WCM allows you to test the remote opticalcommunications link without disconnecting the system. You must test the rem...