Installation Procedures R6.0

323-1531-201
Nortel Networks
OPTera Connect DX
optical switch
Installation Procedures
Standard Rel 6 Issue 1 April 2004
What’s inside...
Observing safety guidelines
Installing the OPTera Connect DX bay
Installing the circuit packs in OPTera Connect DX shelves
Installing the peripheral cables in an OPTera Connect DX
Installing optical fibers, STM-1e cables and HD STM-1o/e breakout
cords
Cleaning the optical connectors
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Contents 0
About this document v
Observing safety guidelines 1-1

Audience 1-1
Precautionary messages 1-1
Safety standards 1-2
Laser radiation—optical transmission systems 1-2
International standards 1-3
Radiation hazards 1-4
Labeling 1-5
Using optical fibers 1-10
Handling optical fibers 1-10
Splicing optical fibers 1-11
Repairing optical fibers 1-11
Working with power 1-11
Dissipating static electricity 1-12
Preventing circuit pack damage 1-14
Handling, installing, or replacing circuit packs 1-14
Storing circuit packs 1-15
Transporting circuit packs 1-15
Regulating radio-frequency emissions 1-15
Controlling equipment access 1-16
Installing the OPTera Connect DX bay 2-1

OPTera Metro Connect bay 2-2
List of procedures
2-1 Unpacking the OPTera Connect DX bay 2-3
2-2 Preparing the floor area in order to install an OPTera Connect DX bay 2-10
2-3 Preparing and positioning the bay 2-14
2-4 Installing bay frame extenders on the OPTera Connect DX bay 2-27
2-5 Installing an OPTera Connect DX bay on a raised floor 2-31
2-6 Connecting the bay frame to the office ground 2-35
2-7 Installing the power cables for ANSI power supply arrangements 2-38
2-8 Installing the power cables for ETSI power supply arrangements 2-49
2-9 Connecting office cabling to the uniSATT connection block 2-56
2-10 Removing or installing the cable covers on the OPTera Connect DX bay 2-64
2-11 Removing or installing the end guard on the OPTera Connect DX bay 2-68
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Installing the circuit packs in OPTera Connect DX shelves 3-1

Tributary circuit pack support 3-2
List of procedures
3-1 Installing circuit packs in the OPTera Connect DX control shelf 3-3
3-2 Installing circuit packs in the OPTera Connect DX main shelf and extension
shelf 3-7
3-3 Removing circuit packs from the OPTera Connect DX shelves 3-27
3-4 Installing the fans in the environmental control panels 3-28
Installing the peripheral cables in an OPTera Connect DX 4-1

Cable color codes 4-2
Ferrite beads 4-2
List of procedures
4-1 Connecting the RS-232 and Ethernet cables to the
maintenance interface 4-3
4-2 Connecting the parallel telemetry cables to the parallel telemetry circuit
pack 4-7
4-3 Connecting the OPC interface cables 4-12
Installing optical fibers, STM-1e cables and HD STM-1o/e breakout

cords 5-1
Engineering rules for optical fibers 5-2
Optical fiber cabling between OPTera Connect DX bays and DWDM bays 5-4
Cable installation sequence 5-18
Optical fiber cables, HD STM-1o cables and STM-1e coaxial cables routing
recommendations 5-20
Engineering rules for the HD STM-1o optical fibers 5-24
Engineering rules for the HD STM-1e coaxial cables 5-29
Engineering rules for STM-1e coaxial cables 5-30
List of procedures
5-1 Installing and routing optical fibers or HD STM-1o breakout cords 5-32
5-2 Installing and routing HD STM-1e coaxial cables 5-43
5-3 Installing and routing STM-1e coaxial cables 5-45
5-4 Labelling cables and optical fibers 5-49
5-5 Inserting external MPO connector 5-51
5-6 Removing external MPO connector 5-55
Cleaning the optical connectors 6-1

List of procedures
6-1 Cleaning optical connectors on patch cords 6-2
6-2 Cleaning optical fiber connectors inside adapterless circuit packs 6-9
6-3 Cleaning optical connectors inside Quad or Dual GE tributary circuit
packs 6-21
6-4 Cleaning multifiber connectors 6-26
6-5 Inspecting optical connectors 6-38
OPTera Connect DX optical switch 323-1531-201 Rel 6 Iss 1 Standard Apr 2004
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About this document 0

This document provides the procedures necessary for the installation of a
Nortel Networks OPTera Connect DX optical switch Release 6 (referred to as
OPTera Connect DX in this document) network element in an OPTera
universal bay. Topics covered include the following:
• mechanical installation of the bay
• connection of the ground and power cables
• installation and removal of circuit packs
• installation and connection of peripheral cables
• installation and connection of optical fibers and electrical coaxial cables
• cleaning of optical connectors
OPTera Metro Connect bay

Many diagrams and procedures are common to both the OPTera Connect DX
optical switch and OPTera Metro Connect installation. Where there are
differences between the two installations, the differences are summarised
under the heading ‘OPTera Metro Connect bay’ at the beginning of each
chapter. Refer to OPTera Metro Connect SDH User Guide, NTCA69YA for
specific details about installing the OPTera Metro Connect bay.
Audience
This document is for trained installers.
External references
This document refers to the following standards:
• ETSI standard ETS 300 253 ed.1 (1995-01)

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OPTera Connect DX SDH NTP Library

Installing, Managing and Maintaining and Supporting
Planning a Commissioning and documentation for
Provisioning Troubleshooting
Network Testing a Network the OPTera
a Network a Network
Connect DX SDH
Library
Change Application
Procedures
(CAPs)
OC-48 DWDM
Tributary Application
Note
(NTRR12AC)
OPTera Long Haul

User Interface Performance 1600 NTP Library
About the OPTera SDH Network
Connect DX Element Deployment Connection Procedures Monitoring Procedures
SDH NTP Guide (323-1531-301) (323-1531-520)
OPTera Metro 4100
Library (NTCA67DG) NTP Library
(323-1531-090) External Interface Trouble Clearing and
Installation Configuration Module Replacement
Procedures Procedures (323-1531-543) OPTera Metro 4200
OPTera Connect DX (323-1531-302) NTP Library
SDH Planning and (323-1531-201)
Ordering Guide Software Log Reference
(NTRR11DG) Powering up and (323-1531-840) OPTera Metro
Administration Connect SDH
Commissioning Procedures
Procedures User Guide
SDH Orderwire (323-1531-303) (NTCA69YA)
User Guide (323-1531-220)
(NTCA66DA) Data Administration
System Procedures Optical Networks
Network Commissioning and (323-1531-304) Applications Library
Interworking Guide Testing Procedures
(NTCA68CA) (323-1531-222) Security Management
Procedures Preside
Network (323-1531-305) documentation
Interoperability Guide
(NTCA68CB) Provisioning and
Operations Procedures TN-1X NTP Library
Data Communications (323-1531-310)
Network Planning
Protection
Guide
Switching Description TN-4X NTP Library
(NTR710AM)
and Procedures
(323-1531-311)
Gigabit Ethernet
Data User Guide
TN-16X NTP Library
(NTCA65YA)
Circuit
Pack Descriptions
(323-1531-102)
TL1 Interface
Description
(323-1531-190)
NE User Interface
Description
(323-1531-195)
OPC User Interface

Description
(323-1531-196)
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Installation Procedures Summary

Main tasks:
• Read Chapter 1, “Observing safety guidelines”.
• Installing the OPTera Connect DX bay:

— Unpacking the OPTera Connect DX bay (Procedure 2-1)
— Preparing a solid floor to install an OPTera Connect DX bay (Procedure 2-2)
— Preparing and positioning the bay (Procedure 2-3)
— Installing bay frame extenders on the OPTera Connect DX bay (Procedure 2-4)
— Installing an OPTera Connect DX bay on a raised floor (Procedure 2-5)
— Connecting the bay frame to the office ground (Procedure 2-6)
— Installing the power cables for ANSI power supply arrangements (Procedure 2-7)
— Installing the power cables for ETSI power supply arrangements (Procedure 2-8)
— Connecting the office cables to the SATT (Procedure 2-9)
— Removing or installing the cable covers on the OPTera Connect DX bay (Procedure 2-10)
— Removing or installing the end guard on the OPTera Connect DX bay (Procedure 2-11)
• Installing the circuit packs in OPTera Connect DX shelves:

— Installing circuit packs in the OPTera Connect DX control shelf (Procedure 3-1)
— Installing circuit packs in the OPTera Connect DX main shelf and extension shelf
(Procedure 3-2)
— Removing circuit packs from the OPTera Connect DX shelves (Procedure 3-3)
— Installing the fans in the environmental control panels (Procedure 3-4)

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Installation Procedures Summary (continued)

• Installing the peripheral cables in OPTera Connect DX shelves:
— Connecting the RS-232 and Ethernet cables to the maintenance interface (Procedure 4-1)
— Connecting the parallel telemetry cables to the parallel telemetry circuit pack (Procedure 4-2)
— Connecting the OPC interface cables (Procedure 4-3)
• Installing optical fibers and electrical coaxial cables in an OPTera Connect DX bay:
— Installing and routing optical fibers (Procedure 5-1)
— Installing and routing STM-1e coaxial cables for the HD STM-1e circuit pack (Procedure 5-2)
— Installing and routing STM-1e coaxial cables (Procedure 5-3)
— Labelling cables and optical fibers (Procedure 5-4)
— Inserting external MPO connector (Procedure 5-5)
— Removing external MPO connector (Procedure 5-6)
• Cleaning optical connectors:

— Cleaning optical connectors on patchcords (Procedure 6-1)
— Cleaning fiber-optic connectors inside adapterless circuit packs (Procedure 6-2)
— Cleaning optical connectors inside Quad or Dual GE tributary circuit packs (Procedure 6-3)
— Cleaning multifiber connectors (Procedure 6-4)
— Inspecting optical connectors (Procedure 6-5)
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High level procedure introduction

This document contains high level procedure introductions that provide
information necessary for a qualified user to perform a procedure. You can find
an overview of the requirements, the main procedure tasks, and the expected
results on a single page. The step numbers in parentheses provide hypertext
links to specific procedure steps in the complete procedure.
Some detailed procedures can include warning, caution, or danger messages

included between detailed steps. You can find precautionary message icons
included next to specific steps in the following high level introduction. To read
the full precautionary message in the complete procedure, look for the
equivalent step as indicated in parentheses after the procedure task.
Example of a high level procedure introduction
Before you start

• Log in to the network element user interface (NE UI).
Procedure tasks
• Access the main menu of the NEUI with admin or read/write privileges (step 1).
• Put the related facility OOS if you are taking a CPG OOS (step 4).
• Put the corresponding output facility OOS if you are taking the protection ESI CPG OOS (step 10).
• Put the protection ESI CPG OOS (step 14).
• Put the output facility for the working ESI CPG OOS (step 18).
• Set the target filter mode to freerun if you are taking the working ESI CPG OOS (step 20).
Expected results
• The primary state of the CPG is changed.
• If the expected results do not occur:
— Perform the procedure again.
— Contact your next level of support.
References
This document refers to the following Nortel Networks technical publications
(NTP) that are specific to the OPTera Connect DX NTP Library:
• Planning and Ordering Guide, NTRR11DG
• Provisioning and Operations Procedures Part 1, 323-1531-310.
• Protection Switching Description and Procedures Part 1, 323-1531-311
• Protection Switching Description and Procedures Part 2, 323-1531-311

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Observing safety guidelines 1-

This chapter contains safety guidelines that you must follow for personal
safety and for the correct handling and operation of equipment.
Nortel Networks documentation contains precautionary messages and safety

procedures that refer to specific tasks or conditions. You must read and follow
all the precautionary messages before you start to work on the equipment.
Audience
Personnel working directly on equipment must be
• trained, authorized, and qualified to carry out the tasks required
• able to follow safety guidelines specific to the product and all local
customer-specific safety procedures
Precautionary messages
To prevent personal injury, equipment damage, or service interruptions follow
all precautionary messages found in the documentation and the safety
procedures established by your company.
The following precautionary messages appear in Nortel Networks

documentation.
Note: The circuit packs use an attention label (see “Preventing circuit pack
damage” on page 1-14).
DANGER
Risk of personal injury
A precautionary message with this symbol indicates a risk of
serious personal injury.
DANGER
Risk of electrical shock
serious personal injury caused by an electrical hazard.

1-2 Observing safety guidelines
CAUTION
Risk of laser radiation exposure
personal injury caused by exposure to a laser beam.
CAUTION
Risk of interruption to service
service interruption or equipment damage.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to circuit packs
static damage to circuit packs. Use antistatic protection.
WARNING
Risk of Personal injury
personal injury caused by a hot surface.
Safety standards
The network elements of this product conform to all relevant safety standards.
In particular, they meet the following standards:
• IEC 60950—Safety of Information Technology Equipment
• IEC 60825 series—Safety of Laser Products
• FDA 21 CFR 1040—Performance Standards for Light-Emitting Products,
2000
The classification of Nortel Networks products is based on the maximum
accessible power. Under normal operating conditions, the power within the
optical system can be high, but not accessible. Upon fault or fiber disconnect
conditions, the internal safety systems reduce the power to the accessible
power level, as stated on the labels.
Laser radiation—optical transmission systems

Nortel Networks optical products use laser or light-emitting diode (LED)
sources that emit light energy into optical fibers. This energy is within the red
(visible) and infrared (not visible) areas of the electromagnetic spectrum.
International standards
The IEC 60825 series of international standards covers the safety of laser and
LED products. The following list provides examples from the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Code of Federal Register (CFR), and
European Norm (EN) series of standards:
• IEC 60825-1, Safety of Laser Products—Part 1: Equipment Classification,
Requirements and User’s Guide Edition 1.1; Edition 1: 1993, Consolidated
with Amendment 1: 1997; Issue 1, 1998, 217 pgs. (Part 1 of a series of
publications under the general title of: Safety of Laser Products). This
standard provides information about equipment classification and on limit
values for safety of laser products.
• IEC 60825-2:2000-05, Safety of Laser Products—Part 2: Safety of Optical
Fibre Communication Systems, Second Edition, May 2000, 100 pgs. This
standard provides information about the safety of optical fiber
communication systems.
• Regional standards such as the EN 60825 series: for example, British
Standard BS EN 60825-1:1994, Safety of Laser Products, Equipment
Classification, Requirements and User’s Guide, 15 Dec. 1994, 126 pgs.
These standards are based on the IEC 60825 series.
Note: In Europe, the EN 60825 series of standards for CE marking
purposes evaluate the safety of laser and LED products. The EN 60825
series is technically equivalent to IEC 60825.
• In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publishes
regulations 21 CFR 1010, Performance Standards for Electronics
Products: General, April 1996, and 21 CFR 1040 in the Code of Federal
Register (CFR). Regulations 21 CFR 1010 and 21 CFR 1040 contain laser
safety requirements equivalent to the European standards.
Although the FDA classifications (I, IIIb, IV) are similar to those of the IEC
(1, 3A, 3B, 4), these classifications are not directly equivalent. Nortel
Networks ensures that all its products are compliant with either or both the
FDA and IEC requirements, as appropriate.
The optical systems meet either the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) or
Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) standards. SDH systems are
normally for use outside North America. SONET systems are normally for use
in North America. Normally, the IEC 60825 series of standards are used to
classify and certify SDH products and FDA CFR is used to classify and certify
SONET products.

The maximum intrinsic output power of laser and LED sources used in optical
fiber communication systems can vary from Class 1 (IEC)/Class I (FDA) for
short-reach applications, to Class 3A (IEC)/Class IIIb (FDA) or higher for
long-reach applications. The IEC standards require that products be assessed
on their maximum accessible optical power during both normal operation and
under fault conditions.
Under normal operation, with all optical connectors in position and terminated
correctly, the optical radiation is completely enclosed. The system is a Class 1
(IEC)/Class I (FDA) product, regardless of the transmitted power within the
optical fiber.
Radiation hazards
If you have unterminated optical cables (breaks in the fiber-optic cable or
removal of the connector can cause this problem) the output from circuit packs
that contain optical transmitters can be greater than Class 1 (IEC)/Class I
(FDA). The requirements contained in standard IEC 60825-2:2000-05
concerning optical fiber communication systems should be used.
Standard IEC 60825-2:2000-05 requires that you evaluate the level of
radiation hazard introduced under acceptable conditions for optical fiber
communication systems.
• Hazard level 1 (IEC) corresponds to Class 1 (IEC). You can install and use
products with this classification in any location.
• Hazard level 3A (IEC) corresponds to Class 3A (IEC). You can install and
use products with this classification in restricted or controlled locations.
Although you can consider a Class 3A optical source safe for long-term
direct viewing without optical aids, Nortel Networks does not recommend
this activity. Hazard level 3A is the label normally applied to optical
products that Nortel Networks designs for short-haul and medium-haul
applications.
• Hazard level k x 3A indicates that you can access optical powers higher
than Class 3A (IEC). Standard IEC 60825-2:2000-05 permits these higher
levels in controlled locations. Nortel Networks optical products in this
category (for example, the MOR Plus circuit pack) have warning labels
that clearly state the k x 3A hazard level.
The following conditions determine the precautions you must take:

• the maximum accessible power
• the location of the part of the system where the optical radiation is
accessible
Definitions of locations for laser safety are as follows:
• Unrestricted—a location where access to the protective housing
(enclosure) is unrestricted. Examples include domestic and public
premises.
• Restricted—a location where access to the protective housing (enclosure)
is restricted and not open to the public. Examples include industrial and
commercial premises.
• Controlled—a location where access to the protective housing (enclosure)
is controlled. Only authorized persons who have received acceptable
training in laser safety and servicing of the system can access a controlled
location. Examples include optical cable ducts and switching centers.
Safety standard IEC 60825-1 does not require the classification of passive
optical subassemblies, such as optical multiplexers, patch panels, and
couplers. The output power of passive optical subassemblies depends on the
input power. If you calculate the losses between the input and output power
you can evaluate the type of hazard in any part of the equipment using these
subassemblies.
A passive optical subassembly supplied and installed as part of a complete

Nortel Networks optical communication system has the appropriate hazard
level assigned to it and labels attached. If Nortel Networks does not supply and
install the subassembly, you must determine the maximum accessible optical
output level and assign the appropriate hazard level and labels.
Labeling
According to the IEC 60825 and FDA series of standards, you must attach
labels to the optical circuit pack and to the product. The following paragraphs
provide examples of several different precautionary messages. The following
paragraphs provide details on the words and meaning of the symbols and
legends, and explain the hazard precautions needed for optical communication
systems.
Note: To make the label fit the circuit pack faceplate, the size, and details
of the circuit pack explanatory label can be changed.

The elements of a typical label are

• laser warning symbol
• warning text explaining the risk associated with the hazard from exposed
optical fiber ends and unterminated connectors
Note: This warning text indicates a hazard can exist on either the fixed or
free end of a connector depending on the direction of transmission.
• class number according to both IEC 60825-1 and FDA CFR standards
• wavelength, shown as a nominal or a dense wavelength division
multiplexing (DWDM) range of values, for example
— 1550 nm nominal means a single wavelength within the range 1440 nm
to 1625 nm
— 1425 nm–1625 nm means that multiple discrete DWDM wavelengths
exist in the range
The book symbol can appear on products where space is limited and the full
safety text cannot be included. Details of the full labeling text is contained
within this documentation.
Circuit pack explanatory label—Class 1 (IEC)/Class I (FDA)
Class 1 (IEC)/Class I (FDA) laser products are safe under all conditions and
can be used in any location. A typical label is as follows.
DX1578
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

to IEC 60825-1
The label can be fixed to the faceplate or any flat surface. If the optical source
is Class 1 (IEC)/Class I (FDA), you do not need to attach a label to the
equipment.
The starburst laser warning symbol is optional for Class 1(IEC)/Class I (FDA)
products. This symbol is normally placed close to the appropriate optical
connectors.
Circuit pack explanatory label—Class 3A (IEC)/Class IIIb (FDA)

A typical label is as follows.
DX1575
CAUTION 3A (IEC)
Avoid exposure to
beam from exposed
lllb (FDA)
fiber ends and λ = 1550 nm
connectors nominal
In the previous figure “Circuit pack explanatory label—Class 3A (IEC)/Class

IIIb (FDA)” there is a book symbol. The following is the expanded text of the
book symbol.
DX1576
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
CLASS 3A LASER PRODUCT
Circuit pack power label—Class 3A (IEC)/Class IIIb (FDA)

Class 3A (IEC)/Class IIIb (FDA) circuit packs contain additional standards
information. A typical label is as follows.
DX1577
Max Optical Output Power ≤ 21 mW (+13.3dBm)

Standards: IEC 60825-1:1993/A1:1997
FDA 21 CFR 1040.10:1997
This label does not have to be visible on the faceplate. Another option is to
place this label on the optical circuit pack. You must have the following
information on the label:
• the maximum accessible optical output power at the faceplate
• the name and the publication date of the standards you use to assess the
product

Circuit pack explanatory label—Hazard level k x 3A

The MOR Plus circuit pack can have an optical output of up to +17.3 dBm,
which is a Hazard level k x 3A, according to IEC 60825-2:2000-05. The MOR
Plus circuit pack has the following labels attached to the circuit pack.
DX1579 OTP2220
CAUTION
Invisible Laser
radiation when
open
3A (IEC)
lllb (FDA) Avoid exposure
λ = 1550 nm to beam from ex-
posed connectors
nominal and fiber ends
Hazard Level: k x 3A
(IEC 60825-2:2000-05)
Inside circuit pack
Max. Output Power:
54 mW (+17.3 dBm)
Wavelength: 1550 nm
Front of circuit pack
In the previous figure “Inside circuit pack” there is a book symbol. The
following is the expanded text of the book symbol.
OTP2219

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
HAZARD LEVEL k x 3A to IEC60825-2: 2000-05
DX1556

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
HAZARD LEVEL k x 3A to IEC60825-2
Passive subassembly labels

Passive subassemblies (for example, optical patch panels, couplers and
splitters, optical switches) can carry optical signals of any power depending on
the source optical fibers. These subassemblies require the appropriate laser
warning and explanatory labels that are normally fitted close to the connectors
or access panel. You are responsible for ensuring the following requirements
are met:
• be aware of the optical powers at the inputs and outputs of the
subassemblies
• place the appropriate labels on subassemblies
• allow only qualified personnel, trained in optical safety, and who
understand the optical safety issues associated with the subassemblies, to
work on the equipment
A typical label is as follows.
DX1581
CAUTION
Avoid exposure to
beam from exposed
fiber ends and
connectors
In the previous figure there is a book symbol. The following is the expanded
text of the book symbol.
OTP2990t
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR
VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
Product-level regulatory label

All products containing optical circuit packs include product-level regulatory
labels. You can place this label on the bay assembly or on the front of the
equipment. This label includes information about equipment compliance to
safety standards and does not have to be visible after installation of the
equipment. This label also includes all necessary approval marks.

Using optical fibers

Optical fibers are either single mode or multiple mode. The following
information and precautionary messages apply to all optical fibers.
Handling optical fibers

When you work with optical fibers, take the following precautions:
• Never look into an active optical fiber or an optical fiber connector opening
of an active or powered-up unit.
CAUTION
Never connect or disconnect an optical fiber on an active or
powered up optical amplifier. To connect or disconnect an
optical fiber, place the optical amplifier out-of-service (OOS),
unseat the optical amplifier, then connect or disconnect the
optical fiber. High optical power levels can damage circuit
packs if improper connections are made.
• Prevent direct exposure to optical fiber ends or optical connector ends

where you can directly access the laser signal.
• Clean your hands after you handle optical fibers. Small pieces of glass are
not always visible and can damage your eyes.
DANGER
Risk of eye injury
If you have a piece of a glass in your eye, get medical assistance
immediately.
• Do not handle pieces of optical fiber with your fingers. Use tweezers or
adhesive tape to lift and discard any loose optical fiber ends.
• Wear rubber gloves when you clean optical connectors. The gloves prevent
direct contact with the isopropyl alcohol and prevent contamination of the
ferrules with skin oils.
• Place all optical fiber clippings in a plastic container provided for that
purpose.
• Handle optical fibers with caution. Place the optical fibers in a safe location
during installation.
• Protect all optical fiber connectors with clean dust caps at all times.
• Follow the manufacturer instructions when you use an optical test set.
Incorrect calibration or control settings can create hazardous levels of
radiation.
Splicing optical fibers

When you must look at a spliced optical fiber with a small magnifier, take the
following precautions:
• Power off all laser sources to the optical fiber or disconnect the remote
optical fiber end from the laser sources before you start splicing. Make sure
that all laser sources remain disconnected and powered off. The laser
sources can be in a central office, on subscriber premises, or in a remote
location.
• Disconnect all optical test sets from the optical fiber before you start
splicing. The connections can be local or remote.
• Use only the optical instruments approved by your company.
Repairing optical fibers
When an accidental break occurs in the optical fiber, do the following:
• Report the location of the damaged optical fiber to both the central office
and field repair personnel.
• Power down all laser sources to the optical fiber and disconnect the remote
optical fiber end from the laser sources (see “Handling optical fibers” on
page 1-10 before you disconnect any optical fiber from a laser source). The
sources can be in a central office, on subscriber premises, or in a remote
location.
Working with power

CAUTION
Risk of electrical shock
Read and understand the power procedures you are performing.
Take necessary precautions and use the appropriate insulated
tools when working with power.
When you install power feeds to the product input power terminals or perform
routine power maintenance, or both, make sure that you do the following:
• Read and understand the power procedures you perform.
• Take the necessary precautions and use the correct insulated tools to
perform any tasks.
A tripped circuit breaker indicates that an over-current event has probably
occurred. Before resetting the circuit breaker, service personnel must:
• Determine the parts of the product fed by the circuit breaker.
• Determine if there are any obvious causes for the trip occurring in the
affected parts and associated wiring. For example, signs or odors
associated with an overheated component.
• Verify that the configuration of the power distribution elements complies
with the installation instructions.

After you reset any previously tripped circuit breaker, wait near the product for
at least 1 minute to ensure that the fault clears and the product returns to
normal operation.
When you remove the breaker module, follow the label instructions provided
on the product. The following figure shows a typical label and expanded
instructions.
DX1582
BEFORE
REMOVING MODULE
1- Operate all circuit breakers by moving
1- Switch all the switch to the OFF ('O') position.
breakers to O
2- Unlock the breaker module and pull
2- Unseat module from the breaker module out slightly until the
connectors backplane connector is fully disconnected.
3- Wait 15s to 3- Wait for at least 15 seconds for the

allow discharge capacitors on the breaker module to
discharge.
4- Remove module
4- Finish removing the breaker module
from the shelf.
Dissipating static electricity

The level of static electricity increases on your body when you move around
or come into contact with other charged surfaces. Excessive levels of static
electricity can damage equipment. You must wear both a heel grounder (that
attaches to your leg and foot) and an antistatic wrist-strap, or another personal
grounding device when you work on any of the following:
• network element shelves (including the metal frame and cover)
• cables connected to circuit packs
• circuit packs
Any one of the previously mentioned grounding devices dissipate electrostatic
charges to the ground quickly. Use grounding devices correctly to eliminate
the electrostatic discharge (ESD) threat you pose to the equipment.
When you wear an antistatic wrist-strap and a heel grounder you must make
sure the grounding straps are in contact with a moist part of your skin. Connect
the grounding cord to the grounding plug on a grounded fixture of the product
you are working on, such as the local craft access panel (LCAP). Grounded
fixtures are accessible on most Nortel Networks products. See the ESD ground
jack shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
Local craft access panel
F3181-1
FW-3181.1
ESD jack
The following list provides guidelines on how your company can ensure the
best ESD protection:
• Install bays on conductive floor coverings.
• Provide conductive shoes, antistatic wrist-straps, and heel grounders to all
personnel working on the equipment.

Preventing circuit pack damage

All circuit packs are subject to damage by rough handling or by electrostatic
discharge. Review the following sections for more information about how to
prevent damage to circuit packs.
If Nortel Networks ships circuit packs separately from the network element
shelf, then these circuit packs can come in shielded containers marked with the
following symbol.
ATTENTION ATTENTION
OBSERVER DES PRÉCAUTIONS FOLLOW PRECAUTIONS
POUR LA MANIPULATION. FOR HANDLING
DISPOSITIF SENSIBLE AUX ELECTROSTATIC
CHARGES STATIQUES SENSITIVE DEVICES
Handling, installing, or replacing circuit packs

When you handle, install, or replace circuit packs, take the following
precautions:
DANGER
Risk of personal injury
Weight of circuit packs can exceed 10 kg (25 lbs). Use caution
when handling circuit packs, especially if you remove the
circuit packs from a high shelf on the bay.
• Wear an antistatic wrist-strap and a heel grounder, or another personal

grounding device before you remove a circuit pack from its package or
from the shelf.
• Protect each circuit pack that is not in active use on the shelf by storing
each one separately in a shielded box.
• Handle each circuit pack by the faceplate or stiffener.
• Do not touch the solder side of the circuit pack, the pin connector, or the
components.
• Do not stack circuit packs on or against each other.
• Inspect all pin connectors on each circuit pack for damage before use.
• Inspect all circuit packs for damage before inserting into the shelf.
• Do not force circuit packs into their packaging material.
• Protect all optical connectors of the transmit and receive optical circuit
packs with clean dust caps at all times.
• Allow each circuit pack to reach room temperature before you insert the
component into the shelf.
The following symbol appears on circuit packs that can have hot surfaces.
DX1583
Warning
Hot surfaces can cause burns. When handling these circuit packs, take the
necessary precautions and read the specific instructions for that circuit
pack. For example, wear insulating gloves when you remove these circuit
packs.
Storing circuit packs
Leave spare circuit packs in the original shielded containers until you need the
circuit packs. To prevent damage to circuit packs while in storage, follow the
procedures that prevent
• accumulation of dirt or dust on the pin connectors
• damage to the printed-circuit board or its components
• warpage (to printed-circuit boards stored in areas where the humidity can
exceed 95% and the temperature can exceed 70°C)
Transporting circuit packs
When you transport circuit packs, pack each circuit pack in its original
shielded container and padding, or in a shielded bag. If you lose the original
material, use another shielded container.
Regulating radio-frequency emissions

The following regulatory notices apply to all Nortel Networks transmission
products.
This equipment meets the limits for a Class A digital device according to Part
15 of the FCC Rules or CISPR22/EN55022. These limits provide acceptable
protection against harmful interference when you operate equipment in a
commercial environment.
This equipment can generate, use, and emit radio-frequency energy. If you do
not install and use this equipment according to the instruction manual, this
equipment can cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area can cause harmful interference. In this
event, you must correct the interference at the cost to your company.
This Class A digital instrument meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Controlling equipment access

Install all equipment in restricted access location areas. In North America, the
location restriction must be in accordance with Articles 110-16, 110-17, and
110-18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70. Outside North
America, the location restriction must be in accordance with international
safety standard IEC 60950. In the context of these requirements, a restricted
access location is further defined as a location
• where access is restricted to only trained personnel
• to which unsupervised members of the general public are not admitted
The ambient temperature of the equipment location must not exceed 50°C.
2-1
Installing the OPTera Connect DX bay 2-

This chapter provides procedures for the mechanical and electrical installation
of the OPTera Connect DX bay. You must review Chapter 1, “Observing safety
guidelines” in this document, before you install the OPTera Connect DX bay.
If you need information about power supply requirements, bay fuses, ground
connections, floor loading, or dimensions and weights, refer to the Planning
and Ordering Guide, NTRR11DG.
The OPTera Connect DX bay conforms to American National Standards

Institute (ANSI) and European Telecommunication Standards Institute (ETSI)
requirements. The mechanical installation and power supply arrangements for
a particular OPTera Connect DX bay can reflect either ANSI or ETSI
practices, or a mixture of the two. The procedures in this chapter provide
installation procedures for the mix of ANSI and ETSI options available.
The OPTera Connect DX bay is smaller than Nortel Networks existing high
capacity bay which contains the TN-64X and TN16 4F network elements. The
OPTera Connect DX bay uses adapter kits to make the bay conform to the
Telcordia (formerly Bellcore), ANSI, NEBS2000 and ETSI layouts. Only
OPTera Connect DX equipment fits in the OPTera Connect DX bay.
ATTENTION
You require at least three persons to remove an OPTera Connect DX bay from
its packaging and to position an OPTera Connect DX bay.
Nortel Networks ships the OPTera Connect DX bay as follows:

• with the shelves installed
• with cables installed
• either with the circuit packs installed or without the circuit packs installed,
depending on customer requirements

2-2 Installing the OPTera Connect DX bay

All the procedures and diagrams in this book, show the layout of an OPTera
Connect DX optical switch. For many of these procedures and diagrams, the
bay layout is not important: For example, the installation of fans and cable
covers. These procedures and diagrams are equally relevant to both optical
switch and OPTera Metro Connect installations. Refer to OPTera Metro
Connect SDH User Guide, NTCA69YA for specific details about installing the
OPTera Metro Connect bay.
Chapter procedure list

Table 2-1 lists all the procedures you must perform when you install an OPTera
Connect DX bay.
Table 2-1
Procedure list for installing the OPTera Connect DX bay
Action Details
Unpacking the OPTera Connect DX bay Procedure 2-1
Preparing the floor area in order to install an OPTera Connect DX Procedure 2-2
bay or
or
Installing an OPTera Connect DX bay on a raised floor Procedure 2-5
Preparing and positioning the bay Procedure 2-3
Installing bay frame extenders on the OPTera Connect DX bay Procedure 2-4
Connecting the bay frame to the office ground Procedure 2-6
Installing the power cables for ANSI power supply arrangements Procedure 2-7
or or
Installing the power cables for ETSI power supply arrangements Procedure 2-8
Connecting office cabling to the uniSATT connection block Procedure 2-9
Removing or installing the cable covers on the OPTera Connect Procedure 2-10
DX bay
Removing or installing the end guard on the OPTera Connect DX Procedure 2-11
bay
Procedure 2-1
Unpacking the OPTera Connect DX bay
Use this procedure to unpack the shipment and take inventory before you
install an OPTera Connect DX bay.
Nortel Networks supplies the OPTera Connect DX bay with shelves installed
and either with the circuit packs in the shelves or without the circuit packs in
the shelves. When the circuit packs are not in the shelves, separate boxes
contain the circuit packs. Fan modules are shipped separately and must be
installed in the environmental control panel (ECP). Chapter 3, “Installing the
circuit packs in OPTera Connect DX shelves” in this document contains the
procedures for inserting each circuit pack into its correct location and
installing the fan modules.
Before you start

• Make sure that you have the following tools and materials:
— tin snips
— heavy-duty rope
— felt pen
— scissors
Procedure tasks
• Verify the container contents against the shipping slips (step 2).
• Unpack the bay frame (step 3).
• Unpack the fan modules, optical fiber patch cords, cables, circuit packs, ETSI through-floor kit (if
required), and dressing kit (step 7 to step 16).
• Unpack the engineering documentation package (EDP) or detailed design document (DDD) (step 17).
• Take inventory (step 18).
Expected results
• You have prepared the OPTera Connect DX bay to install an OPTera Connect DX network element.
• If the expected results do not occur, contact your next level of support.
—continued—

Procedure 2-1 (continued)

Action
Step Action
Collecting the shipping slips

1 Collect the shipping slips from every shipping container.
Opening the shipping containers
2 Open the shipping containers. Verify that the contents match the shipping
slips.
Unpacking the OPTera Connect DX bay frame
CAUTION
Risk of damage to equipment
To prevent damage to the flexible bus strips, do not slide the bay
on its back. Lift the bay by the metal strips.
3 Unpack the universal bay frame.

a. Remove the screws that fasten the lid to the shipping palette. Lift the lid
and remove the end pieces.
b. Slide out the polystyrene packaging.
c. Use scissors to remove the plastic bag that encloses the bay.
d. If the bay is bolted to the shipping palette, remove the bolts, washers, and
other hardware (see Figure 2-1). Save the items for use in anchoring the
bay to the floor.
e. Cut the tiewraps that hold the cable covers on the sides of the bay frame.
Put away the cable covers temporarily. You install cable covers in
Procedure 2-10, “Removing or installing the cable covers on the OPTera
Connect DX bay”.
f. Remove the cardboard from the sides of the bay.
DANGER
Heavy equipment
An equipped OPTera Connect DX bay can weigh
approximately 300 kg (660 lb). You need at least three
persons to lift an OPTera Connect DX bay.
g. Lift the bay off the shipping palette.

h. With heavy-duty rope, tie the bay in a vertical position to prevent the bay
from tipping over until you are ready to bolt the bay to the floor.
—continued—

Step Action
4
CAUTION
Risk of delay
For ANSI installations, keep the four anchor plates
(also called the ANSI washer kit) that secure the
universal bay to the shipping palette. Use the anchor
plates later to secure the bay to the floor.
For ANSI installations, remove the four anchor plates from the shipping
palette that secure the bay to the palette. Set the anchor plates in a safe
place. Use the anchor plates in Procedure 2-3, “Preparing the floor area in
order to install an OPTera Connect DX bay” to secure the bay to the floor.
5 Remove the packing material from the upper part of the main shelf, the lower
part of the main shelf, the extension shelf, and the control shelf. Cut the straps
with tin snips if required (see Figure 2-2). Remove the straps and styrofoam,
if required.
6
CAUTION
Remove the plastic protector sheet in front of the
backplane before you install the circuit packs.
Remove the plastic protector sheet in front of the backplane.

Unpacking the fan modules
7 Unpack the six fan modules that are shipped separately. You install the fan
modules in Procedure 3-4, “Installing the fans in the environmental control
panels”.
Unpacking the optical fiber patch cords and cables
8 Unpack the optical fiber patch cords and cables.
Preparing the circuit packs
9 Select your next step.
If the circuit packs are Then go to
not shipped in place step 10
shipped in place fitted in the shelves step 11
—continued—


Step Action
Unpacking the circuit packs (if not shipped in place in the shelves)
10 Unpack the circuit packs from the shipping container. Leave the circuit packs
in the individual circuit pack boxes. Chapter 3, “Installing the circuit packs in
OPTera Connect DX shelves” contains procedures to install the circuit packs.
Go to step 16.
Unpacking the circuit packs (if shipped in place in the shelves)
11 Remove the packing material straps and the styrofoam (see Figure 2-2).
12 Remove the screw from the upper and lower shipping bracket on the sides of
the shelves (see Figure 2-3).
13 Open the latches on each circuit pack (see Figure 2-3).
14 Push the circuit pack (in each shelf) all the way into the shelf.
15 Close the latches on the circuit pack.
Unpacking the ANSI dressing kit (NTCA89GL) or ETSI dressing kit (NTCA89GK)
16 Each dressing kit contains the optical fiber cable cover hardware and the
washer kit. (The washer kit is also called the anchor plate. Each bay requires
four anchor plates. The anchor bolt plates are shipped attached to the
shipping palette.) Check that one dressing kit has been shipped for each bay
(ANSI dressing kit NTCA89GL or ETSI dressing kit NTCA89GK).
Unpacking the engineering guidelines work order
17 Unpack the engineering guidelines work order, which is sent to the site
separately. The document is called either the EDP or DDD.
Taking inventory
18 Take inventory by verifying the shipment against the contents of each
shipping slip. Check that the product engineering code (PEC) of each
component matches the PEC indicated on the shipping list and the EDP or
DDD.
—end—
Figure 2-1
Unbolting the OPTera Connect DX bay frame from the shipping palette
DX5153p
Control shelf
Air exhaust
LCAP
FMT
FMT
Air exhaust
Upper main shelf
Environmental control
panels (ECP) that each
house three fans
Do not discard the four
anchor bolt plates that secure Lower main shelf
the bay frame to the pallete.
You may require them to bolt
the bay frame to the floor.
Extension shelf
Anchor bolt plates

(four provided)
Shipping palette

Figure 2-2
Removing the straps and styrofoam from the shelves (circuit packs installed)
OTP0013
1 Cut and remove 2 Remove

straps and remove upper shipping
styrofoam bracket and lower
shipping bracket
Figure 2-3
Installing the circuit packs and removing the shipping brackets
OTP0014
3 Open circuit pack

latches, push circuit
packs all the way
into the shelf, Remove the
and close upper shipping
latches bracket as shown
Latches
4 After all the

1 Remove circuit packs
the screw have been installed
in the shelf, pull up
the upper shipping
2 Pull out the bracket as shown
upper shipping and remove upper
bracket as shown shipping bracket
Main transport shelf

(left hand side of the bay)

Procedure 2-2
Preparing the floor area in order to install an OPTera
Connect DX bay
Use this procedure to prepare the floor area in order to install an OPTera
Connect DX bay.
Before you start

Make sure that you have the following tools and materials available:
• Electric drill (hammer drill kit)
• Masonry drill bit.
The size of the drill bit depends on the bolts you require:
— 16 mm (5/8 in.) diameter drill bit for zone 2 bolts
— 18 mm (3/4 in.) diameter drill bit for zone 4 earthquake bolts
• Chalk line
• Vacuum cleaner
• Setting tool
• Safety glasses
• Socket wrench set, 1/2 in. drive
• Roll of masking tape (25 mm (1 in.)or wider)
• Felt tip pen
• Hammer
Procedure tasks
• Mark layout lines on the floor (step 1).
• Make holes for the bolts in the floor (step 2).
• Cover the holes with masking tape to protect the holes until you install the bay (step 5).
Expected results
• A smooth surface ready for the installation of the OPTera Connect DX bay.
—continued—

Preparing the floor area in order to install an OPTera Connect DX bay
Action
Step Action
ATTENTION
The OPTera Connect DX bay is narrower than the space between bays. Be
sure to leave the correct space between bays for your bay layout.
See Figure 2-4 (ANSI layout) and Figure 2-5 (ETSI layout) for illustrations
of the correct bay spacings.
1 Mark the reference and layout lines on the floor as shown in Figure 2-4 (ANSI
layout) or Figure 2-5 (ETSI layout).
Note: It is recommended that you install OPTera Connect DX bays at least
400 mm (15 in.) away from the nearest wall. This space gives enough access
to the back of the bay to allow maintenance on bays that are in service.
2 Mark out, and then make holes for the four attachment bolts. See Figure 2-4
(ANSI layout) or Figure 2-5 (ETSI layout).
For concrete floors: Make the holes deep enough to meet the local
earthquake requirements.
For wood floors: Make the appropriate pilot holes for lag bolts.
For metal floors: Make the appropriate clearance holes for machine bolts.
3 Use a vacuum cleaner to remove all dirt from the holes.
4 Insert the bay anchors in the floors with a hammer.
5 Cover the holes with masking tape to protect the holes.
—end—

Figure 2-4
Anchor bolt locations for an OPTera Connect DX bay (ANSI layout)
DX0380
2.5 in.
12.0 in.
4.0 in. 7.57 in.
14.88 in.
18.44 in.
26.0 in.
Note 1: For standard (zone 2) anchor bolts, use a 16 mm (5/8 in.) masonry bit, and drill
a hole 60 mm (2-3/8 in.) deep.
Note 2: For earthquake (zone 4) anchor bolts, use a 18 mm (3/4 in.) masonry bit and
drill a hole 100 mm (4.0 in.) deep.
Note 3: ANSI anchor plates are standard.
Figure 2-5
Anchor bolt locations for an OPTera Connect DX bay (ETSI layout)
DX0381
600 mm
395 mm
325 mm
50 mm
85 mm
215 mm
250 mm
300 mm
Note 1: For standard (zone 2) anchor bolts, use a 16 mm (5/8 in.) masonry bit, and drill
a hole 60 mm (2-3/8 in.) deep.
Note 2: For earthquake (zone 4) anchor bolts, use a 18 mm (3/4 in.) masonry bit and
drill a hole 100 mm (4.0 in.) deep.

Procedure 2-3
Preparing and positioning the bay
Use this procedure to prepare the OPTera Connect DX bay for STM-1e cable
support and underfloor power connections, and to fasten the OPTera Connect
DX bay frame in position.
Before you start

• If you require bottom power connection for ANSI power supply arrangements:
— ANSI through floor power kit (NTCA89GF)
• If you require bottom power connection for ETSI power supply arrangements:
— OPTera bottom fitting power kit (A0820532)
— ETSI through floor power kit (NTCA89GG)
• If you require support for STM-1e cables:
— Connect DX coax cable dressing kit (NTCA91MB)
• Frame mover, NT7E6116
• Spirit level, 600 mm (24 in.)long
• Socket wrench, 5/8 in. hexagonal 76 mm (8 in.) deep—for standard fixing
• Socket wrench, 3/4 in. hexagonal 76 mm (8 in.) deep—for M12 earthquake fixing
• Torque wrench, 150 N.m (166 ft.lbs), 1/2 in. drive
• Flathead screwdriver
• Canvas belt
• Metal shims (as required)
• Frame insulating kit (NT7E6020) (required if you install IBN grounding)
• OPTera bay frame junction kit (A0820534) (required if you want to secure bays back to back)
• OPTera bay top fixing kit (A0820535) (required to if you want to secure bays to overhead ironwork)
Procedure tasks
• Install the through-floor power kit and STM-1e cable kits, as required (step 1).
• Fasten the bay frame to the floor (step 26).
• Fasten the bay frame to an adjacent bay (step 33).
• Fasten the bay frame to the wall or overhead ironwork (step 10).
Expected results
• An OPTera Connect DX bay frame fastened to the floor and to an adjacent bay.
—continued—

Action
Step Action
1 Select the type of power supply arrangement you require.

If you require Then go to
ANSI power supply arrangements with underfloor step 24
power connections
ANSI power supply arrangements without underfloor step 25
power connections
ETSI power supply arrangements with underfloor step 2
power connections
ETSI power supply arrangements without underfloor step 20
power connections
2 Remove from the bay sides the parts of fiber highway kit, NTCC8949.
3 Replace the parts you removed with the parts from NTCA89GG.
4 Remove the bottom front cover from the OPTera bay.
5 Fit one M6 bolt to each side of the vertical support in the base of the bay (see
Figure 2-6). If the size of the hole in the floor tile allows, fit the bolts in position
A, otherwise fit the bolts in position B. If you fit the bolts in position A, you have
more space for the power cables.
6 Secure the C-shaped brackets to the DIN rail with M6 bolts (see Figure 2-7).
Do not fully tighten the bolts, as you need to align the brackets after you fit the
DIN rail to the bay.
7 Securely fix the terminal blocks and end stops centrally on to the DIN rail.
Make sure that the end stops are tight and secure (see Figure 2-7).
8 Fit the assembly of the DIN rail and the brackets to the vertical supports of the
bay (see Figure 2-7).
9 Secure the DIN rail and brackets to the bay with M6 nuts and washers (see
Figure 2-7).
10 Tighten the fixings that secure the DIN rail to the brackets (see Figure 2-7).
Use a 10 mm spanner.
11 Terminate the two 25 mm2 blue cables into the left hand side of the terminal
blocks on the DIN rail.
12 Terminate the two 25 mm2 black power cables into the right hand side of the
terminal blocks on the DIN rail.
13 Fit the cable covers to the terminal blocks.
—continued—


Step Action
14 Route the cables as shown in Figure 2-8. Direct the blue cables (–48 V dc
feed) to the left of the bay. Direct the black cables (0 V return) to the right of
the bay. Secure the cables to the supports with cable ties.
15 Route the black cables up to the top of the bay on the right side power rail as
shown in Figure 2-10.
16 With a marker pen or tape, mark the black cables at position A as shown in
Figure 2-10. Strip the outer sheaths of both black cables.
17 From position A, route the black cables to the left side of the bay, through the
backplane at the top of the control shelf (see Figure 2-10 and Figure 2-11).
18 Route the blue cables up to the top of the bay in the left side power rail and
into the power termination block.
19 Remove any excess length from the blue and black cables. Strip back the
outer sheath of the double insulated cable as shown in Figure 2-12.
Note: Do not connect the power cables to the power termination block at this
point: You connect the power cables in Procedure 2-8.
If you require an installation Then go to
with support for STM-1e cables step 21
without support for STM-1e cables step 25
21 Remove from the bay sides the parts of Feeder lanes kit, NTCA91HA.
22 Replace the parts you removed with the parts from Coax collector lanes kit,
NTCA91MB.
23 Fit the coax troughs from NTCA91MB.
Go to step 25.
24 Bolt the ANSI through floor power kit, NTCA89GF on to the rear of the
uprights at the base of the bay.
If Then go to
you require IBN grounding step 26
you do not require IBN grounding step 27
26 Place the base insulating pad (part of frame insulating kit NT7E6020) in
position over the holes in the floor.
Note: The remaining instructions in this procedure assume you have
installed the frame insulating kit. Ignore references to the frame insulating kit
if you have not installed one. Determine the highest point of the floor in the
bay lineup. Use this point as the reference to level all bays in that bay lineup.
—continued—

Step Action
27
DANGER
Heavy equipment
approximately 300 kg (660 lbs). You need a minimum of
three persons to lift an OPTera Connect DX bay.
Use the frame mover to carefully slide the bay frame on to the base insulating
pad in its exact position in the bay lineup.
Note: Check that the slots in the bay base, the slots in the base insulating
pad, and the holes in the floor line up.
28 Align and level the bay by inserting shims between the bay and the insulating
pad if necessary. You must locate the shims within the outline of the insulating
pad.
29 Assemble and insert the fixings (see Figure 2-13). Make sure that you
properly insert the insulated bushings into the slots in the base plate of the
bay.
30 With the spirit level, check the alignment of the bay and tighten the fixings.
31 Recheck the alignment of the bay. If necessary, loosen the fixings, change the
shims and tighten the fixings. Repeat this step until you have aligned the bay
correctly.
32 Tighten all fixings with a torque wrench to the following specifications:
• Standard anchor: to a final torque of 48.8 N⋅m (36 ft⋅lbs).
• M12 anchor for earthquake zone 4: to a final torque of 77.2 N⋅m
(57 ft⋅lbs).
33
CAUTION
Make sure that you do not strain the bay frames when you
connect the bays together.
If you have installed the OPTera Connect DX bays back-to-back or

side-to-side, fasten the bay to the adjacent bay with the OPTera bay frame
junction kit (A0820534). To fix the bays together screw the flat plates from the
kit onto the top of the bays. See Figure 2-14 for an example of back-to-back
installation.
If you install an OPTera Connect DX bay without an extender back-to-back
with an ETSI bay, use the Z-shaped brackets from the kit instead of the flat
plates. See Figure 2-15.
—end—

Figure 2-6
DIN rail mounting positions (ETSI power supply arrangements)
DX2379p
Vertical support Vertical support

Terminal block
End stop
DIN rail
Floor tile
Mounting position A
View from front of bay

DIN rail mounting position A
Mounting position B Floor tile

DIN rail mounting position B
Figure 2-7
Terminal block mounting to the bay (ETSI power supply arrangements)
DX2380p
M6 fixing
Din rail
Threaded
insert
C-shaped
mounting brackets
Terminal blocks
M6 nut
Washer
Verifical support
in base of bay
M6 fixing
Front of bay
(view from above)
Figure 2-8
Cable route in the base of the bay (ETSI power supply arrangements)
DX2381p
600 mm
Double insulated Double insulated

power cables Front of bay power cables
(Blue, -48 V dc feed) (view from above) (Black, 0 V return)

Figure 2-9
Power cable termination (ETSI power supply arrangements)
DX2382p
To bay To bay
power power
termination termination
block block
Floor tile
To BDFB

DIN rail mounting position A
To bay To bay
power power
termination termination
block block
Floor tile
To BDFB

DIN rail mounting position B
Figure 2-10
Power cable routing (ETSI power supply arrangements)
DX3327p
Power cables
Cable cover
(both sides)
Power trough
Control shelf
Fiber highway
(2 places)
ETSI through-floor
Cabling kit
Fan
(3 places)
Collector lanes
Upper main shelf (4 places)
Position of
coaxial cable
trough
Lower main shelf Coaxial cables
Fan
(3 places)
Fiber cables
Extension shelf
Position of
coaxial cable
trough

Figure 2-11
Return feed cable in back plane (ETSI power supply arrangements)
DX2384p
Bay power
distribution block
Front of bay
(view from above)
Figure 2-12
Stripping double insulated cable (ETSI power supply arrangements)
DX2385p
7.087 in
180 mm
Figure 2-13
Securing the bay to the floor
DX0384
Hex Nut
Hex Nut
Flat washer Threaded rod
Flat washer Threaded rod Plate washer Load
Plate washer Insulating Insulating indicating
bushing bushing washer
Isolation Frame base
Isolation pad Frame base
pad
Standard Earthquake
Standard anchor bolt assembly

requires 16 mm hole in floor
Earthquake anchor bolt assembly

requires 18 mm hole in floor

Figure 2-14
Fixing OPTera Connect DX bays back-to-back
DX2585p
Fixing Plates
OPTera Bay Frames
Figure 2-15
Fixing an OPTera Connect DX bay back-to-back to an ETSI bay
DX2586p
"Z" Shaped Fixing

Brackets
ETSI Bay
OPTera Bay Frames

Figure 2-16
Fixing an OPTera Connect DX bay to a wall or overhead ironwork
DX2584p
Procedure 2-4
Installing bay frame extenders on the OPTera Connect
DX bay
Use this procedure to install bay frame extenders on the OPTera Connect DX
bay to bring the bay up to the correct height for this installation.
Before you start

• Socket set
• OPTera Connect DX customer drawing package (optional)
• Frame extender kit:
— as required for the local installation
— to extend the bay frame to 2.2 m for an ETSI layout, use ETSI frame extender 2.2 m, NTRU0414
— to extend the bay frame to 2.6 m for an ETSI layout, use ETSI frame extender 2.6 m, NTCA89GM
Procedure tasks
• Install the frame extenders on the bay (step 1).
• Ground the frame extender with a ground strap (step 12).
Expected results
• An OPTera Connect DX bay with a frame extender installed and with a ground strap connected between
the frame extender and the bay frame.
—continued—


Installing bay frame extenders on the OPTera Connect DX bay
Action
Step Action
1 Unpack the frame extender kit.

2 Refer to the parts list in the assembly drawing to make sure you have all the
components you require.
If you want to install Then go to
an ETSI frame extender to 2.2 m step 4
9-mm spacer kit NTRU0409 step 7
any other frame extender step 10
4 Fit the adapter plate to the top of the bay with the 5/8-inch (16mm) diameter
bolts from the frame extender kit. Fit the 5/8-inch (16mm) diameter bolts
though the adapter plate into to the 5/8-inch (16mm) weld nuts on the bay.
5 Fit the frame extender on to the M12 studs on the top of the adapter plate.
6 Secure the frame extender to the adapter plate with the M12 nuts and
washers.
Go to step 12.
7 Unpack the spacer kit and components.
8 Align the spacer kit with the top of the bay (see, Figure 2-17). Use the studs
protruding from the spacer to align and position it on top of the frame.
Note: The studs are for positioning only. Do not fasten the spacer.
9 You have completed the procedure.
10 Align the frame extender with the top of the bay frame. See Figure 2-18.
Make sure that the bolt holes in the bay frame line up with the bolt holes in
the frame extender.
11 Use four bolts to fasten the frame extender to the bay frame. See Figure 2-18.
12 Fasten one end of the ground strap to the bay frame extender and the other
end of the ground strap to the bay frame. See Figure 2-18.
13 If the site-specific instructions require, fix the bay frame to the overhead
ironwork or to an adjacent wall with the L-shaped brackets in the OPTera bay
top fixing kit (A0820535). See Figure 2-16.
—end—
Figure 2-17
Installing a bay frame extender on an OPTera Connect DX bay
DX0382
9 mm spacer kit
9 mm spacer kit NTRU0409

(extends the OPTera Connect DX frame
to 2134 mm or 7 ft. for ANSI bays)
Note: The studs protruding from the 9 mm spacer kit are for alignment
and positioning only. Do not mount the 9 mm spacer kit to the frame.

Figure 2-18
Installing a bay frame extender on an OPTera Connect DX bay
DX0382
Frame extension
Four bolts secure

the frame extension
to the bay frame
Bay frame
Ground strap
Note: This drawing shows a 2.13 m ( 7 ft ) bay with a 0.31 m (1 ft ) extension.

The height of your extension can differ.
Procedure 2-5
Installing an OPTera Connect DX bay on a raised floor
Use this procedure to install an OPTera Connect DX bay on a raised floor.
Before you start

• Spirit level, 600 mm (24 in.) long
• Hammer drill and bit for M6 Rawlbolts
• For single bays: four 300 mm lengths of P3301 Unistrut
• For back-to-back bays: four 600 mm lengths of P3301 Unistrut
• Four lengths of P3301 Unistrut (length to suit the height of the suspended floor)
• Four M6 Rawlbolt
• Eight right angle brackets
• 16 M12 HS bolts, 22 mm long
• 16 P4010M12 Short spring channel nuts
Make sure that you have installed frame extenders on the bay if you require frame extenders (see
Procedure 2-4, “Installing bay frame extenders on the OPTera Connect DX bay”).
Procedure tasks
• Prepare the floor tile (step 1 and step 2).
• Prepare the solid subfloor (step 3 and step 4).
• Assemble the underfloor support frames (step 5).
• Fix the underfloor support frames to the solid subfloor (step 6).
• Lift the bay on to the supports and fix the bay to the supports (step 8 to step 10).
• Fasten the bay frame to an adjacent bay (step 11).
Expected results
• An OPTera Connect DX bay framework secured to the floor and to an adjacent bay.
—continued—


Action
Step Action
1 Lift the floor tile at the bay’s final position.

2 Cut a hole in the centre of the floor tile using the dimensions shown in
Figure 2-19. Make holes in the floor tile to match the holes in the base of the
bay. See Figure 2-4 (ANSI layout) or Figure 2-5 (ETSI layout).
3 Mark the hole positions in the solid subfloor to match the holes in the base of
the bay. See Figure 2-4 (ANSI layout) or Figure 2-5 (ETSI layout).
4 Drill four holes in the subfloor so that you can insert the M6 Rawlbolts.
5 Assemble the Unistrut support frames for the bay as shown in
Figure 2-20.
• For a row of bays that are not connected back-to-back, use 300 mm
lengths of Unistrut for the horizontals.
• For a row of bays that are connected back-to-back, use 600 mm lengths
of Unistrut for the horizontals.
• Assemble the Unistrut support frames using the right angle brackets,
M12 bolts and channel nuts.
6 Fit the Unistrut support frames to the subfloor using the M6 Rawlbolts.
7 Replace the floor tile.
8
DANGER
Heavy equipment
approximately 300 kg (660 lb). You need a minimum of three
persons to lift an OPTera Connect DX bay.
With at least two persons to lift the top of the bay and one person to guide the
bottom of the bay, lift the bay vertical.
9 Move the bay into position on to the floor tile on the Unistrut support frame.
10 Fix the bay to the Unistrut support frame.
—continued—

Step Action
11
CAUTION
Risk of damage to equipment.
Make sure that you do not strain the bay frames when you
connect the bays together.
If you have installed OPTera Connect DX bays back-to-back, fasten the bay
to the adjacent bay with the OPTera bay frame junction kit (A0820534). To fix
the bays together, screw the flat plates from the kit onto the top of the bays.
See Figure 2-14.
If you install an OPTera Connect DX bay without an extender back-to-back
with an ETSI bay, use the Z-shaped brackets from the kit instead of the flat
plates. See Figure 2-15.
—end—
Figure 2-19
OPTera Connect DX bay layout on a raised floor
DX0387
Floor tile 600 mm x 600 mm
Bay outline
150 mm
Aperture in bay base
190 mm
150 mm
300 mm

Figure 2-20
Support arrangement for a raised floor
DX2494p
Short spring Unistrut

channel bolt
Suspended
floor
Floor tile
Unistrut
Solid subfloor
M6 Rawbolt
Front view
(section view)
Right angle
brackets
Side view Side view

(section view) (section view)
single row of bays back-to-back bays
Procedure 2-6
Connecting the bay frame to the office ground
Use this procedure to connect the ground of the bay frame to the office ground.
Before you start

• Wire cutters
• Pliers
• Crimping tool
• Nut driver, 5/16-in.
• For ANSI power supply arrangements: No. 6 AWG, 7-strand copper insulated conductor ground wire
(length as required)
• For ETSI power supply arrangements: 16 mm2 green/yellow cable (length as required)
• Grounding lug (part of bay equipment)
Procedure tasks
• Remove the bay ground lug located at the top of the bay frame (step 1).
• Route the ground cable from the office ground to the bay ground bar (step 2 and step 3).
• Reinstall the bay ground lug (step 4 and step 5).
Expected results
• You have established the connection between the office ground and bay frame ground.
— Make sure that you have correctly crimped the ground cable from the office ground to the grounding
lug on the bay frame ground.
—continued—


Action
Step Action
1 At the top corner of the bay, remove the two self-tapping screws (see Figure
2-21).
2 Route the ground cable from the office ground point to the bay ground bar at
the top of the bay.
3 Strip 13 mm (0.5 in.) of insulation from the ground cable and crimp the ground
lug to the conductor of the ground cable, as shown here.
Note 1: Before you make a crimp connection, you need to coat the bare
conductors with an appropriate antioxidant.
Note 2: The grounding terminal should be mounted on the bare bright
surface coated with the antioxidant compound. The grounding conductors will
utilize green insulated copper stranded conductors.
DX0390
0.5 in.
Crimp-type
2-hole lug
4 Attach the ground lug to the terminal on the bay ground bar (see Figure 2-21).
5 Reinstall the two self-tapping screws that you removed in step 1.
—end—
Figure 2-21
DX3677
To frame
ground
collector or
single point
building ground
Pan
head
bolts
Ground
lug
Metalic
ground
strip

Procedure 2-7
Installing the power cables for ANSI power supply
arrangements
Use this procedure to install the power cables to the OPTera Connect DX bay
if you require an ANSI power supply arrangement.
Before you start

• Review the safety guidelines in Chapter 1, “Observing safety guidelines”.
• Crimping tool
• Electrical tape
• Wire cutters
• Pliers
• Heatshrink sleeve
• Terminal lugs (part of bay equipment)
• Torque wrench
• Digital multimeter
• For installations with six power feeds: No. 6 AWG insulated cable (high temperature rated, 7-strand
copper conductor, black and red, length as required)
• For installations with two power feeds:
— Power feed jumper kit (NTCA89GJ for no. 2 and no. 4 AWG). (Includes: two 3-position bus bars, one
6-position bus bar, four no.4 AWG or 2 AWG power leads)
— No. 4 AWG or no. 2 AWG insulated cable (high temperature rated, 7-strand copper conductor, black
and red, length as required)
Procedure tasks
• Make sure that the breaker/filter modules are not inserted into the control shelf backplane.
Switch OFF all circuit breakers (step 1).
• Run in and terminate the power cables (step 3).
• If you want six power feeds: Connect six power feeds (A1, B1, A2, B2, A3, B3) to the office supply. Use
40-ampere circuit breakers at the BDFB (step 5).
• If you want two power feeds: Connect two power feeds (A and B) to the office supply. Use 100-ampere
circuit breakers at the BDFB (step 6).
Expected results
• The power cables are routed to the OPTera Connect DX bay.
—continued—

Installing the power cables for ANSI power supply arrangements
ANSI power feeds

ATTENTION
In this procedure, the references to cable colors reflect the most common
practice: Red cable for –48 V dc feed and black cable for 0 V return. The
cable colors used in your installation may differ, depending on local practice.
The following general considerations apply for the power connections from
the power supply point to the OPTera Connect DX bay.
Note: Other names for the power supply point are ‘station battery’ or
‘office supply’. This document refers to the power supply point as the
‘battery-distribution fuse bay’ (BDFB).
• The size needed for the power cable depends on the distance between the
BDFB and the OPTera Connect DX bay and the voltage drop you can
tolerate in the feed cables.
• The power terminations on the OPTera Connect DX bay can accommodate
cable size no. 4 or no. 2 AWG (NTCA89GJ).
• You can use different types of fuses or circuit breakers to protect the cables
between the BDFB and the OPTera Connect DX bay. The amperage values
given do not depend on the type of fuse or circuit breaker used.
• It is recommended that you use power cables with a temperature rating of
392o Fahrenheit.
You can use either six cables or two cables to connect the power from the
battery distribution fuse bay (BDFB) to the OPTera Connect DX network
element:
• Six power feeds (see Table 2-2)
— You can connect six power cables to the front power termination block.
— The power cables can enter the bay from above, or through the floor.
— For each power cable of the OPTera Connect DX network element,
Nortel Networks recommends a 50 amperes circuit breaker to meet all
types of configurations and future evolution.
Note 1: You can lower the rating of the circuit breakers according to the
system configurations and capacity described in Table 2-2.
Note 2: Nortel Networks recommends that you size the cables according
to the maximum power capabilities of the bay (i.e. 6x50)
—continued—


Note 3: You must upgrade the circuit breakers of the system if the switch
module circuit packs are upgraded.
Note 4: To secure cables or corrugated tubing use lacing cord at the first
cable or frame support (top bracket if one exists).
Table 2-2
Six power feed cables circuit breakers
Switch modules Circuit breakers required for guaranteed minimum

voltage level of –40V measured at the bay
DX65 40 A circuit breaker
DX320 (future releases) 50 A circuit breaker
• Two power feeds (see Table 2-3)

— You can connect two power cables to the front power termination
block.
— The two power cables can enter the bay from above. You cannot use the
through-floor option with two power cables
— For each power cable of the OPTera Connect DX network element,
Nortel Networks recommends a 100 amperes circuit breaker to meet all
types of configurations and future evolution.
Note 1: You can lower the rating of the circuit breakers according to the
system configurations and capacity described in Table 2-3.
Note 2: Nortel Networks recommends that you size the cables according
to the maximum power capabilities of the bay (2x100).
Note 3: You must upgrade the circuit breakers of the system if the switch
module circuit packs are upgraded.
Note 4: The ANSI through floor power kit is installed in Procedure 2-3,
“Preparing and positioning the bay” in this chapter.
Note 5: Before you make crimp connections, you need to coat the bare
conductors with an appropriate antioxidant.
Note 6: Battery returns and chassis ground should be isolated from each
other until they reach the battery plant return bus bar.
—continued—

Table 2-3
Two power feed cables circuit breakers
Switch modules Circuit breakers required for a guaranteed minimum

voltage level measured at the bay
–40 V –42 V
DX65 60 A circuit breaker 60 A circuit breaker
DX320 (future releases) 100 A circuit breaker 100 A circuit breaker
Action
Step Action
1 Pull out the breaker/filter module circuit packs on the control shelf to
disconnect the breaker/filter module circuit packs from the backplane
connectors. At the BDFB, switch off the circuit breakers that feed the OPTera
Connect DX bay.
2 Open the lid of the power termination block on the control shelf (see Figure
2-22).
3 Run in the power cables from the BDFB to the connection point on the
OPTera Connect DX bay. See Figure 2-23 for the routing of the power cables.
4 Select your next step:
If you want to install Then go to
six power feeds to the power termination block step 5
two power feeds to the power termination block step 6
Crimp six power cables and position the power cables to the power termination block
5 Feed 25 mm (1 in.) of heatshrink sleeve on to each power cable and crimp a
terminal lug (supplied with the bay) on to each power cable. Fix the heatshrink
sleeve over the crimp. Go to step 14.
Note: Do not connect the power feeds. Just ensure that they can be
connected. Wrap the exposed two-hole ring terminals with insulation tape to
prevent short circuits and tie the cables in place. See Figure 2-24 for the
positions of each power cable.
—continued—


Step Action
Crimp two power cables and position the power cables to the power termination block
6 Remove the factory-installed 2-position bus bars (see step 1 of Figure 2-25).
CAUTION
Make sure that you fit the 3-position bus bars with the
plastic-coated sides of the bus bars facing each other. If you
fit the bus bars the wrong way, they can short out.
7 Place one 3-position bus bar over the B1, B2, and B3 feed terminals
(–48 V dc) with the plastic-coated side facing towards you (see step 2 of
Figure 2-25).
8 Place one 3-position bus bar over the A1, A2, and A3 feed terminals
(–48 V dc) with the plastic-coated side facing away from you (see step 2 of
Figure 2-25).
Measure resistance Resistance Status
A2 (-48V) across B3 (-48V) ∞ ohms Ok
A2 (-48V) across A3 (-48V) 0 ohm Bus bar short
9
CAUTION
You must use a torque wrench to tighten nuts on the power
terminals. Make sure that torque settings are 1.7 Nm
(15 inch-lb) to 2.8 Nm (25 inch-lb). A torque setting that
exceeds 2.8 Nm (25 inch-lb) can damage the connectors of
the power termination block.
Install the nuts over the two bus bars.

10 Splice the four no. 4 or no. 2 AWG (NTCA89GJ) on the feed and return cables
from the BDFB. Protect the splices with heatshrink sleeve.
11 Feed 25 mm (1 in.) of heatshrink sleeve on to each of the no. 4 or no. 2 AWG
(NTCA89GJ) tails and crimp a terminal lug (supplied with the bay) on to each
of the no. 4 AWG or no. 2 AWG (NTCA89GJ) tails. Fix the heatshrink sleeve
over the crimp.
12 Place the 6-position bus bar over the six return terminals. (See step 3 of
Figure 2-25).
—continued—

Step Action
13
CAUTION
terminals. Make sure that torque settings are 1.7 Nm
(15 inch-lb) to 2.8 Nm (25 inch-lb). A torque setting that
exceeds 2.8 Nm (25 inch-lb) can damage the connectors of
the power termination block.
Install the nuts over the bus bar.

Note: Do not connect the power feeds. Just ensure that they can be
connected. Wrap the exposed two-hole ring terminals with insulation tape to
prevent short circuits and tie the cables in place. See Figure 2-25 for the
positions of each power cable.
14 Make sure that:
• the breaker/filter module circuit packs are disconnected from the
backplane connectors.
• all circuit breakers remain OFF until you power up the system.
—end—

Figure 2-22
Power cables connected to the bay power termination block
DX0397
Power cables from the power

termination block to the power
supply
Power termination
block
6 feed
configuration
shown
Figure 2-23
Power cables routing (ANSI power supply arrangement)
DX3325p
Optical fibers
Power cables
Cable cover
(both sides)
OPTera Connect DX bay
Control shelf
Optical fiber
highway
(2 places)
Fan
(3 places)
Collector lanes
Lower main shelf
Fan
(3 places)
Extension shelf

Figure 2-24
Power connections for six power feeds
DX3175t
A1 feed (-48 V) A1 return (0 V)

B1 feed (-48 V) B1 return (0 V)
2-position bus bars
Power termination block (front view) showing terminal designations for six feeds
Power termination block (front view) showing feed cable routing for six feeds
Figure 2-25
Installing jumper busses for two power feeds on the power termination block
DX3173p
Step 1: Removing the 2-position bus bars
Power termination block

(front view)
2-position bus bars
Step 2: Fitting the 3-position bus bars on the power feed terminals

3-position bus bars (front view)
3-position bus bar B

(insulator up so that it
is visible)
Step 3: Fitting the 6-position bus bar on the return terminals
3-position bus bar A

(insulator down facing
insulator on bus bar B)
3-position bus bars (front view)
6-position bus bar

Figure 2-26
Power connections for two power feeds
DX3172t
A1 return (0 V)
B1 return (0 V)
A2 feed (–48 V)
B3 feed (–48 V)
6-position bus bar
(PO882764)
3-position bus bars
(PO885924)
Power termination block (front view) showing terminal designations for two feeds
Power termination block (front view) showing feed cable routing for two feeds
Procedure 2-8
Installing the power cables for ETSI power supply
arrangements
Use this procedure to install the power cables to the OPTera Connect DX bay
if you require an ETSI power supply arrangement.
Before you start

• If you require overhead power connection:
— OPTera overhead power connection kit (A0820533)
• Two power feed jumper kit (NTCA89GJ for no. 2 AWG and no. 4 AWG)
• Power feed cable (25 mm2 to 70 mm2) as required (feed from BDFB to the bay)
• Torque wrench
• Number 2 cross head screwdriver
• 10 mm spanner
• 6 mm hexagonal wrench (or 6 mm hexagonal driver)
• Crimping tool
• Cable stripper
• Cable cutter (light cable)
• Cable cutter (heavy duty cable)
• Steel rule
• Digital multimeter
Procedure tasks
• Make sure that the bay is safe (step 1).
• Make top of bay power connections (step 5 to step 11) as appropriate.
• Terminate the power cables at the bay’s power termination block (step 13 to step 19).
• Run in and terminate the cables from the BDFB (step 22 for overhead connections, step 23 to step 25
for underfloor connections).
Expected results
• The power cables are connected to the OPTera Connect DX bay.
—continued—


Installing the power cables for ETSI power supply arrangements
ETSI power feeds

ATTENTION
In this procedure, the references to cable colors reflect the most common
practice: Blue cable for –48 V dc feed and black cable for 0 V return. The
cable colors used in your installation may differ, depending on local practice.
The following general considerations apply for the power connections from
the power supply point to the OPTera Connect DX bay.
Note: Other names for the power supply point are ‘station battery’ or
‘office supply’. This document refers to the power supply point as the
‘battery-distribution fuse bay’ (BDFB).
• The power terminations on the OPTera Connect DX bay can accommodate

a maximum cable size of 25 mm2.
• You can use different types of fuses or circuit breakers to protect the cables
between the BDFB and the OPTera Connect DX bay. The amperage values
given do not depend on the type of fuse or circuit breaker used.
• For each power cable to the OPTera Connect DX bay, the fuse or circuit
breaker at the BDFB must have a rating of 100 amperes.
• The two power cables can enter the bay from above, or through the floor.
• To connect the two power feeds, you need the power feed jumper kit
(NTCA89GJ for no. 2 AWG and no. 4 AWG). NTCA89GJ includes two
3-position bus bars and one 6-position bus bar.
• To connect the two power feeds at the top of the bay, you need the OPTera
Overhead Power Connection kit (A0820533). A0820533 includes a power
termination box, terminals, power cables, lugs, and fixings.
• To connect the two power feeds at the bottom of the bay:
— you need the OPTera bottom fitting power kit (A0820532). This kit
includes a mounting rail, brackets, terminals, power cables, lugs, and
fixings.
— For through-floor power feeds: You must make sure that the “ETSI
through floor power kit, NTCA89GG” is installed to the rear of the bay
uprights. The power cables pass through the cable carrier in this kit.
The ETSI through floor power kit is installed in Procedure 2-3,
“Preparing and positioning the bay” in this chapter.
—continued—

• The size you select for the power cable depends on the distance between
the BDFB and the OPTera Connect DX bay and the voltage drop you can
tolerate in the feed cables.
• For cables routed overhead: The cables run from the BDFB to the top
power termination box above the OPTera Connect DX bay. The voltage
drop allowed in the cable run between the BDFB and the top power
termination box is 0.97 V dc. The required cable sizes are as follows:
— for a maximum cable run of 15.5 m; use 25 mm2 cable
— for a cable run between 15.5 m and 22.5 m; use 35 mm2 cable
• For cables routed under the floor: The cables run from the BDFB to the
terminals in the bottom of the OPTera Connect DX bay. The voltage drop
allowed in the cable run between the BDFB and the terminals in the bottom
of the OPTera Connect DX bay is 0.88 V dc. The required cable sizes are
as follows:
— for a maximum cable run of 14 m; use 25 mm2 cable
— for a cable run between 14 m and 20 m; use 35 mm2 cable
— for a cable run between 20 m and 29.5 m; use 50 mm2 cable
— for a cable run between 29.5 m and 42 m; use 70 mm2 cable
• To ensure full compliance to ETSI standard ETS 300 253 ed.1 (1995-01),
you must comply with these guidelines.
Note: To secure cables or corrugated tubing use lacing cord at the first
—continued—


Action
Step Action
1 Pull out the breaker/filter module circuit packs on the control shelf to
disconnect the breaker/filter module circuit packs from the backplane
connectors. At the BDFB, switch off the circuit breakers that feed the OPTera
Connect DX bay.
2 Remove the fiber highways from the left and right sides of the bay to give
access to the power support rails.
3 Open the lid of the power termination block on the control shelf (see Figure
2-22).
If the power connections are Then go to
at the top of the bay step 5
from under the floor step 13
Make the power connections at the top of the bay

5 Locate a suitable position for the top power termination box on the top of the
OPTera Connect DX bay. The top power termination box has fixing holes that
allow the box to be installed in various positions (see Figure 2-27 for
examples).
6 Remove the cover of the top power termination box.
7 Feed the 25 mm² blue and black cables through the grommets in the top
power termination box. Pull through enough cable to terminate the cable.
8 Use a crimp tool to cut, strip and prepare the 25 mm² blue and black cables
for the 25 mm² cable lugs.
9 Fit heatshrink sleeve to the ends of the cables. Secure the cables to the
terminal blocks in the power termination box (see Figure 2-28).
10 Route the blue and black cables into the power termination block at the top of
the bay. Secure the cables with cable ties at regular intervals.
11 Cut the blue and black cables so that they are a suitable length to connect to
the terminals on the power termination block at the top of the bay (see Figure
2-26 for the desired position of the cables).
12 Strip back the outer sheaths of the double insulation of the cables by 180 mm
(see Figure 2-12).
—continued—

Step Action
Terminate the power cables at the bay’s power termination block

13
CAUTION
terminals. Make sure that torque settings are 1.7 Nm to
2.8 Nm. A torque setting that exceeds 2.8 Nm can damage
the connectors of the power termination block.
Remove the factory-installed 2-position bus bars. (See step 1 of Figure 2-25).
14
CAUTION
Make sure that you fit the 3-position bus bars with the
plastic-coated sides of the bus bars facing each other. If you
fit the bus bars the wrong way round, they can short out.
Place one 3-position bus bar over the B1, B2, and B3 feed terminals
(–48 V dc) with the plastic-coated side facing towards you. (See step 2 of
Figure 2-25).
15 Place one 3-position bus bar over the A1, A2, and A3 feed terminals
(–48 V dc) with the plastic-coated side facing away from you. (See step 2 of
Figure 2-25).
16 Install the nuts over the two bus bars.
17 Feed 25 mm of heatshrink sleeve on to each of the power cables and crimp
a terminal lug (supplied with the power kit) on to each of the power cables. Fix
the heatshrink sleeve over the crimp.
18 Place the 6-position bus bar over the six return terminals. (See step 3 of
Figure 2-25).
19 Install the nuts over the bus bar.
20 Wrap the exposed two-hole terminals on the power cables with insulation
tape to prevent short circuits. Tie the cables in place. See Figure 2-26 for the
position of each power cable.
Note: Do not connect the power cables to the power termination block.
If the power installation Then go to
is from under the floor step 22
is at the top of the bay step 23
—continued—


Step Action
Terminate the incoming power cables (underfloor cabling)

22 Terminate the incoming power cables for the A and B feeds from the BDFB
into the correct terminal blocks on the terminal rail in the base of the bay (see
Figure 2-9).
You have completed this procedure.
Terminate the incoming power cables (overhead cabling)
23 Remove the split cable plate on the top power termination box so that you can
terminate the incoming cables from the BDFB.
24 Terminate the incoming power cables for the A and B feeds from the BDFB
into the correct terminal blocks in the top power termination box. Label the
cables according to the site plan.
25 Select the correct split plate for the cables used (35 mm², 50 mm², or 70 mm²
cable). Secure the split plate to the top power termination box (see Figure
2-29).
26 Replace the cover of the top power termination box
—end—
Figure 2-27
Power termination box - top installation
DX2386p
Typical positions for top

power termination box
Power tray
ETSI ETSI ETSI ETSI

bay bay bay Universal Universal bay
bay bay
Figure 2-28
Power termination trammels
DX2387p
5.512 in
140 mm
6.299 in
160 mm
25 mm2 cable to OPTera bay

3.15 in 35 mm2 to 70 mm 2
8 0 mm cable to BFDB
Figure 2-29
Power box split plate
DX2388p
13 mm to 35 mm
cable outside diameter
25 mm2
cable out
35 mm2
cable in

Procedure 2-9
Connecting office cabling to the uniSATT connection
block
Use this procedure to connect office cabling to the universal synchronization,
alarms, and telemetry terminations (uniSATT) connector block.
Before you start

• Electric wire-wrap gun (22-gauge or 24-gauge bit according to specifications) with wrap and unwrap
feature
• Unwrap bit
• Wire strippers
Procedure tasks
• Remove the BIP cover (step 1).
• Remove the uniSATT cover to see the uniSATT connector block (step 2).
• Connect the office cabling (synchronization, alarms and telemetry) to the uniSATT connector block
(step 3):
— for telemetry and office alarms (Table 2-5)
— for 75-ohm timing cable (step 4)
• Reinstall the uniSATT cover (step 10).
• Reinstall the BIP cover (step 11).
Expected results
• You have established alarm, telemetry and synchronization functionality with the connection between the
office cabling and the uniSATT connector block.
— Double-check the connection between the uniSATT connector block and the cabling termination
point to make sure all connections are in position.
—continued—

Connecting office cabling to the uniSATT connection block
Action
Step Action
1 Remove the breaker interface panel (BIP) cover.

2 Remove the uniSATT cover to show the uniSATT wire-wrap connector block.
(See Figure 2-30 and Figure 2-31).
Figure 2-30
UniSATT connection block
OTP0202
Wire-wrap pins for

100-ohm and 120-ohm
timing interfaces
Coaxial connectors for

75-ohm timing interfaces
Wire-wrap pins
for alarm and
telemetry interfaces
UniSATT wire-wrap pins

and coaxial connector field
Note: To use coaxial connectors

for 75-ohm timing interfaces,
you must configure the connectors
by wire-wrapping certain pins.
—continued—


Figure 2-31
UniSATT pins and coaxial connectors
OTP2133p
Coaxial Wire-wrap
Wire-wrap connectors pins for
pins for for 75-ohm 100-ohm
alarm and timing and 120-ohm
telemetry interfaces timing
interfaces (see Note 1) interfaces
ALARMS 75 120/100
CRIT MAJ MIN J1 J2 E29 E34
(Tip) (Tip)
E1 E2 E3 E30 E35
A
E4 E5 E6 A INPUT B E31 E36
J3
OUTPUT J4
E7 E8 E9 E32 E37
(Ring) (Ring)
1 E33 E38
(FGND) (FGND)
E10 E11 E12 Line dividing
E39 E49
B (Tip) (Tip)
inputs from
E13 E14 E15
J5 J6 E40 E50 outputs
(Ring) (Ring)
E16 E17 E18
2 E41 E51
(FGND) (FGND)
E42 E52
E19 E20 (Ring) (Ring)
J7 J8 E43 E53
C E21 E22 (Tip) (Tip)
I/O 3 E44 E54
E23 E24 (Tip) (Tip)
E45 E55
E25 E26 (Ring) (Ring)
J9 J10 E46 E56
(FGND) (FGND)
D
4 E47 E57
ACO E27 E28 (Ring) (Ring)
E48 E58
(Tip) (Tip)
Note 1: To use coaxial connectors for 75-ohm timing interfaces, configure

the connectors by wire-wrapping certain pins.
Note 2: Frame ground pins (FGND) are pins 33, 38, 41, 46, 51 and 56.
—continued—

Step Action
3
CAUTION
Risk of causing an arc or short
Wrap all exposed wire around any given uniSATT pin so that
the insulated wire starts at the top of the pin. Do not leave a
section of exposed wire that can short or arc with an adjacent
pin (see Figure 2-32)
Determine which connections you want to make.

If you connect Then
telemetry or office alarms see Table 2-5 for pin assignments
75-ohm input timing cable (coaxial) go to step 4
75-ohm output timing cable (coaxial) go to step 5
100-ohm input timing cable go to step 6
100-ohm output timing cable go to step 7
120-ohm input timing cable go to step 8
120-ohm output timing cable go to step 9
Note 1: For the 100-ohm and 120-ohm external synchronization interfaces

(ESI), each timing distribution (TD) output is buffered to provide four
connections on the uniSATT (four G1OUT signals and four G2OUT signals).
For the 75-ohm ESI, each TD output is buffered to provide a single connection
on the uniSATT (one G1OUT signal in output 1A and one G2OUT signal in
output 1B). Refer to Table 2-4 for impedance values.
Note 2: When using the 2 Mbit/s / 2 MHz ESI, the timing output impedance
must also be provisioned (default 75-ohm) after the network element is
commissioned (refer to Provisioning and Operations Procedures Part 1,
323-1531-310 for information). Refer to Table 2-4 for impedance values.
Table 2-4
Impedance values for ESI circuit packs
ESI circuit pack Impedance values
NTCE44AA (2 Mbit/s / 2 MHz) 75 ohm or 120 ohm
NTCE44BA (2 MHz) 75 ohm or 120 ohm
NTCA44AA (1.5 Mbit/s) 100 ohm
—continued—


Step Action
Connecting 75-ohm timing input (coaxial)

4 Determine which input to use.
If you connect the timing Then to configure the input
cable to coaxial connector
BITS A (J1) connect pin E29 to pin E30
connect pin E32 to pin E33
BITS B (J2) connect pin E34 to pin E35
connect pin E37 to pin E38
Note: Install ferrite bead as close as possible to the connector on each

coaxial cable connected to the UniSATT.
To make other connections, go to step 3. If you have completed all
connections, go to step 10.
Connecting 75-ohm timing output (coaxial)
5 Determine which output to use.
If you connect the timing cable to Then to configure the output
coaxial connector
G1OUT
output 1A (J3) connect pin E40 to pin E41 (FGND)
output 2A (J5) connect pin E41 (FGND) to pin E42
output 3A (J7) connect pin E45 to pin E46 (FGND)
output 4A (J9) connect pin E46 (FGND) to pin E47
G2OUT
output 1B (J4) connect pin E50 to pin E51 (FGND)
output 2B (J6) connect pin E51 (FGND) to pin E52
output 3B (J8) connect pin E55 to pin E56 (FGND)
output 4B (J10) connect pin E56 (FGND) to pin E57
Note: Install ferrite bead as close as possible to the connector on each

coaxial cable connected to the uniSATT.
—continued—

Step Action
Connecting 100-ohm timing input

If you use Then
BITS A use pin E29 for the tip and pin E32 for the ring.
Connect pin E29 to pin E31.
BITS B use pin E34 for the tip and pin E37 for the ring.
Connect pin E34 to pin E36.

Connecting 100-ohm timing output
If you use Then
G1OUT
output 1A use pin E39 for the tip and pin E40 for the ring
G2OUT
output 1B use pin E49 for the tip and pin E50 for the ring

Connecting 120-ohm timing input
If you use Then
BITS A use pin E29 for the tip and pin E32 for the ring.
BITS B use pin E34 for the tip and pin E37 for the ring.

—continued—


Step Action
Connecting 120-ohm timing output

If you use Then
G1OUT
G2OUT

10 Reinstall the uniSATT cover.
11 Reinstall the BIP cover.
—end—
Figure 2-32
Correct and incorrect wire wrapping of uniSATT pins
OTP1233p
Correct Incorrect
Insulated Insulated
wire wire
Wire-wrapped pin Wire-wrapped pin

(exposed wire) Exposed wire (exposed wire)
that can arc
or short with
another pin
Note 1: Wrap all the exposed wire around any given uniSATT pin. Do not leave exposed
wire at the top of the pin that can short or arc with an adjacent pin.
Note 2: No special jumpers are required when using Wire-wrapped pin connection.
Table 2-5
Pin assignment for alarms and telemetry interfaces
E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6
visual critical visual major visual minor visual critical visual major visual minor
NC NC NC CO CO CO
E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12

visual critical visual major visual minor audible critical audible major audible minor
NO NO NO NC NC NC
E13 E14 E15 E16 E17 E18

audible critical audible major audible minor audible critical audible major audible minor
CO CO CO NO NO NO
E19 E20 E21 E22 E23 E24

spare spare spare spare spare spare
I/O pin 1 I/O pin 2 I/O pin 3 I/O pin 4 I/O pin 5 I/O pin 6
E25 E26 E27 E28

spare spare remote – 48 ABSRTN
I/O pin 7 I/O pin 8 ACO (note) (note)
Note: The remote alarm cutoff (ACO) is active when pin E27 is connected to pin E28 remotely. Do not
connect either signal to an external voltage.

Procedure 2-10
Removing or installing the cable covers on the OPTera
Connect DX bay
Use this procedure to remove or install the cable covers on either side of the
OPTera Connect DX bay. The two cable covers, one on each side of the bay,
cover the cables which run up the sides of the bay. You must remove the cable
covers before you install cables in the sides of the bay. After you install the
cables in the sides of the bay, replace the cable covers.
Before you start

• Make sure that you run the cables up the bay sides before you install or replace the cable covers.
Procedure tasks
• Remove the cable covers on either sides of the bay (step 2).
• Install or replace the cable covers on either sides of the bay (step 5).
Expected results
• Cable covers on both sides of the bay are installed or removed.
Action
Step Action

If you want to Then go to
remove the cable covers step 2
install or replace the cable covers step 5
Remove the cable covers

2 Disconnect the top of the cable cover from the frame by performing the
following:
a. Press the release button on the cable cover downward (see Figure 2-33
[ANSI layout] or Figure 2-34 [ETSI layout]).
b. Pull the top of the cable cover outward from the frame.
c. Pull the tab away from the slot (see Figure 2-33 [ANSI layout] or Figure
2-34 [ETSI layout]).
—continued—

Removing or installing the cable covers on the OPTera Connect DX bay
Step Action
3 Disconnect the bottom of the cable cover from the frame by holding the cable
cover and lifting the cable cover up to disconnect the bottom tab from the
bottom cable cover slot (see Figure 2-33 [ANSI layout] or Figure 2-34 [ETSI
layout]).
You have now disconnected the cable cover from both the top and bottom of
the frame.
4 To remove the cable cover on the other side of the bay, repeat step 2 and
step 3.
Install or replace the cable covers
5 If you have installed support for STM-1e cables use the cable covers from the
Connect DX coax cable dressing kit (NTCA91MB). Connect the bottom of the
cable cover to the frame first by performing the following:
a. Lift the cable cover.
b. Fit the tab at the bottom of the cable cover into the slot at the bottom of
the frame (see Figure 2-33 [ANSI layout] or Figure 2-34 [ETSI layout]).
6 Connect the top of the cable cover to the frame by performing the following:
a. Hold the cable cover that attaches to the bottom of the frame.
b. Push the top of the cable cover toward the frame. Make sure that the tab
on the cable cover fits into the slot at the top of the frame (see Figure 2-33
[ANSI layout] or Figure 2-34 [ETSI layout]).
c. Push the top of the cable cover so that the release button locks.
You have now connected the cable cover to both the top and the bottom of the
frame.
7 To install or replace the cable cover on the other side of the bay, repeat
step 5 and step 6.
—end—

Figure 2-33
Fitting the fiber covers (ANSI layout)
DX3328
Cable
cover
Captive
fastener
Cable Cover
(both sides)
Release
button
Control shelf
Cable
cover
Tab
Slot
Fan Viewed from
(3 places) left side
Upper main shelf

Collector Lanes
(4 places)
Lower main shelf
Fiber Highway
(2 places)
Fan
(3 places)
Extension shelf Bottom

slot
Tab
Slot
Figure 2-34
Fitting the fiber covers (ETSI layout)
DX3329
Cable
cover
Captive
fastener
Cable Cover
(both sides)
Release
button
Control shelf
Cable
cover
Tab
Slot
Fan Viewed from
(3 places) left side
Upper main shelf

Collector Lanes
(4 places)
Lower main shelf
Fiber Highway
(2 places)
Fan
(3 places)
Extension shelf Bottom

slot
Tab
Slot

Procedure 2-11
Removing or installing the end guard on the OPTera
Connect DX bay
Use this procedure to remove or install an end guard on the end bay in a line
of OPTera Connect DX bays.
Before you start

• Complete installation of the peripheral cables on the bay, as described in Chapter 5, “Installing optical
fibers, STM-1e cables and HD STM-1o/e breakout cords”.
• Make sure that you have the following tools and materials available:
— screwdriver with 5/16-in. socket
Procedure tasks
• Install the end guard on the OPTera Connect DX bay (step 1).
• Remove or install the information sheet on the end guard (step 4).
• Remove the end guard on the OPTera Connect DX bay (step 5).
Expected results
• You have installed or removed the end guard on an OPTera Connect DX bay.
• You have installed or removed the information sheet from an end guard.
—continued—

Removing or installing the end guard on the OPTera Connect DX bay
Action
Step Action
Install the end guard

1 Attach the two supports to the side of the bay vertical with two screws. There
is one screw at the top and one near the bottom (see Figure 2-35).
2 Attach the end guard panel to the supports with four screws. There are two
screws at the top and two at the bottom (see Figure 2-35). Use the special
washer between the end guard and the screw head.
3 Snap a grey plastic cap on the special washers that are over the screws.
Note: The side of the end guard comes with a container for an information
page.
4 To access the information page: Bend the plastic cover outward to allow the
top and bottom edges to clear the grooves (see Figure 2-36).
Remove the end guard
5 Remove the four screws to detach the end guard panel from the support.
There are two screws at the top and two at the bottom (see Figure 2-35).
6 To remove the two end guard supports, remove the four screws to detach the
support from the bay frame. There are two screws at the top and two at the
bottom (see Figure 2-35).
—end—

Figure 2-35
Installing an end guard on a bay
DX0401
Support
Special washer
Screw
Plastic cap
Information sheet
End guard
Figure 2-36
Installing or removing the information sheet
DX0402
End guard
Plastic sheet
Retaining groove

3-1
Installing the circuit packs in OPTera

Connect DX shelves 3-
This chapter describes the installation and removal of circuit packs and fan
modules in the OPTera Connect DX bay.

Table 3-1 lists all the procedures you must perform when you install or remove
the circuit packs and fans in an OPTera Connect DX bay.
Table 3-1
Procedure list for circuit pack installation
Action Details
Installing circuit packs in the OPTera Connect DX control shelf Procedure 3-1
Installing circuit packs in the OPTera Connect DX main shelf and Procedure 3-2
extension shelf
Removing circuit packs from the OPTera Connect DX shelves Procedure 3-3
Installing the fans in the environmental control panels Procedure 3-4

Details on the extension shelf in Procedure 3-2, “Installing circuit packs in the
OPTera Connect DX main shelf and extension shelf”, are not applicable to the
OPTera Metro Connect bay. Refer to OPTera Metro Connect SDH User Guide,
NTCA69YA for specific details about installing the single-shelf DX bay.

3-2 Installing the circuit packs in OPTera Connect DX shelves
Tributary circuit pack support

Refer to Table 3-2 to identify the tributary circuit packs that are supported on
the different shelves.
Table 3-2
Tributary circuit packs
DX bays
Tributary circuit pack
Main shelf Extension shelf
Quad STM-1 yes yes
HD STM-1 yes yes
Quad STM-4 yes yes
Half-height STM-4 not supported not supported
STM-16 yes yes
Dual Gigabit Ethernet (GE) yes yes
Dual STM-16 yes no
Quad STM-16 yes no
Procedure 3-1
Installing circuit packs in the OPTera Connect DX
control shelf
Use this procedure to install circuit packs in the OPTera Connect DX control
shelf.
Note: If you are installing OPC circuit packs, make sure you install the
OPC interface circuit pack first, followed by the OPC storage circuit pack,
and finally the OPC controller circuit pack. If this order is not followed a
failed circuit pack alarm can be raised against the OPC. To clear this alarm,
power down the OPC and seat the circuit packs in the proper order.
Before you start

• Make sure that you have an antistatic wrist strap.
• Make sure that you have the following circuit packs:
— Two breaker/filter module packs
— One shelf controller
— One maintenance interface (MI)
— Two message exchange (MX) circuit packs
— Two 1.5 MHz, 2 MHz, or 2 MHz / 2 Mbit/s external synchronization interfaces
— One set of OPC circuit packs, that is, the OPC storage circuit pack, OPC controller circuit pack and
OPC interface circuit pack (optional)
— One or two parallel telemetry circuit packs (optional)
— One orderwire circuit pack (optional)
— Filler cards for all empty slots in the control shelf
Note 1: You require one filler card for each slot not occupied by a circuit pack in the control shelf.
Note 2: The OPC storage circuit pack occupies two slots.
Note 3: The 128 Mbyte MI circuit pack is mandatory on the OPTera Connect DX bay.
Procedure tasks
• Install the circuit packs in the OPTera Connect DX control shelf (step 1).
Expected results
• You have installed the circuit packs you require in the OPTera Connect DX control shelf.
—continued—


Installing circuit packs in the OPTera Connect DX control shelf
Action
Step Action
CAUTION
Electrostatic sensitive devices
Risk of damage to circuit packs. Do not touch any components on
printed circuit boards. Electrostatic discharge can damage
electrostatic sensitive devices of the circuit pack. Always wear an
antistatic wrist strap when you handle the circuit packs.
1 Insert a circuit pack into the tracks of the appropriate slot and push it halfway
in.
Note: Figure 3-1 shows the layout of the control shelf and the location for
each circuit pack.
2 Open both latches on the faceplate of the circuit pack (see Figure 3-2).
3 To connect the circuit pack to the backplane: Keep both latches open. Push
the circuit pack all the way into the shelf until you feel the circuit pack engage
the backplane connector.
4 Close both latches.
5 Repeat step 1 to step 4 for all of the other circuit packs except the
breaker/filter modules in slot 1 and slot 2.
6 Check that every slot in the control shelf is occupied by an active circuit pack
or a filler card.
—end—
Figure 3-1
Layout of the control shelf in the OPTera Connect DX bay
DX5154p
Breaker/filter module A
Breaker/filter module B
OPC controller
OPC storage
Orderwire
OPC I/F
ESI G1
ESI G2
MX G1
MX G2
PT G2
PT G3
Filler
Filler
SC
MI
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Note 1: The parallel telemetry (PT) and orderwire circuit packs are optional circuit packs.
Note 2: The second MX circuit pack (MX G2) is highly recommended

but it is not mandatory.
Note 3: OPC circuit packs in slots 3, 4, 5, and 12 are not required in every network element.
All three circuit packs are only required in a network element that houses the primary
OPC or backup OPC.

Figure 3-2
Opening the latches on a typical circuit pack
DX0404
To unlock the latch,

press then release
the locking tab
Note 1: Both latches on the circuit pack have a locking tab.

Note 2: Always hold a circuit pack by its latches when inserting
or removing a circuit pack.
Procedure 3-2
Installing circuit packs in the OPTera Connect DX
main shelf and extension shelf
Use this procedure to install circuit packs in the main shelf and extension shelf.
Before you start

• Make sure you have an antistatic grounding strap.
• Make sure you have two DX65, DX100 or DX140 switch modules. For more information, see the
“Equipping rules for switch modules” on page 3-8.
• Make sure you have the required number of STM-64 10G T/R interfaces. For more information, see the
“Equipping rules for STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs” on page 3-8.
• Make sure you have the required number and type of tributary circuit packs. For more information, see the
“Equipping rules for tributary circuit packs” on page 3-9.
• Make sure you have filler cards for all empty slots in the main shelf and the extension shelf. You require
one filler card for every slot not occupied by a circuit pack.
Procedure tasks
• Install the switch circuit packs (step 1).
• Install the STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs (step 6).
• Install the STM-16, the Dual STM-16 or the HD STM-1 circuit packs (step 12).
• Install the Quad STM-1, the Quad STM-4, the Quad STM-16, or the Dual GE circuit packs (step 18).
• Install the circuit pack door (step 23).
• Install the filler cards (step 30).
Expected results
• All required circuit packs are installed in the main and extension shelves (see Figure 3-4 to Figure 3-5).
—continued—


Installing circuit packs in the OPTera Connect DX main shelf and extension shelf
Equipping rules for the main shelf and extension shelf

This section describes equipping rules for the main shelf and extension shelf.
For examples of different configurations of the main shelf, see Figure 3-4,
Figure 3-5, and Figure 3-6. Figure 3-3 shows the layout of the extension shelf.
Equipping rules for switch modules
• For all OPTera Connect DX configurations you must install two switch
circuit packs in the lower part of the main shelf: one in slot 14 and one in
slot 15. DX140 switch modules support up to eight STM-64 10G T/R
circuit packs. DX100 and DX65 switch modules support up to four
STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs.
• With DX65 switch modules, the bay does not support the extension shelf
and does not support tributary circuit packs in 10G slots.
• With DX100 switch modules, the bay supports the extension shelf and
supports HD STM-1, Dual STM-16, Quad STM-16, and Dual GE circuit
packs in specific 10G slots (G11, G12, G17, G18).
• With DX140 switch modules, the bay supports the extension shelf and
supports HD STM-1, Dual STM-16, Quad STM-16, and Dual GE circuit
packs in all 10G slots (G0, G9, G10, G11, G12, G17, G18, G19).
Equipping rules for STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs
• For single 2-Fiber ADM configurations you must install two STM-64 10G
T/R circuit packs, in slots 12 and 13.
• For single 4-Fiber ADM configurations you must install four STM-64 10G
T/R circuit packs, in slots 12, 13, 16 and 17.
• For 2 x 4-Fiber ADM and unprotected 0:1 configurations you must install
eight STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs, in slots 1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, and
18.
• For N x 2-Fiber hub configurations where N = 2, 3, or 4, you must install
eight STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs (for N = 4), six STM-64 10G T/R
circuit packs (for N = 3), or four STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs (for
N = 2). Install the STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs in pairs, as follows: slots
1 and 11, slots 10 and 18, slots 12 and 13, and slots 16 and 17.
—continued—

• For linear N x (1+1) configurations where N = 2, 3, or 4, you must install

eight STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs (for N = 4), six STM-64 10G T/R
circuit packs (for N = 3), or four STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs (for
N = 2). Install the STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs in pairs, as follows: slots
1 and 11, slots 10 and 18, slots 12 and 13, and slots 16 and 17.
• You can mix any configuration as long as you do not exceed the maximum
number of STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs supported by the switch module.
• For low-speed cross connect configurations, no STM-64 10G T/R circuit
packs are required. You can install tributary circuit packs (subject to the
equipping rules below) or filler cards in the STM-64 10G T/R slots (slots
1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, and 18).
Equipping rules for tributary circuit packs
• You can install the following tributary circuit packs in slot 2 to slot 9 in the
upper part of the main shelf and in slot 2 to slot 9 in the extension shelf:
STM-16, HD STM-1, Quad STM-1, Quad STM-4 or Dual GE.
• You can install the Dual STM-16 circuit pack in slot 2 to slot 9 in the upper
part of the main shelf if the shelf is equipped with DX100 or DX140 switch
modules.
• You can install the following tributary circuit packs in slots 12, 13, 16, or
17 of the main shelf if the shelf is equipped with DX100 or DX140 switch
modules: HD STM-1, Dual STM-16, Quad STM-16, or Dual GE.
• You can install the following tributary circuit packs in slots 1, 10, 11, or 18
of the main shelf if the shelf is equipped with DX140 switch modules: HD
STM-1, Dual STM-16, Quad STM-16, or Dual GE.
• You can install tributary circuit packs separately (unprotected) or as pairs
(protected).
• You can install any mix of tributary circuit packs, up to the capacity of the
OPTera Connect DX.
Equipping rules for filler circuit packs
• You must install a filler card in any slot of the main shelf or extension shelf
where you do not install an active circuit pack.
—continued—


Action
Step Action
CAUTION
Electrostatic sensitive device
Risk of damage to circuit packs. Do not touch any
components on printed circuit boards. Electrostatic
discharge can damage electrostatic sensitive devices of the
circuit pack. Always wear an antistatic wrist strap when you
handle the circuit packs.
Install the switch modules

1 Insert a switch module into the tracks of the appropriate slot in the main shelf
and push it halfway in. See Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5 for the slots that will
accept a switch module.
Install switch circuit packs in slots 14 and 15 in the lower part of the main
shelf.
2 Open the four latches on the faceplate of the switch module (see Figure 3-7).
Note: The four latches on the switch module can form two handles to
facilitate the insertion and removal of the switch module.
3 To connect the switch module to the backplane, keep the latches open. Push
the switch module all the way into the shelf until you feel the switch module
engage the backplane connector.
4 Close all four latches.
5 Repeat step 1 to step 4 for the other switch module.
—continued—

Step Action
Install the 10G T/R circuit packs
DANGER
When you operate the circuit pack, invisible laser radiation
can be present. When you handle optical connectors, do not
stare into the laser beam or view the connector directly with
optical instruments. Invisible light can damage the eyes. Cap
all unused optical connectors.
6 Insert a 10G T/R circuit pack into the tracks of the appropriate slot in the lower
part of the main shelf and push it halfway in. See Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5
for the slots that will accept a 10G T/R circuit pack.
Install the 10G T/R circuit packs in the following slots:
• For a single 2-Fiber ADM install 10G T/R circuit packs in slots 12 and 13.
• For a single 4-Fiber ADM install 10G T/R circuit packs in slots 12, 13, 16
and 17.
• For a 2 x 4-Fiber ADM install 10G T/R circuit packs in slots 1, 10, 11, 12,
13, 16, 17, and 18.
• For a N x 2-Fiber hub install 10G T/R circuit packs in pairs, as follows:
slots 1 and 11, slots 10 and 18, slots 12 and 13, and slots 16 and 17. For
N = 4, install eight 10G T/R circuit packs. For N = 3, install six 10G T/R
circuit packs. For N = 2, install four 10G T/R circuit packs.
• For a linear N x (1+1) install 10G T/R circuit packs in pairs, as follows:
slots 1 and 11, slots 10 and 18, slots 12 and 13, and slots 16 and 17. For
N = 4, install eight 10G T/R circuit packs. For N = 3, install six 10G T/R
circuit packs. For N = 2, install four 10G T/R circuit packs.
• For low-speed cross-connect configurations, no 10G T/R circuit packs
are required.
8 To connect the circuit pack to the backplane, keep both latches open. Push
10 Repeat step 6 to step 9 for all of the other 10G T/R circuit packs you need to
install.
—continued—


Step Action

If you are going to install Then go to
STM-16, HD STM-1 or Dual STM-16 circuit packs step 12
Quad STM-1, STM-1e, Quad STM-4, Quad STM-16, step 18
or Dual GE circuit packs
No tributary circuit packs step 30
Install the STM-16, the HD STM-1 or the Dual STM-16

12 Insert an STM-16, a HD STM-1 or a Dual STM-16 circuit pack into the tracks
of the appropriate slot in the upper part of the main shelf and push it halfway
in. See Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5 for the slots that will accept tributary circuit
packs and Figure 3-12 and Figure 3-13 for the external view of the HD
STM-1e/o circuit pack.
Note 1: You can install the STM-16 or the HD STM-1 circuit packs in slots 2
to 9 in the upper part of the main shelf and in slots 2 to 9 of the extension
shelf.
Note 2: You can install the Dual STM-16 circuit pack in slots 2 to 9 of the main
shelf if the shelf is equipped with DX100 or DX140 switch modules.
Note 3: You can install the HD STM-1 or the Dual STM-16 circuit pack in slots
1, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, or 18 of the main shelf if the shelf is equipped with
DX140 switch modules. You can install the HD STM-1 or the Dual STM-16
circuit pack in slots 12, 13, 16, or 17 of the main shelf if the shelf is equipped
with DX100 switch modules.
Note 4: You can install up to eight HD STM-1e circuit packs in an OPTera
Connect DX bay. See Figure 3-12 for the external view of the HD STM-1e
circuit pack.
Note 5: For the HD STM-1e circuit pack you must install the provided EMC
gasket between the circuit pack and the mating connector.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to connector pins
To ensure that the connector pins do not bend, use caution
when connecting the STM-1e connector to the faceplate of the
HD STM-1e circuit pack.
14 To connect the circuit pack to the backplane: Keep both latches open. Push
—continued—

Step Action
16 Repeat step 12 to step 15 for all of the other circuit packs you need to install.
If you are Then go to
going to install Quad or Dual GE circuit packs step 18
not going to install Quad or Dual GE circuit packs step 23
Install the Quad STM-1, Quad STM-4, Quad STM-16, or the Dual GE tributary circuit packs
18
CAUTION
Risk of circuit pack damage
Handle the circuit pack by its faceplate until you insert the
circuit pack into its slot track. The weight of the circuit pack
can damage a latch.
Insert the Quad circuit pack or Dual GE circuit pack into the tracks of the
appropriate slot in the upper part of the main shelf and push it halfway in. See
Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5 for the slots that will accept tributary circuit packs.
Note 1: You can install the Quad STM-1, Quad STM-4 or Dual GE circuit
packs in slots 2 to 9 in the upper part of the main shelf and in slots 2 to 9 of
the extension shelf.
Note 2: You can install the Quad STM-16 or Dual GE circuit packs in slots
12, 13, 16, or 17 of the main shelf if the shelf is equipped with DX100 or
DX140 switch modules. You can install the Quad STM-16 or Dual GE circuit
packs in slots 1, 10, 11, or 18 of the main shelf if the shelf is equipped with
DX140 switch modules.
19 Open both latches on the faceplate of the circuit pack. See Figure 3-9.
Note: Be sure not to operate the connector array latches (see Figure 3-9)
located in the center of the two connector panels.
22 Repeat step 18 to step 21 for all of the other circuit packs you need to install.
Install the door on an adapterless circuit pack
23 Break and remove the tab attached to the door of an adapterless circuit pack
(see Figure 3-14).
Note: The 10G T/R, the STM-16, Dual STM-16 and the HD STM-1 circuit
packs are adapterless circuit packs.
24 Make sure that there are no broken plastic parts in the captive hole of the
faceplate (see Figure 3-14).
—continued—


Step Action
25 Insert the top pin of the door in to the top hole on the faceplate of the circuit
pack (see Figure 3-14).
26 With the door captive in the upper hole of the circuit pack faceplate, apply the
least possible pressure with one or two fingers and carefully bend the door,
slightly.
Note: You must only apply light pressure to the lower end of the door, when
bending the door, or the door can break.
27 Insert the bottom pin of the circuit pack door into the bottom captive hole of
the circuit pack faceplate (see Figure 3-14).
28 Close the circuit pack door.
29 Repeat step 23 to step 28 for all of the other adapterless circuit packs.
Install filler cards
30 Insert a filler card into the tracks of an empty slot and push it halfway in.
Note: Install filler cards in all slots that do not contain an active circuit pack.
Figure 3-1 shows the layout of the control shelf. Figure 3-4 and Figure 3-5
shows the layout of the main shelf. Figure 3-3 shows the layout of the
extension shelf.
34 Repeat step 30 to step 33 for all of the other filler cards you need to install.
If you want to Then go to
remove a circuit pack Procedure 3-3, “Removing circuit packs
from the OPTera Connect DX shelves”
continue with the installation Procedure 3-4, “Installing the fans in the
environmental control panels”
—end—
Figure 3-3
OPTera Connect DX extension shelf showing the layout of the circuit packs
DX4437p
G20 G21 G22 G23 G24 G25 G26 G27 G28 G29

Filler Filler
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Figure 3-4
OPTera Connect DX main shelf configured with tributary circuit packs (single 4-Fiber ADM)
DX5437p
OPTera Connect DX tributaries

G0 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 G9

Filler (see Note)
Filler (see Note)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
G10 G11 G12 G17 G18 G19
Filler (see Note)
Filler (see Note)

10G STM-64 T/R
10G STM-64 T/R
10G STM-64 T/R
10G STM-64 T/R
Switch module A
Switch module B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Note: If DX140 switch modules are used, you can install the following tributary
circuit packs in G0, G9, G10, or G19: HD STM-1, Dual STM-16, Quad STM-16, or Dual GE.
Figure 3-5
OPTera Connect DX main shelf configured with tributary circuit packs (2 x 4-Fiber ADM and
unprotected hub)
DX4440p

G0 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 G9

10G STM-64 T/R
10G STM-64 T/R

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
G10 G11 G12 G17 G18 G19
DX140 Switch module A
DX140 Switch module B
10G STM-64 T/R

10G STM-64 T/R
10G STM-64 T/R

10G STM-64 T/R
10G STM-64 T/R
10G STM-64 T/R
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Figure 3-6
OPTera Connect DX main shelf configured with tributary circuit packs (single 2-Fiber ADM)
DX5439p

G0 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 G7 G8 G9

Filler (see Note 2)
Filler (see Note 2)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
G10 G11 G12 G17 G18 G19

Filler (see Note 2)
Filler (see Note 2)

Filler (see Note 1)
Filler (see Note 1)

10G STM-64 T/R
10G STM-64 T/R
Switch module A
Switch module B
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Note 1: You can install the HD STM-1, Dual STM-16, Quad STM-16, or Dual GE circuit packs
in G17 or G18 if DX100 or DX140 switch modules are used.
Note 2: You can install the HD STM-1, Dual STM-16, Quad STM-16, or Dual GE circuit packs in
G0, G9, G10, or G19 if DX140 switch modules are used.
Figure 3-7
Opening the latches on the switch circuit pack
DX3018p
Open the upper handle

by sliding both locks
downward at the
same time
Center of the latch
Open the lower handle

by sliding both locks
upward at the
same time
Note 1: Always hold the switch module by both handles, when

inserting or removing the circuit pack.
Note 2: If the locks do not slide up and down freely, push on center of latch
while sliding it up and down.

Figure 3-8
Opening the latches on a typical adapterless circuit pack
DX0411
Open the upper latch

by sliding the lock
downward
Connector bulkhead
Open the lower latch

by sliding the
lock upward
Note: Always hold a circuit pack by its latches, when

inserting or removing a circuit pack.
Figure 3-9
Quad tributary circuit pack
DX0410
Fiber carrier
Latch Carrier
handles
Optical
connectors
1-2 3-4
QUAD
OC-12
STM-4
D
QUA 2 T/R
1
OC- 4
-
STM
T/R
3 4
OUT IN OUT IN
OUT 3
IN
Carrier
OUT 4
IN
handle
1
1 2
2 3
3 4
4
Latch
Dual fiber Side view Front view

cables

Figure 3-10
Dual GE tributary circuit pack
DX3650
Fiber carrier Optical connectors

(4 places)
1-2
Upper
latch
Dual GE
1-2
Carrier
iDua
lGE handle
1 2
OUT IN OUT IN
OUT 1
IN
OUT 2 1
IN 2
Fiber clip
1
2
Lower
latch
Side view Front view
Figure 3-11
Dual STM-16 tributary circuit pack
DX4693p
LOS for port #1

(Yellow)
LOS for port #2
(Yellow)
Fail (Red)
Active (Green)
Optical connector
(Output) Port #2
Optical connector
(Input) Port #2
Optical connector
(Output) Port #1
Optical connector
(Input) Port #1

Figure 3-12
HD STM-1e electrical interface circuit pack
DX2656_R3
Figure 3-13
HD STM-1o optical interface circuit pack
DX2655p
Optical connector
(Output) Port #2
Optical connector
(Input) Port #2
Optical connector
(Output) Port #1
Optical connector
(Input) Port #1

Figure 3-14
Installing the door on an adapterless circuit pack
DX0413
Align the top

and bottom pins
with the circuit
pack and install
the door
Top pin
of the door
Remove the
tab from the
door
Bottom pin
of the door
Captive hole of
the circuit pack
faceplate
Procedure 3-3
Removing circuit packs from the OPTera Connect DX
shelves
Use this procedure to remove any circuit pack from its slot in an OPTera
Connect DX shelf.
Before you start

Make sure that you have an antistatic wrist strap.
Procedure tasks
• Remove the circuit packs from the OPTera Connect DX shelves (step 1).
Expected results
• You have removed the circuit packs you require from the OPTera Connect DX.
Action
Step Action
CAUTION
Electrostatic sensitive device.
Risk of damage to circuit packs. Do not touch any components on
printed circuit boards. Electrostatic discharge can damage
electrostatic sensitive devices of the circuit pack. Always ground
your body before you handle the circuit packs.
1 Select the circuit pack you wish to remove.

2 Open both latches on the faceplate of the circuit pack at the same time.
3 Pull out the circuit pack from the shelf.
4 Put the circuit pack into an antistatic container.
5 Repeat step 1 to step 4 for all of the other circuit packs you wish to remove.
Note: To continue with the installation go to Procedure 3-4, “Installing the
fans in the environmental control panels”.
—end—

Procedure 3-4
Installing the fans in the environmental control panels
Use this procedure to install the fans in the environmental control panels.
There are two environmental control panels in an OPTera Connect DX bay.
Each environmental control panel requires three fans.
Before you start

Make sure that you have an antistatic wrist strap.
Make sure that you have six fans.
Procedure tasks
• Remove the six fans from their packaging (step 1).

• Insert a fan into an environmental control panel (step 2).
• Lock the fan into its position (step 3).
• Repeat for the rest of the six fans.
Expected results
• You have installed the six fans in the environmental control panel (see Figure 3-15).
Action
Step Action
1 Remove the six fans from their packaging.

2 Push a fan into an empty slot in the environmental control panel.
Push the fan until it engages completely in the backplane of the
environmental control panel.
3 Turn the screw at the lower right corner of the fan counter clockwise to lock
the fan in position (see Figure 3-15).
4 Repeat step 2 and step 3 for the rest of the six fans.
Note: To continue with the installation go to Chapter 4, “Installing the
peripheral cables in an OPTera Connect DX” in this document.
—end—
Figure 3-15
Installing the fan modules in the environmental control panels
DX2647
Fans
Environmental
control panel

4-1
Installing the peripheral cables in an

OPTera Connect DX 4-
This chapter provides procedures to install the peripheral cables on the OPTera
Connect DX shelves. You can connect the following peripheral cables:
• RS-232 and Ethernet cables to the maintenance interface (MI) circuit pack
• telemetry input and output cables to the parallel telemetry (PT) circuit pack
• OPC interface cables to the partitioned OPC interface circuit pack (POPI)
Note: For details on installing orderwire cables, refer to the Orderwire
User Guide, NTCA66DA

Table 4-1 lists the procedures you must perform when you install the
peripheral cables.
Table 4-1
Procedure list for peripheral cabling
Action Details
Connecting the RS-232 and Ethernet cables to Procedure 4-1

the maintenance interface
Connecting the parallel telemetry cables to the Procedure 4-2

parallel telemetry circuit pack
Connecting the OPC interface cables Procedure 4-3

4-2 Installing the peripheral cables in an OPTera Connect DX
Cable color codes

Table 4-2 shows the abbreviations used in this chapter for the cable colors.
Table 4-2
Color code of wires in peripheral cables
Abbreviation Color Abbreviation Color
BK Black G Green
BR Brown BL Blue
R Red V Violet
O Orange S Slate
Y Yellow W White
Ferrite beads
The ferrite beads referred in this chapter are Fair Rite part #, 0431167281.
Procedure 4-1
Connecting the RS-232 and Ethernet cables to the
maintenance interface
Use this procedure to connect peripheral cables to the maintenance interface
(MI) circuit pack. Use only equipment suitable for intra-building wiring or
cabling.
Before you start

• Wire cutters (flush cutting)
• Wire stripper
• Protective split tube
• Cable ties
Procedure tasks
• Connect RS-232 and Ethernet cables to the matching connector on the MI faceplate (step 1).
• Route cables along the bay verticals (step 2).
Expected results
• The MI circuit pack has the RS-232 and Ethernet cables connected to its faceplate.
— Refer to the Planning and Ordering Guide (NTRR11DG) to make sure that you are using the right
cable for the connection that you require.
— Check that you connected the cables to the right circuit pack. You must connect the cables to the MI
circuit pack that is in slot 9 of the control shelf.
—continued—


Connecting the RS-232 and Ethernet cables to the maintenance interface
Action
Step Action
1 Connect the appropriate cables to the matching connectors on the faceplate

of the maintenance interface (see Figure 4-1). Table 4-3 shows the cable
color codes and pin assignments for RS-232 cables. Table 4-4 shows the
cable color codes and pin assignments for Ethernet cables.
Note: Install the ferrite bead close to the connector on each cable connected
to the MI.
2 Route the cables according to the type of installation.
If you install the cables Then route the cables
to overhead cable troughs along the bay verticals;
Use protective split tube to fasten the
cables to the frame and cable ties to fasten
the tube
for a raised floor installation along the bay verticals, under the fiber
management hardware
—end—
Figure 4-1
Connecting the RS-232 and Ethernet cables to the maintenance interface
DX0416
Protective
split tubing
RS-232 9/25 pin cable

from MI to a modem (NTCC8930)
Ethernet cable from MI

to Ethernet LAN (NTCC90BA)

to an X-terminal (NTCC90CA)

to another MI (NTCC8927)

Table 4-3
Cable color codes and assignments for RS-232 cables
Pin number Pin number Connected to Function

on 25-pin on 9-pin wire color
connector connector
8 1 V DCD (data communications
device)
3 2 R Rx (receive)
2 3 BR Tx (transmit)
20 4 W-BK-BR DTR (data terminal ready)
7 5 BL GND (ground)
6 6 G not used
4 7 O RTS (ready to send)
5 8 Y CTS (clear to send)
1 9 BK not used
9 9 - not used
10-19 - - not used
21-24 - - not used
Table 4-4
Cable assignments for Ethernet cables
Pin Connected to wire color Function
1 not connected not used
3 Y RxD+
4 O TxD+
6 GY RxD–
9 W TxD–
Procedure 4-2
Connecting the parallel telemetry cables to the
parallel telemetry circuit pack
Use this procedure to connect input and output cables to the parallel telemetry
(PT) circuit pack. Use only equipment suitable for intra-building wiring or
cabling.
Before you start

• Wire stripper
• cable ties
Procedure tasks
• Connect a 25-pin telemetry output cable to the PT faceplate (step 1).
• Connect a 44-pin telemetry input cable to the PT faceplate (step 2).
• Connect the other ends of the cables to the external equipment (step 3 and step 4).
• Route the cables along the bay vertical (step 5).
Expected results
• The PT circuit pack has the parallel telemetry input and output cables connected to its faceplate.
• The external equipment has the parallel telemetry input and output cables connected.
— Check that you are connecting the cables to the right circuit pack. You must connect the cables to
the PT circuit pack, installed in slots 13 or 14 of the control shelf.
—continued—


Connecting the parallel telemetry cables to the parallel telemetry circuit pack
Action
Step Action
1 Connect the parallel telemetry input cable to the parallel telemetry circuit pack
(see Figure 4-2).
Note 1: Connect the end of the parallel telemetry input cable that is fitted with
a connector to the 44-pin connector on the faceplate of the parallel telemetry
circuit pack.
Note 2: The order code for the parallel telemetry input cable that has
stranded conductors is NTCC8928.
Note 3: The order code for the parallel telemetry input cable that has solid
conductors is NTCC8933.
Note 4: Install the ferrite bead close to the connector on each cable
connected to the PT.
2 Connect the parallel telemetry output cable to the parallel telemetry circuit
pack (see Figure 4-2).
Note 1: Connect the end of the parallel telemetry output cable that is fitted
with a connector to the 25-pin connector on the faceplate of the parallel
telemetry circuit pack.
Note 2: The order code for the parallel telemetry output cable that has
stranded conductors is NTCC8934.
Note 3: The order code for the parallel telemetry output cable that has solid
conductors is NTCC8929.
Note 4: Install the ferrite bead close to the connector on each cable
connected to the PT.
3 Connect the end of the parallel telemetry output cable that is not fitted with a
connector to the required equipment. Table 4-5 gives the cable color codes
and pin assignments.
4 Connect the end of the parallel telemetry input cable that is not fitted with a
connector to the required equipment. Table 4-6 gives the cable color codes
and pin assignments.
to overhead cable troughs along the bay verticals.
the tube
management hardware
—end—
Figure 4-2
Connecting the parallel telemetry cables
DX0417
Protective
split tubing
Parallel telemetry
25-pin output cable
Parallel telemetry
44-pin input cable
FW-3153.3

Table 4-5
Color codes and assignments for parallel telemetry output cable
Pin Function Color Pin Function Color
1 GND BK 14 CM out 8 W-O
2 NC out 8 BR 15 NO out 8 W-Y
3 NO out 7 R 16 NC out 7 W-GR
4 CM out 7 O 17 CM out 6 W-BL
5 NC out 6 Y 18 NO out 6 W-V
6 NC out 5 G 19 NO out 5 W-S
7 CM out 5 BL 20 CM out 4 W-BK-BR
8 NC out 4 V 21 NO out 4 W-BK-R
9 NO out 3 S 22 NC out 3 W-BK-O
10 CM out 3 W 23 CM out 2 W-BK-Y
11 NC out 2 W-BK 24 NO out 2 W-BK-G
12 NC out 1 W-BR 25 NO out 1 W-BK-BL
13 CM out 1 W-R
Legend:
NC = Normally closed
NO = Normally open
CM = Common
GND = ground
Table 4-6
Color codes and assignments for parallel telemetry input cable
Pin Function Color Pin Function Color

1 GND BK 23 IN 18 W-BK-R
2 IN 01 W 24 IN 19 R-BK-W
3 IN 02 R 25 IN 20 G-BK-W
4 IN 03 G 26 GND O-BK-W
5 IN 04 O 27 IN 21 BL-BK-W
6 GND BL 28 IN 22 BK-R-G
7 IN 05 W-BK 29 IN 23 W-R-G
8 IN 06 R-BK 30 IN 24 R-BK-G
9 IN 07 G-BK 31 GND G-BK-O
10 IN 08 O-BK 32 IN 25 O-BK-G
11 GND BL-BK 33 IN 26 BL-W-O
12 IN 09 BK-W 34 IN 27 BK-W-O
13 IN 10 R-W 35 IN 28 W-R-O
14 IN 11 G-W 36 GND O-W-BL
15 IN 12 BL-W 37 IN 29 W-R-BL
16 GND BK-R 38 IN 30 BK-W-G
17 IN 13 W-R 39 IN 31 W-BK-G
18 IN 14 O-R 40 IN 32 R-W-G
19 IN 15 BL-R 41 Reserved G-W-BL
20 IN 16 R-G 42 Reserved O-R-G
21 GND O-G 43 Reserved B-R-G
22 IN 17 BK-W-R 44 Reserved BK-W-BL
Legend:
GND = ground

Procedure 4-3
Connecting the OPC interface cables
Use this procedure to connect the peripheral cables to the partitioned OPC
interface circuit pack (POPI). Use only equipment suitable for intra-building
wiring or cabling.
Before you start

• Wire stripper
• Cable ties
Procedure tasks
• Connect the RS-232 synchronous cable, RS-232 asynchronous cable, and Ethernet cable to the
faceplate of the POPI circuit pack (step 1).
• Route the cables along the bay vertical (step 2).
Expected results
• The POPI circuit pack has the OPC cables connected.
— Check that you connect the cables to the right circuit pack. You must connect the cables to the POPI
circuit pack installed in slot 12 of the control shelf of an OPTera Connect DX bay.
—continued—

Connecting the OPC interface cables
Action
Step Action
1 Connect the appropriate cables (see Figure 4-3) to the matching connectors
on the faceplate of the POPI circuit pack.
Table 4-3 gives the cable color codes and pin assignments for the 9/25-pin
modem cable (order code NTCC90HA) and 25/25-pin modem cable (order
code NTCC90EB).
Table 4-7 gives the cable color codes and pin assignments for the Ethernet
LAN cable (order code NTCC90BA).
Table 4-8 gives the cable color codes and pin assignments for the X-terminal
cable (order code NTCC90CA).
Note: Install the ferrite bead close to the connector on each cable connected
to the OPC-I.
to overhead cable troughs along the bay verticals.
the tube
management hardware
—end—

Table 4-7
Cable assignments to connect Ethernet cables to the POPI circuit pack
9 Pin Connected to wire color Function RJ45 Function
1 not connected not used - not used
3 Y RxD+ 3 RxD+
4 C TxD+ 1 TxD+
6 GY RxD– 6 RxD–
9 W TxD– 2 TxD–
Table 4-8
Cable assignments to connect X-terminal cables to the POPI circuit pack
9 Pin Connected to wire color Function RJ45 Function
3 Y RxD+ 1 TxD+
4 C TxD+ 3 RxD+
6 GY RxD– 2 TxD–
9 W TxD– 6 RxD–
Figure 4-3
Connecting the OPC cables
DX0418
Protective
split tubing
• Synchronous RS-232
9/25-pin modem cable
(NTCC90HA)
• Asynchronous RS-232
25/25-pin modem cable
(NTCC90EB)
• OPC interface adapter
25/25-pin cable
(NTCC90GA)
• 9-pin Ethernet cable

(NTCC90BA)
• 9-pin XTERM cable
FW-3153.7
(NTCC90CA)

5-1
Installing optical fibers, STM-1e cables

and HD STM-1o/e breakout cords 5-
This chapter provides the engineering rules and procedures you require to
install and route the optical fibers, HD STM-1 breakout cords and electrical
HD STM-1e and STM-1e coaxial traffic cables in an OPTera Connect DX bay.

Table 5-1 lists the procedures you must perform when you install and route
optical fibers and coaxial traffic cables.
Table 5-1
Procedure list for the installation of optical fibers and traffic cables
Action Details
Installing and routing optical fibers or HD STM-1o breakout Procedure 5-1

cords
Installing and routing HD STM-1e coaxial cables Procedure 5-2
Installing and routing STM-1e coaxial cables Procedure 5-3
Labelling cables and optical fibers Procedure 5-4
Inserting external MPO connector Procedure 5-5
Removing external MPO connector Procedure 5-6

5-2 Installing optical fibers, STM-1e cables and HD STM-1o/e breakout cords

Details on the fiber management trays (FMT) in this chapter are not applicable
to the OPTera Metro Connect bay. Refer to OPTera Metro Connect SDH User
Guide, NTCA69YA for specific details about installing the OPTera Metro
Connect bay.
Engineering rules for optical fibers

The OPTera Connect DX bay includes two fiber management trays (FMT).
Each fiber management tray contains 20 optical fiber spools. You can store up
to 40 optical fibers slack within the OPTera Connect DX bay.
Note: These rules only apply to the STM-64 10G T/R, STM-16, Dual
STM-16, Dual GE and Quad tributary circuit packs.
You manage the slack in the optical fibers depending on the requirements of
the installation. The following restrictions apply:
• The STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs have a maximum of 16 optical fibers
at Release 6 of OPTera Connect DX.
• The STM-16 tributary circuit packs have a maximum of 32 optical fibers
at Release 6 of OPTera Connect DX. For the STM-16 tributary circuit
packs, you must terminate the optical fibers to length or store the optical
fibers in a separate bay.
• The Dual STM-16 tributary circuit packs have a maximum of 64 optical
fibers at Release 6 of OPTera Connect DX. For the Dual STM-16 tributary
circuit packs, you must terminate the optical fibers to length or store the
optical fibers in a separate bay.
• The Dual GE tributary circuit packs have a maximum of 96 optical fibers
at Release 6 of OPTera Connect DX. For the Dual GE tributary circuit
packs, you must terminate the optical fibers to length, or store the optical
fibers in a separate bay.
• The Quad STM-1 or Quad STM-4 tributary circuit packs have a maximum
of 128 optical fibers at Release 6 of OPTera Connect DX. For the Quad
STM-1 or Quad STM-4 tributary circuit packs, you must terminate the
optical fibers to length or store the optical fibers in a separate bay.
• The Quad STM-16 tributary circuit packs have a maximum of 64 optical
fibers at Release 6 of OPTera Connect DX. For the Quad STM-16 tributary
circuit packs, you must terminate the optical fibers to length or store the
optical fibers in a separate bay.
Observe the following rules when you install and route optical fibers from the
OPTera Connect DX shelves.
Installing optical fibers, STM-1e cables and HD STM-1o/e breakout cords 5-3
OPTera Connect DX configured as a 4-Fiber ADM

An OPTera Connect DX network element configured as a 4-Fiber ADM holds
a maximum of 168 optical fibers. This maximum occurs when you use Quad
tributary circuit packs:
• A maximum of 80 optical fibers connect to the upper section of the main
shelf.
• A maximum of 24 optical fibers connect to the lower section of the main
shelf.
• A maximum of 64 optical fibers connect to the extension shelf.
OPTera Connect DX configured as a 2x4-Fiber ADM or unprotected hub
An OPTera Connect DX network element configured as a 2x4-Fiber ADM or
unprotected hub holds a maximum of 144 optical fibers. This maximum occurs
when you use Quad tributary circuit packs:
shelf.
• 12 optical fibers connect to the lower section of the main shelf.
OPTera Connect DX configured as a 4x2-Fiber ADM
An OPTera Connect DX network element configured as a 4x2-Fiber ADM
holds a maximum of 144 optical fibers. This maximum occurs when you use
Quad tributary circuit packs:
shelf.
shelf.
OPTera Connect DX configured as a linear 4 x (1+1)
An OPTera Connect DX network element configured as a linear 4 x (1+1)
holds a maximum of 144 optical fibers. This maximum occurs when you use
Quad tributary circuit packs:
shelf.
shelf.

Optical fiber cabling between OPTera Connect DX bays and DWDM bays
A large number of optical fibers can enter and leave the DWDM bay associated
with an OPTera Connect DX bay. It is recommended that you install all the
optical fibers starting from the DWDM bay.
Install the optical fiber in the following order:

1 Connect the optical fiber at the multiplexer or demultiplexer module in the
DWDM bay.
2 Route the optical fiber through the FMT in the DWDM bay.
3 Route the optical fiber out of the DWDM bay and remove all slack in the
optical fiber.
4 Route the optical fiber to the FMT in the OPTera Connect DX bay and take
up any slack on the spool in the FMT.
5 Route the optical fiber from the FMT in the OPTera Connect DX bay to the
10G T/R circuit pack.
Optical fiber assignments between shelves and FMTs
Route the optical fibers that connect to circuit packs in the left half of a shelf,
to the left side of the bay. Route the optical fibers that connect to circuit packs
in the right half of a shelf, to the right side of the bay.
See the following figures for the assignments of optical fibers between shelves
and FMTs for different OPTera Connect DX configurations:
• Figure 5-1 shows a 4-Fiber ADM equipped with STM-16 tributaries.
• Figure 5-2 shows a 4-Fiber ADM equipped with Dual STM-16 tributaries.
• Figure 5-3 shows a 4-Fiber ADM equipped with Dual GE tributaries.
• Figure 5-4 shows a 4-Fiber ADM equipped with Quad tributaries
(STM-16, STM-4, or STM-1).
• Figure 5-5 shows a 2x4-Fiber ADM or unprotected hub equipped with
STM-16 tributaries.
Dual STM-16 tributaries.
Dual GE tributaries.
Quad tributaries (STM-16, STM-4, or STM-1).
• Figure 5-9 shows a 2-Fiber ADM equipped with STM-16 tributaries.
• Figure 5-10 shows a 2-Fiber ADM equipped with Dual STM-16
tributaries.
• Figure 5-11 shows a 2-Fiber ADM equipped with Dual GE tributaries.
• Figure 5-12 shows a 2-Fiber ADM equipped with Quad tributaries

(STM-16, STM-4, or STM-1).
Note 1: You can equip an OPTera Connect DX ADM with mixed tributary
types. You can mix Quad STM-1, Quad STM-4, Quad STM-16, STM-16,
Dual STM-16 and Dual GE tributaries in the same OPTera Connect DX
ADM or unprotected hub. Configurations with mixed tributary types
follow the same assignment rules as those shown in Figure 5-1 to Figure
5-12. Both tributary circuit packs in a protection pair must be of the same
type.
Note 2: You can mix any configuration as long as you do not exceed the
maximum number of STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs supported by the
switch module. The DX140 switch module supports eight STM-64 10G
T/R circuit packs. The DX100 and DX65 switch modules support four
STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs. In a mixed configuration, follow the same
assignment rules as any other configuration that uses the same number of
STM-64 10G T/R circuit packs.

Figure 5-1
Shelf to fiber management tray assignments for a 4-Fiber ADM configuration with STM-16
tributaries
DX2777
To bay uprights To bay uprights
8 8
fibers 8 fibers
8
fibers 4 4 fibers
fibers fibers
Fiber management FMT 1

trays (see note)
FMT 2
8 8
fibers fibers
Main shelf
4 4
fibers fibers
Upper section
of the main shelf
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Lower section
of the main shelf
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
8 8
fibers fibers
Extension shelf
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Note: Fibers enter and leave on the same side of the fiber management tray (FMT).
Figure 5-2
Shelf to fiber management tray assignments for a 4-Fiber ADM configuration with Dual STM-16
tributaries in the main shelf and STM-16 tributaries in the extension shelf
DX5482p
To bay uprights
8 fibers 8 fibers
24 fibers 24 fibers
4 fibers 4 fibers

trays (see note)
FMT 2
Main shelf
4 fibers 4 fibers
Upper section
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
of the main shelf Dual Tx/Rx
Lower section
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
of the main shelf

10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
Extension shelf
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx

Figure 5-3
Shelf to fiber management tray assignments for a 4-Fiber ADM configuration with Dual GE
tributaries
DX5477p
16 16
4 fibers
fibers 24 fibers 24
4 fibers
fibers
fibers

trays (see note) FMT 2
24 4 24
4 fibers
fibers fibers Main shelf fibers
Upper section
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
of the main shelf
Lower section
of the main shelf
Dual GE
Dual GE
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
Extension shelf
16 16
fibers fibers
Extension shelf
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Filler
Filler
Figure 5-4
Shelf to fiber management tray assignments for a 4-Fiber configuration with Quad tributaries
(STM-16, STM-4 or STM-1)
DX5476p
32 32
fibers 48 48 fibers
fibers 4 4 fibers
fibers fibers

Main shelf
48 4 48
fibers fibers 4
fibers
fibers
Upper section
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
of the main shelf
Lower section
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
of the main shelf

10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
32 32
fibers fibers
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Extension shelf

Figure 5-5
Shelf to fiber management tray assignments for a 2x4-Fiber ADM or unprotected hub
configuration with STM-16 tributaries
DX2776
8 8
fibers 8 8 fibers
fibers 8 8 fibers
fibers fibers

Main shelf
8 4 8
4
fibers fibers fibers
fibers
Upper section
10G T/R
10G T/R
of the main shelf
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
4 4
fibers fibers
Lower section
of the main shelf
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
8 8
fibers fibers
Extension shelf
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Figure 5-6
configuration with Dual STM-16 tributaries in the main shelf and STM-16 tributaries in the
extension shelf
DX3988
To bay uprights
8
fibers
8
fibers
Fiber FMT 1
management
trays (see note) 4 FMT 2 4
16 fibers fibers 16
fibers fibers
Main shelf
Upper section
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
10G T/R
10G T/R
of the main shelf

4 4
fibers fibers
Lower section
of the main shelf
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
8 8
fibers fibers
Extension shelf
Extension shelf
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx

Figure 5-7
configuration with Dual GE tributaries
DX3332
16 16
fibers 16 fibers
16
fibers fibers
8 8
fibers fibers

4 16
16 4
fibers fibers
fibers fibers
Upper section
10G T/R
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
10G T/R
of the main shelf
4 4
fibers fibers
Lower section
of the main shelf
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
16 16
fibers fibers
Extension shelf
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Filler
Filler
Figure 5-8
configuration with Quad tributaries (STM-16, STM-4 or STM-1)
DX2774
32 32
fibers fibers
32 32
fibers 8 fibers
8
fibers fibers

32 4 32
4
fibers fibers fibers
fibers
Upper section
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
of the main shelf

10G T/R
10G T/R
4 4
fibers fibers
Lower section
of the main shelf
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
32 32
fibers fibers
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Quad Tx/Rx
Extension shelf
Filler
Filler

Figure 5-9
Shelf to fiber management tray assignments for a 2-Fiber ADM configuration with STM-16
tributaries
DX3335
8 8
fibers 8 fibers
8
fibers 4 fibers
fibers

8 8
fibers fibers
Main shelf
4
fibers
Upper section
of the main shelf
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
Filler
Filler
Lower section
of the main shelf
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
Filler
Filler
Filler
Filler
Extension shelf
8 8
fibers fibers
Extension shelf
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
TxRx
Filler
Filler
Figure 5-10
Shelf to fiber management tray assignments for a 2-Fiber ADM configuration with Dual STM-16
tributaries in the main shelf and STM-16 tributaries in the extension shelf
DX3335
To bay uprights
4
fibers
4
fibers
Fiber FMT 1
management
trays (see note) 4 FMT 2 4
16 fibers fibers 16
fibers fibers
Main shelf
Upper section
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
Dual Tx/Rx
10G T/R
of the main shelf 10G T/R
Lower section
of the main shelf
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
8 8
fibers fibers
Extension shelf
Extension shelf
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx
Tx/Rx

Figure 5-11
Shelf to fiber management tray assignments for a 2-Fiber configuration with Dual GE tributaries
DX5478p
16 16
fibers 24 fibers
24
fibers 4 fibers
fibers

24 24
fibers fibers
Main shelf
4
fibers
Upper section
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
of the main shelf
Lower section
Dual GE
of the main shelf

Dual GE
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
16 Extension shelf 16
fibers fibers
Extension shelf
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Dual GE
Filler
Filler
Figure 5-12
Shelf to fiber management tray assignments for a 2-Fiber Ring ADM configuration with Quad
tributaries (STM-16, STM-4 or STM-1)
DX5479p
32 32
fibers fibers
48 48
fibers fibers
4
fibers

trays (see note)
FMT 2
48 48
fibers Main shelf fibers
4
fibers
Upper section Quad TxRx

Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
of the main shelf
Lower section
Quad TxRx
of the main shelf

Quad TxRx
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
Filler
Filler
Extension shelf
32 32
fibers fibers
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Quad TxRx
Extension shelf
Filler
Filler

Cable installation sequence

Install the optical fibers in the following order:
• Route the optical fibers that connect to the lower section of the main shelf
first.
• Route the optical fibers that connect to the upper section of the main shelf
second.
• Route to the optical fibers that connect to the extension shelf third.
Lower section of the main shelf
There are optical fiber support brackets in the bay on the left and right sides of
the main shelf:
Optical fiber support bracket on the left hand side of the bay
Route the optical fibers in the following order:
• Route the optical fiber connected to the circuit pack located in slot 11.
Optical fiber support bracket on the right hand side of the bay
Upper section of the main shelf
the main shelf:
• Route the optical fibers connected to the circuit pack located in slot 1 first.
• Route the optical fibers connected to the tributary circuit pack in slot 2.
Note 1: For slots installed with STM-16 or Dual STM-16tributary circuit
packs, route the top optical fiber first, and route the bottom optical fiber
last.
Note 2: For slots installed with Quad STM-16, Quad STM-4, Quad
STM-1 or Dual GE circuit packs, route the four outside optical fibers first,
and route the four inside optical fibers last.
• Route the optical fibers connected to the circuit pack located in slot 10
first.
Note 1: For slots installed with STM-16 or Dual STM-16 tributary circuit
last.
Note 2: For slots installed with Quad STM-16, Quad STM-4, Quad
STM-1 or Dual GE circuit packs, route the four outside optical fibers first,
and route the four inside optical fibers last.
Extension shelf
the extension shelf:
last.
Note 2: For slots installed with Quad STM-4, Quad STM-1 or Dual GE
circuit packs, route the four outside optical fibers first, and route the four
inside optical fibers last.

last.
Note 2: For slots installed with Quad STM-4, Quad STM-1 or Dual GE
circuit packs, route the four outside optical fibers first, and route the four
inside optical fibers last.
Optical fiber cables, HD STM-1o cables and STM-1e coaxial cables

routing recommendations
The following are the recommendations for the use of the optical fiber
collector lanes on the side of the OPTera Connect DX bay (see Figure 5-13,
Figure 5-14 and Figure 5-15). Each collector lane is made of four pieces
mounted in a vertical line. The optical fiber highway and ETSI power trough
are each made up of two pieces mounted in a vertical line.
Note 1: The following are only recommendations, you must route the
optical fibers/cables according to your own requirements.
Note 2: If you provide support for STM-1e cables, fit the STM-1e cables
in the front collector lane, and the optical fibers from the second collector
lane.
• first collector lane (nearest the front of the bay) - STM-64 optical fibers
• second collector lane - tributary optical fibers or HD STM-1o breakout
cords
• third collector lane - extension shelf tributary optical fibers or HD STM-1o
breakout cords
• optical fiber highway - optional
• ETSI power trough - power cables
The optical fibers are normally routed downwards to the bottom of the bay. The
STM-64 optical fibers go upwards to the fiber management tray and then
downwards to the bottom of the bay. The power cables normally go up the side
of the bay.
Figure 5-13
OPTera Connect DX bay with feeders and highways
DX3326p
Cable cover
(both sides)
Power trough
Control shelf
Optical fiber highway
(2 places)
Fan
(3 places)
Collector lanes
Position of
coaxial cable
trough
Lower main shelf
Fan
(3 places)
Extension shelf
Position of
coaxial cable
trough

Figure 5-14
OPTera Connect DX feeders and highways
DX2588p
Power trough
Fiber Highway
Collector
Lanes
(right side)
Figure 5-15
Routing of optical fibers and cables on side of bay
DX3327p
Power cables
Cable cover
(both sides)
Power trough
Control shelf
Fiber highway
(2 places)
ETSI through-floor
Cabling kit
Fan
(3 places)
Collector lanes
Position of
coaxial cable
trough
Lower main shelf Coaxial cables
Fan
(3 places)
Fiber cables
Extension shelf
Position of
coaxial cable
trough

Engineering rules for the HD STM-1o optical fibers

The following rules apply to the connections of the HD STM-1o optical fibers:
• The HD STM-1o tributary circuit packs have a maximum of 96 optical
breakout cords at Release 6 of OPTera Connect DX. Each optical breakout
cord contains eight optical fibers for a total of 32 fibers per HD STM-1o
circuit pack, see Figure 5-16 for the external breakout optical cable
assembly.
• You must route the optical breakout cords directly to the optical
distribution frame (ODF).
The following rules apply to the routings of the HD STM-1o optical fibers:
• For the HD STM-1o circuit packs on the left hand side of the bay, run the
optical breakout cords on the left hand side of the bay.
• For the HD STM-1o circuit packs on the right hand side of the bay, run the
optical breakout cords on the right hand side of the bay.
Optical fiber assignments of the HD STM-1o
See Figure 5-17 to Figure 5-19 for the assignments of optical fibers and
breakout cords.
Figure 5-16
External breakout optical cable assembly
DX4348p
J1
J2
MPO Connector
J3
SC/FC connectors
(8 pieces)
J8
900 mm 1600 mm
Variable
(35.4 in) (63 in)
Fiber Assignment
Connector Position Colour
J1 1 Blue
Position 1
J2 2 Orange
Key
J3 3 Green
Position 8
J4 4 Brown
J5 5 Slate
J6 6 White
J7 7 Red MPO Connector (front view)
J8 8 Black

Figure 5-17
Shelf to fiber management tray assignments for a 4-Fiber ADM configuration with HD STM-1
tributaries
DX5481p
To bay uprights
4 fibers 4 fibers

trays (see note)
FMT 2
4 fibers Main shelf 4 fibers
Upper section
of the main shelf 24 optical 24 optical
breakout breakout
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
cords cords
Lower section
of the main shelf
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
HDo
HDo
Extension shelf
Extension
shelf 16 optical 16 optical
breakout breakout
Filler
Filler
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
cords cords
Figure 5-18
configuration with HD STM-1 tributaries
DX3985
To bay uprights
8 fibers 8 fibers

trays (see note) 4
4 FMT 2
fibers fibers
4 4
fibers Main shelf fibers
Upper section
10G T/R
10G T/R
breakout breakout
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
cords cords
Lower section
of the main shelf
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
Extension shelf
Extension
breakout breakout
Filler
Filler
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
cords cords

Figure 5-19
Shelf to fiber management tray assignments for a 2-Fiber configuration with HD STM-1 tributaries
DX5480p
To bay uprights
4 fibers

trays (see note)
FMT 2
4 fibers Main shelf
Upper section
breakout breakout
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
cords cords
Lower section
of the main shelf
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
10G T/R
Switch
Switch
HDo
HDo
Extension shelf
Extension
breakout breakout
Filler
Filler
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
HDo
cords cords
Engineering rules for the HD STM-1e coaxial cables

The following rules apply to the connections of the HD STM-1e coaxial
cables.
• The HD STM-1e tributary circuit packs have a maximum of 8 breakout

coaxial cables at Release 6 of OPTera Connect DX. Each optical breakout
coaxial cables contain 32 electrical cables per HD STM-1e circuit pack.
• You must route the coaxial breakout cables to a Digital Distribution Frame
(DDF) bay.
• The OPTera Connect DX bay can only support up to eight HD STM-1e
circuit packs.
The following rules apply to the routings of the HD STM-1e coaxial cables:
• For the HD STM-1e circuit packs on the left hand side of the bay, run the
optical breakout cords on the left hand side of the bay.
• For the HD STM-1e circuit packs on the right hand side of the bay, run the
optical breakout cords on the right hand side of the bay.
• The route the HD STM-1e coaxial breakout cables take depends on the
specific installation of the OPTera Connect DX bay. You can route the HD
STM-1e coaxial breakout cables up the bay channels so that the HD
STM-1e coaxial breakout cables extend past the top of the bay. You can
route the HD STM-1e coaxial breakout cables down the bay channels so
that the HD STM-1e coaxial breakout cables extend through the floor.

Engineering rules for STM-1e coaxial cables

The following rules apply to the customer connections to the STM-1e
tributaries:
• You must use Nortel Networks cable NTCC90KA to connect the Quad
STM-1e tributary circuit pack to the termination panel.
• You must make the customer connections to the STM-1e tributaries on a
termination panel external to the OPTera Connect DX bay.
• You can use your own on a termination panel for customer connections, or
you can use the Nortel Networks termination panel (order code
NTCE38AA) which fits in an ETSI bay. Figure 5-20 shows NTCE38AA.
The following rules apply to routings for the STM-1e cables:
• The STM-1e cables follow similar routing rules as STM-1 optical fibers.
• For STM-1e circuit packs on the left hand side of the main shelf, the
STM-1e cables run along the channels in the left hand side of the bay.
• For STM-1e circuit packs on the right hand side of the main shelf, the
STM-1e cables run along the channels in the right hand side of the bay.
• The route the STM-1e cables take depends on the specific installation of
the OPTera Connect DX bay. You can route the STM-1e cables up the bay
channels so that the STM-1e cables extend past the top of the bay. You can
route the STM-1e cables down the bay channels so that the STM-1e cables
extend through the floor.
Figure 5-20
STM-1e customer connection panel
DX3174t
Coaxial cable termination panel (NTCE38AA)

Front view

Procedure 5-1
Installing and routing optical fibers or HD STM-1o
breakout cords
Use this procedure to install and route optical fibers and the HD STM-1
breakout cords on the OPTera Connect DX bay.
Before you start

Review the “Engineering rules for optical fibers”, “Engineering rules for the HD STM-1o optical fibers” and
“Cable installation sequence” in this chapter.
• Cable ties
If you need to connect optical fibers to adapterless circuit packs. Make sure you have optical adapters to
match the terminations on your optical fibers (SC-SC, SC-FC, or SC-ST). You need one adapter for every
optical fiber you connect to an adapterless circuit pack.
Procedure tasks
• Label the optical fibers and connectors (step 1).

• If STM-1e cable support is required: Fit the STM-1e collector lanes and cable troughs (step 4 to step 6).
• Refit the collector lanes (step 7).
• Run optical fibers to the fiber management trays (step 9).
• Store excess optical fiber in empty fiber management drawers (step 10).
• Run optical fibers or breakout cords to the shelf (step 13).
• Connect the optical fibers to the circuit packs (step 15).
• Run the HD STM-1 breakout cords (step 23)
Expected results
• You have routed the optical fibers and the HD STM-1o breakout cords in to the bay.
• You have stored excess optical fibers in the fiber management trays.
— Check and review the engineering rules and cable installation sequence for fiber cables (see
“Engineering rules for optical fibers” in this chapter).
—continued—

Installing and routing optical fibers or HD STM-1o breakout cords
CAUTION
Risk of damage to optical fibers
Handle optical fibers with caution. Observe a minimum
bending diameter of 76 mm (3 in.) at all times. Only finger
tight the optical connectors at the circuit packs.
Action
Step Action
CAUTION
Risk of service interruption
Label all optical fibers correctly before you install and route
the optical fibers. Correct labels on the optical fibers can
prevent disconnection of the wrong optical fiber during
in-service maintenance.
1 Label all optical connectors and optical fibers. For more information about
how to label the optical connectors and optical fibers, refer to Procedure 5-4,
“Labelling cables and optical fibers”.
2 If necessary, remove the cable covers which run up the sides of the bay. For
more information about how to remove the cable covers, refer to
Procedure 2-10, “Removing or installing the cable covers on the OPTera
Connect DX bay” in this document.
If Then go to
you do not require support for STM-1e cables step 7
you do require support for STM-1e cables step 4
4 Fit the collector lanes from the STM-1e cable kit on the sides of the bay in
front of the power rails.
5 Fit the top coaxial trough (supplied as part of the STM-1e cable kit) in position
at the bottom of the top section of the main shelf. Use the mounting screws
that secure the cross member of the main shelf.
6 Fit the bottom coaxial trough in position at the bottom of the extension shelf.
Secure the bottom coaxial trough to the bay uprights at the rear sides of the
bay.
Go to step 8.
7 Refit the collector lanes on the sides of the bay in front of the power rails.
—continued—


Step Action
8 On the OPTera Connect DX main shelf, open the covers of the cable guides.
9 Run the office optical fibers to the fiber troughs on both sides of the bay. Refer
to Figure 5-1 to Figure 5-12 to help you choose the routes for the optical
fibers. Select your next step
If you want to route cables Then go to
through a fiber management tray step 10
directly to the shelf step 13
Route optical fibers through a fiber management tray

10 Run the optical fibers through the fiber troughs to the appropriate fiber
management tray. Figure 5-15 shows an OPTera Connect DX bay with the
cables installed.
11 Open the fiber management tray.
12
CAUTION
Risk of damage to optical fibers
Take care not to stretch the optical fiber when you wind the
optical fiber around the spool.
Run the optical fibers into the fiber management tray and around the spools
to take up any slack.
— Figure 5-21 and Figure 5-22 show the fiber management tray.
— Make sure that the optical fibers end up the correct length to connect
to the appropriate circuit packs.
— Make sure that optical fibers enter and exit the fiber management
trays on the same side of the bay. Never use the FMTs or fiber
troughs to route optical fibers from one side of the shelf to the other
side of the shelf.
Route optical fibers or the breakout cords directly to the shelf
13 Run the optical fibers or the breakout cords through the fiber troughs to the
appropriate locations at the sides of the shelf. Figure 5-15 shows an OPTera
Connect DX bay with the cables installed.
14 Route the optical fibers or the breakout cords across the shelf, through the
cable guides on the shelf, see Figure 5-23. Make sure that the optical fibers
or the breakout cords end up the correct length to connect to the appropriate
circuit packs.
—continued—

Step Action
15 Select your next step

If you want to connect optical fibers to Then go to
adapterless circuit packs step 16
HD STM-1o circuit packs step 23
Quad tributary circuit packs only step 29
Connect optical fibers to adapterless circuit packs

16 Open the door of the circuit pack.
17 Remove the dust covers from:
— the optical connector on the optical fiber
— the optical connectors of the optical adapter
— the optical connector on the adapterless circuit pack
18 Clean the optical connectors according to the procedures in Chapter 6,

“Cleaning the optical connectors” in this document.
19 Connect the optical fiber to the bottom end of the adapter.
20 Put the optical adapter in to the bottom end of the adapter guide on the
faceplate of the adapterless circuit pack. See Figure 5-24.
21 Slide the optical adapter up the adapter guide until the optical adapter
engages in the SC connector on the adapterless circuit pack. See Figure
5-24.
22 Repeat step 16 to step 21 for all optical connections to all of the adapterless
circuit packs.
Connect breakout cords to the HD STM-1o circuit packs
23 Open the door of the HD STM-1o circuit pack.
24 Remove the dust covers from the external multifiber push on (MPO)
connectors.
25 Clean the MPO connectors according to the procedures in Chapter 6,
26 Connect the external MPO connector with the internal MPO connector inside
the MPO adapter see Procedure 5-5, “Inserting external MPO connector”.
27 Repeat step 23 to step 26 for all breakout cords of all of the HD STM-1o circuit
packs.
—continued—


Step Action

If you Then go to
want to connect optical fibers to Quad step 29
tributary circuit packs
do not want to connect optical fibers to step 36
Quad tributary circuit packs
Connect optical fibers to Quad tributary circuit packs

Note: These steps also apply to the Dual GE circuit pack.
29 Pull out one of the fiber carriers on the front of a Quad tributary circuit pack.
See Figure 5-25 and Figure 5-26.
30 Remove the dust covers from the optical connector on the optical fiber and
from the optical connector on the circuit pack.
31 Clean the optical connectors according to the procedures in Chapter 6,
32 Connect the optical fiber to the appropriate connector on the fiber carrier.
33 Repeat step 30 to step 32 for the other optical fiber connections to this fiber
carrier.
34 Repeat step 29 to step 33 for the other fiber carriers in this circuit pack.
35 Repeat step 29 to step 34 for the other Quad tributary circuit packs.
36 Install again the fiber covers on the bay. For more information about how to
install the fiber covers, refer to Procedure 2-10, “Removing or installing the
cable covers on the OPTera Connect DX bay” in this document.
—end—
Figure 5-21
Fiber management tray showing one spool with optical fiber
DX0423

Figure 5-22
Fiber management tray showing the hinged optical fiber spools
DX0424
Figure 5-23
Routing optical fibers from the circuit pack into the fiber trough
DX0427
Fiber-optic
cable
Cable trough Fiber radius

door limiters
Main shelf

Figure 5-24
Fitting optical adapters to an adapterless circuit pack (SC to SC adapter shown)
DX0409
SC connector housing
SC connector
SC-SC optical adapter
Slide the SC-SC optical adapter

upwards until it fits into the SC connector
Figure 5-25
Accessing the optical connectors in a Quad STM-1o, Quad STM-4o, or
Quad STM-16o circuit pack
DX0410
Fiber carrier
Latch Carrier
handles
Optical
connectors
1-2 3-4
QUAD
OC-12
STM-4
D
QUA 2 T/R
1
OC- 4
T M -
S
T/R
3 4
OUT IN OUT IN
OUT 3
IN
Carrier
OUT 4
IN
handle
1
1 2
2 3
3 4
4
Latch

cables

Figure 5-26
Right side of an optical carrier in a Quad STM-1o, Quad STM-4o, or
Quad STM-16o circuit pack
DX0426
Left-hand Right-hand
fiber carrier fiber carrier
Carrier
handle
2 2 1 1
OUT IN OUT IN
Finger
access slot
Carrier
faceplate
Patchcord
label
Fiber
retainers
Procedure 5-2
Installing and routing HD STM-1e coaxial cables
Use this procedure to install and route coaxial cables for the HD STM-1e
circuit pack on the OPTera Connect DX bay.
Before you start

Review the “Engineering rules for the HD STM-1e coaxial cables” in this chapter.
Make sure that you do not attempt this procedure on an in-service network element.
• HD STM-1e coaxial management kit (NTCA91MC).
• Trough/Kick Plate Kit (NTCA91MK).
• Infill Panel Kit (NTCA91ML).
Procedure tasks
• Remove cable covers (step 2).

• Changing the collector lanes for the HD STM-1 e circuit pack (step 2).
• Adding coaxial troughs to the front of the shelves (step 6).
• Connect coaxial cables from HD STM-1e circuit packs (step 13).
Expected results
• You have routed the HD STM-1e cables in to the bay.
— Check and review the “Engineering rules for STM-1e coaxial cables” and “Cable installation
sequence” in this chapter
Note: The external (customer) connections to the HD STM-1e tributaries

are made externally to the OPTera Connect DX bay. The far ends
(customer connection ends) of the HD STM-1e cables are terminated with
bulkhead mounting Type 43 connectors. Mount the Type 43 connectors on
to a DDF termination panel external to the OPTera Connect DX bay. The
installation of the DDF termination panel is outside the scope of this
document.
—continued—


Installing and routing HD STM-1e coaxial cables
Step Action
1 Unpack the HD STM-1e coaxial management kit (NTCA91MC), the

Trough/Kick Plate Kit (NTCA91MK), and the infill Panel Kit (NTCA91ML).and
ensure all parts are present.
Changing the collector lanes for the HD STM-1 e circuit pack
2 Using a right angle socket remove the existing collector lanes from the sides
of the shelves and retain fasteners.
3 Partially re-install the fasteners before fitting the new collector lanes on the
shelves.
4 Locate the keyhole over the fastener and slide the collector lane down into
position. Fit new troughs (4 per side, 3 for traffic shelves, 1 for control shelf).
Secure using fasteners removed in step 1.
Note: This must be done before dropping the panel down into position.
5 Tighten the fasteners using a right angle socket.
Adding coaxial troughs to the front of the shelves
6 Remove fasteners from the side of the shelf at the fiber trough.
7 Place coaxial trough in position.
8 Replace fasteners in the same positions to secure the trough.
9 Repeat for the extension shelf if required.
10 Route the 10G optical fibers through the 10G section of the new collector
lanes.
11 Route the Tributary optical fibers through the tributary section of the new
collector lanes.
12 Route the coaxial cables through the coax section of the new collector lanes.
Note: Make you secure the coaxial cables with tie wraps.
Connect coaxial cables from HD STM-1e circuit packs
13 Route the HD STM-1e cable along the coaxial cable trough to the connector
on the HD STM-1e circuit pack.
14 Ensure there is enough slack to connect each HD STM-1e cable to the
appropriate HD STM-1e circuit pack.
15 Connect the HD STM-1e cables to the HD STM-1e circuit packs.
16 Route the customer end of each HD STM-1e cable to a Digital Distribution
Frame (DDF) bay. Run the coaxial cable in the coaxial section of the collector
lanes off the bay to a DDF bay.
17 Fit the cable ties to ensure that the coax cables do not fall out of the troughs.
18 Repeat step 13 to step 18 for all the other HD STM-1e circuit packs.
—end—
Procedure 5-3
Installing and routing STM-1e coaxial cables
Use this procedure to install and route STM-1e coaxial cables on the OPTera
Connect DX bay.
Before you start

Review the “Engineering rules for STM-1e coaxial cables” and “Cable installation sequence” in this
chapter.
Make sure that you have already installed the STM-1e cable collector lanes and cable troughs (see,
Procedure 5-1, “Installing and routing optical fibers or HD STM-1o breakout cords”).
• Cable ties
Procedure tasks
• Remove cable covers (step 1).

• Route the STM-1e cables along the coaxial cable trough to the connector on the STM-1e circuit pack
(step 4).
• Fit the covers on the coaxial cable troughs (step 8).
Expected results
• You have routed the STM-1e cables in to the bay.
— Check and review the “Engineering rules for STM-1e coaxial cables” and “Cable installation
sequence” in this chapter
—continued—


Installing and routing STM-1e coaxial cables
Action
Step Action
1 Remove the cable covers which run up the sides of the bay. For more
information about how to remove the cable covers, refer to Procedure 2-10,
“Removing or installing the cable covers on the OPTera Connect DX bay” in
this document.
2 On the OPTera Connect DX main or extension shelf, open the covers of the
cable guides.
3 Install the cables that go to the circuit packs nearest the middle of the shelf
first, then work towards the sides of the shelf as necessary.
Connect coaxial cables to STM-1e circuit packs
4 Route the STM-1e cables along the coaxial cable trough to the connector on
the STM-1e circuit pack (see Figure 5-27 and Figure 5-28).
5 Ensure there is enough slack to connect each STM-1e cable to the
appropriate STM-1e circuit pack.
6 Connect the STM-1e cables to the STM-1e circuit packs.
7 Route the rest of each STM-1e cable to the furthest available channel on the
side of the bay where you are working.
If the STM-1e connections are made Then route the STM-1e cables
above the bay up the bay channels
below the bay, under the floor down the bay channels
8 Fit the covers on the coaxial cable troughs.

9 Route the cables from the OPTera Connect DX bay to a DDF termination
panel in a nearby bay.
10 Mount the Type 43 connectors on the far ends of the STM-1e cables on to the
DDF termination panel.
—end—
Figure 5-27
OPTera Connect DX bay with feeder kits for through-floor power connections and STM-1e cable
DX3990p
Power trough
Fiber highway
(2 places)
Collector lanes
(4 places)
Position of
coaxial cable
trough
Cable covers
(2 places)
Position of
coaxial cable
trough
Cable cover
mounting
bracket (2 places)

Figure 5-28
Feeder kits for through-floor power connections and STM-1e cables
DX2639p
Power Trough
(part of NTCA89GG)
Cable Cover
(2 required)
(part of NTCA91MB)
Fiber Highway
(2 required)
(part of NTCA89GG)
Upper Coaxial
Cable Trough
(part of NTCA91MB)
Collector Lanes
(4 required)
(part of NTCA91MB)
Lower Coaxial
Cable Trough
(part of NTCA91MB)
Cable Cover
Mounting
Bracket
(2 fitted to bay)
Procedure 5-4
Labelling cables and optical fibers
Use this procedure to apply labels to both ends of all cables and optical fibers
as shown in Figure 5-29.
Figure 5-29
Label application diagram
DX0428
Labels applied here
Before you start

Make sure that you have installed all fibers and the fibers are ready to be labelled.
Make sure that you have the following materials available:
• a permanent marker or a ball point pen
• enough labels for this installation
Procedure tasks
• Write the fiber identification on the white area of the label using a ball point pen or permanent marker
(step 1).
• Remove the label from the support card (step 3).
• Place and then wrap the label (with the identification side showing) on the appropriate fiber (step 4).
Expected results
• You have marked with labels all the fibers that connect to the OPTera Connect DX network element.
—continued—


Labelling cables and optical fibers
Action
Step Action
1 Write the identification of the cable on the white area of the label with a ball
point pen or permanent marker (see Figure 5-30).
Figure 5-30
Identification areas on a cable or optical fiber label
DX0429
XXXXXXX
White vinyl
designation area Transparent
"Mylar" area
Customer's
designation
(as required)
2 Position the label on the cable so that the legend is clear without the need to
move or twist any cables.
3 Remove the label from the support card.
4 Fix the label to the appropriate cable. Place the white area of the label (with
the identification side showing) on the cable. Wrap the transparent part of the
label round the cable (see Figure 5-31).
Figure 5-31
Wrap the label around the cable or optical fiber
DX0430
Wrap
xxx
xxx
x
Clear area
5 Repeat step 1 to step 4 for all of the other cables and optical fibers.
—end—
Procedure 5-5
Inserting external MPO connector
Use this procedure to insert the multifiber push on (MPO) connector in a bar
flip arrangement on the HD STM-1 circuit pack.
Before you start

Make sure that you have the following available:
• Four MPO connectors for each circuit pack
Procedure tasks
• Raise the Flip-up bar (step 1).
• Insert the MPO connector (step 3).
• Put the Flip-up bar back to its straight position (step 4).
Expected results
• You have inserted the external MPO connectors to the circuit pack.
Action
Step Action
1 Take one flip-up bar and raise it from its rest position, see Figure 5-32.
Note: The MPO adapter is already fitted to the internal MPO connector that
sits in the flip-up bar of the circuit pack assembly, see Figure 5-34.
2 Before you engage the MPO connector, orient the key feature to the left, see
Figure 5-33.
3 Engage the MPO connector by pushing on the boot not the sleeve, see Figure
5-33.
4 After connecting the MPO connector, lower back the flip-up bar to its straight
position and push until it clicks into place.
5 Go back to step 1 and repeat on the remaining three flip-up bars.
—end—

Figure 5-32
HD STM-1 flip-up bar and MPO adapter
DX4159p
Adapter
Figure 5-33
Inserting external MPO connector
DX4160p
Boot

Figure 5-34
Internal MPO with adapter removed
DX4162p
Procedure 5-6
Removing external MPO connector
Use this procedure to remove the multifiber push on (MPO) connector in a bar
flip arrangement on the HD STM-1 circuit pack.
Before you start

Make sure that you have the following available:
• HD STM-1 circuit pack with MPO connectors inserted
Procedure tasks
• Raise the Flip-up bar (step 1).
• Remove the MPO connector (step 2).
• Put the Flip-up bar back to its straight position (step 3).
Expected results
• You have removed the external MPO connectors to the circuit pack.
Action
Step Action
1 Take one flip-up bar with the MPO connector inserted and raise it from its rest
position, see Figure 5-35.
2 To disengage the MPO connector, push down on the sleeve and remove it
from the adapter, see Figure 5-35.
3 After removing the MPO connector, lower back the flip-up bar to its straight
position and push until it clicks into place.
4 Go back to step 1 and repeat on the remaining three flip-up bars.
—end—

Figure 5-35
Removing external MPO connector
DX4161
Sleeve
6-1
Cleaning the optical connectors 6-

This chapter provides information on how to clean optical connectors.

Table 6-1 shows cleaning procedures for the following types of optical
connectors:
• patch cords
• inside circuit packs
• multifiber connector
Table 6-1
Procedure list for cleaning optical connectors
Action Details
Cleaning optical connectors on patch cords Procedure 6-1
Cleaning optical fiber connectors inside adapterless circuit Procedure 6-2

packs
Cleaning optical connectors inside Quad or Dual GE tributary Procedure 6-3

circuit packs
Cleaning multifiber connectors Procedure 6-4
Inspecting optical connectors Procedure 6-5

6-2 Cleaning the optical connectors
Procedure 6-1
Cleaning optical connectors on patch cords
Use this procedure to clean FC, SC, and ST type optical connectors on patch
cords. Clean the connectors as follows:
• before final connection of the optical fibers
• if dribbling errors occur during testing or in-service operation
Before you start

• Make sure that you have removed all traffic from this circuit pack and switched the working channels to
protection channels. For more information on protection switching, refer to parts 1 and 2 of Protection
Switching Description and Procedures, 323-1531-311. This procedure requires you to disconnect the
optical fibers from the circuit pack.
• Make sure that you have the following tools and materials available.
— Lint free, fiber free, 100% polyester wiper (Texwipe TX404 absorbond)
— One optical fiber inspection microscope kit with 200X magnification or higher (Noyes or equivalent
fiberscope)
— Wipes premoistened with the fiber optic solution (Texwipe TX806 absorbond)
— Mini foam swab in static safe package (Coventry, division of Chemtronics Mini Foam Swab P/N
48040) or alternatively, Adapter cleaning tips (AlcoaFL ACT-1)
— Self contained optical fiber connector cleaner, miracreation polyester tape (AlcoaFL FCC-02 PREP)
— Long-nose pliers or tweezers
— Lint-free pipe cleaners (as required)
Procedure tasks
• Disconnect the optical patch cord (step 1).

• Inspect the optical connector (step 3).
• Clean the connector ferrule, adapter housing, and alignment sleeves (step 7).
• Reconnect the optical patch cord (step 18).
Expected results
• When you insert the optical fiber into a fiberscope adapter, you see a clean optical fiber connector, see
Figure 6-6.
• No errors are caused by drawer connectors during in-service operation.
— Repeat cleaning the optical connector on patch cords.
— Clean optical connectors connected to the outside of circuit packs.
— Clean optical connectors inside circuit packs.
—continued—

Action
Step Action
Disconnect the optical patch cord
DANGER
Risk of eye injury
When you handle optical fibers, follow the safety guidelines
in Chapter 1, “Observing safety guidelines” in this
document, and those recommended by your company.
If you have a piece of a glass in your eye, get medical
assistance immediately.
CAUTION
When you open the circuit pack, invisible laser radiation can
be present. When you handle optical connectors, do not
stare into the laser beam or view directly with optical
instruments. Cap all unused optical connectors.
1 Loosen the optical patch cords from the shelf optical fiber guides to provide
sufficient slack.
2 If the connector is in use, disconnect the optical patch cord from the circuit
pack. If the connector is not in use, remove the plastic protection cap from the
ferrule. See Figure 6-1 for an illustration of an FC connector assembly and
cleaning zones on a connector ferrule.
Note: It is not recommended that you clean the alignment sleeves with the
connector attached to it. If an optical fiber connector is inside the circuit pack,
you must unseat the circuit pack first.
Inspect the optical connector
3 Insert the optical fiber that requires cleaning into the fiberscope adapter to
determine if the connector is clean.
4 Turn on the light in the fiberscope.
5 Adjust the focus so that you can identify four different zones. (See Figure 6-4
for single-mode optical fiber zones.)
6 If the fiberscope shows a dirty optical fiber, go to step 7. For an example of a
dirty optical fiber that can contain oil, grease, or contaminants, see
Figure 6-5.
—continued—


Step Action
Clean the connector ferrule

7 Take a new premoistened cloth (TX-806).
Note: Never reuse cleaning cloths. Use new material for each connector and
avoid contamination of the lint-free cloth by unclean surfaces.
8 Put the end face connector in the middle of the premoistened cloth. Apply
moderate pressure and wipe the ferrule (or plug) by rotating the cloth along
the barrel and the ferrule (or plug) tip until the ferrule squeaks.
This action removes any contaminants on the ferrule.
9 While the ferrule is still wet with solvent, firmly wipe its end face and lateral
surface with a new and dry lint-free folded cloth (TX-404). This action polishes
off any residue that remains on the ferrule tip.
10 Fold a new lint-free cloth (TX-404) in half. Put the cloth on a flat, smooth, and
clean surface. Remove any remaining particles from the end face by wiping
in a figure “S” motion on the lint-free cloth. Do not use the same area of the
cloth twice.
Note: If you require a higher degree of cleanliness or if a flat surface is not
available, you can perform this step with an Alcoa Prep cartridge cleaner
according to manufacturer instructions.
11 Reinsert the connector into the fiberscope and determine the cleanliness of
the connector.
If the fiberscope shows Then
a clean optical connector go to step 13
(see Figure 6-6)
an optical connector that remove the connector from the fiberscope
still looks dirty and repeat step 7 through step 11
a dirty or scratched optical polish or replace the optical fiber
connector after multiple
attempts
13 Insert the connector directly into a clean adapter housing. This action keeps
the ferrule from contact with any type of contaminant.
Note: Never place a clean connector in an adapter that has not been
cleaned.
—continued—

Step Action
Clean the adapter housing and alignment sleeves

14 If the connector is not in use, remove the protection cap from the adapter
housing. See Figure 6-1 for an illustration of an FC connector assembly and
alignment sleeves.
16 Use the mini foam swab moistened with the fiber optic cleaning solution to
scrub the alignment sleeve with an in and out rotating motion.
17 Immediately wipe the sleeve with a new, dry mini foam swab or adapter
cleaner tip.
Reconnect the optical patch cord
18 Reconnect the optical fiber patch cord to the circuit pack.
If you connect an Then go to

FC connector step 19
SC connector step 22
ST connector step 24
FC connectors
19 Carefully insert the ferrule into the sleeve. Make sure that the guide-pin enters
the guide slot (see Figure 6-1).
20 Hold the heat-shrink cable to keep the ferrule from rotating, while you
carefully screw the plug retainer onto the sleeve threads. Tighten the
connection finger-tight.
21 Position the tip of the optical fiber by gently pushing the heat shrink wrap onto
the plug.
SC connectors
22 Carefully insert the ferrule into the sleeve so that the guide pin enters the
guide slot (see Figure 6-2).
23 Hold the plug retainer and carefully push it into the connector to lock it in.
ST connectors
24 Carefully insert the ferrule into the sleeve. Make sure that the guide pin enters
the guide slot (see Figure 6-3).
25 Rotate the plug retainer so that the retaining pin enters the retaining groove.
26 Push the optical fiber connectors together and fit into position the tips of the
optical fibers by carefully pushing the heat-shrink cable.
—end—

Figure 6-1
FC connector assembly
F3352
Guide slot Guide pin Heat-shrink cable

Ferrule tip
(end face)
Ferrule
Sleeve Sleeve thread Plug retainer
Figure 6-2
SC connector assembly
OTP0246
Plug retainer
Sleeve
Ferrule
Guide pin
Guide slot
Figure 6-3
ST connector assembly
OTP0247
Connector internal Plug retainer

Sleeve
to circuit pack Guide pin
Ferrule
Retaining pin Retaining groove
Figure 6-4
Definition of inspection zones for single mode optical fiber
DX3658t
Zone B: cladding Zone D: ferrule
Zone A: core Zone C: joint
Legend
Zone A = Diameter of 25 microns - bigger than physical core
Zone B = Diameter of 115 microns - cladding
Zone C = Dark zone around the cladding - epoxy
Zone D = White band - ferrule

Figure 6-5
Dirty optical fiber
F4129
Figure 6-6
Cleaned optical fiber
F4128
Procedure 6-2
Cleaning optical fiber connectors inside adapterless
circuit packs
Use this procedure to clean optical fibers inside adapterless circuit packs.
Before you start

fiberscope)
— Wipes premoistened with the fiber optic cleaning solution (Texwipe TX806 absorbond)
Expected results
• When you insert the optical fiber into the fiberscope adapter, you see a clean optical fiber connector.
(See Figure 6-6.)
• No errors are caused by connectors inside circuit packs during in-service operation.
— Repeat cleaning the optical connector inside the circuit packs and connectors connected to the
outside of the circuit packs.
— Clean optical connectors on patch cords.
—continued—


Cleaning optical fiber connectors inside adapterless circuit packs
Action
Step Action
Loosen the optical fibers connected to the optical fiber guides
DANGER
Risk of eye injury
1 Loosen one of the optical patch cords from the shelf optical fiber guides to
provide sufficient slack.
Remove the adapterless circuit pack from the shelf and disconnect the optical patch cords
connected to the circuit pack
CAUTION
Risk of equipment damage
Never remove the connector bulkheads from the faceplate
of adapterless circuit packs. See Figure 6-8 for the location
of the connector bulkheads.
2 Open both latches of the circuit pack. Pull out the circuit pack from the shelf.
(See Figure 6-8.)
3 Place the circuit pack on a flat surface.
4 Open the door of the circuit pack.
5 Disconnect and then slide downward all the optical adapters from the
faceplate guide of the circuit pack, until they reach the bottom of the adapter
guide. (See Figure 6-9.)
6 First make sure that the optical adapters are adequately labelled. Then
remove all optical adapters from the faceplate of the circuit pack. (See Figure
6-10.)
CAUTION
When you insert the ferrule into the sleeve, do not pull the
ferrule out of the sleeve at an angle. If you pull the ferrule
at an angle, you can cause the optical fiber to break.
—continued—

Step Action
7 With your fingers, hold the plug retainer attached to each optical adapter that
you removed in step 6. Do not pull the optical fiber. Carefully pull the plug
retainer to unlock it from the connector, see Figure 6-7.
Note: If you have removed all optical fibers from the faceplate, take note of
the connectors from which you disconnect the optical fibers. You are required
to connect the optical fibers later.
Figure 6-7
SC connector assembly
F2968
Plug retainer
Sleeve
Ferrule
Guide pin
Guide slot
8 Clean the optical patch cords connected to the adapters. See Procedure 6-1,
“Cleaning optical connectors on patch cords” for more information.
9 Turn the SC connector housing up and out of the faceplate of the circuit pack
to a 60° angle. This action exposes the optical fiber inside the optical fiber
connector housings, so that you can start the cleaning procedures for the
connectors inside the circuit pack, see Figure 6-11.
10 Insert the optical fiber that requires cleaning into the fiberscope adapter to
determine if the connector is clean.
11 Turn on the light in the fiberscope.
12 Adjust the focus so that you can identify the four different zones. See Figure
6-4 for an illustration of the single mode optical fiber zones.
—continued—


Step Action
13 If the fiberscope shows a dirty optical fiber, go to step 14. For an example of
a dirty optical fiber that can contain oil, grease, or contaminates, see
Figure 6-5.
Clean the connector ferrule
Note: Never reuse cleaning cloths. Use new material for each connector and
avoid contamination of the lint-free cloth by unclean surfaces.
15 Put the end face connector in the middle of the premoistened cloth. Apply
moderate pressure and wipe the ferrule (or plug) by rotating the cloth along
the barrel and the ferrule (or plug) tip until the ferrule squeaks.
This action removes any contaminants on the ferrule.
16 While the ferrule is still wet with solvent, firmly wipe its end face and lateral
surface with a new and dry lint-free folded cloth (TX-404). This polishes off
any residue that remains on the ferrule tip.
17 Fold a new lint-free cloth (TX-404) in half and put it in a flat, smooth, and clean
surface. Remove any remaining particles from the end face by wiping in a
figure “S” motion on the lint-free cloth. Do not use the same area of the cloth
twice.
Note: If you require a higher degree of cleanliness or if a flat surface is not
available, you can perform this step with an Alcoa Prep cartridge cleaner
according to the manufacturer instructions.
18 Reinsert the connector into the fiberscope and determine the cleanliness of
the connector.
—continued—

Step Action

If the fiberscope shows Then
a clean optical connector (see go to step 20
Figure 6-6)
an optical connector that still looks remove the connector from the fiber-
dirty scope. Then repeat step 14 through
step 18.
a dirty or scratched optical connector polish or replace the optical fiber
after multiple attempts
20 Place the connector directly in a clean adapter housing. This action keeps the
ferrule from contact with any type of contaminant.
cleaned.
Clean the connector sleeve
21 If the connector is not in use, remove the protection cap from the adapter
housing. (See Figure 6-7 for an illustration of an SC connector assembly.)
23 Use the mini foam swab moistened with the fiber optic cleaning solution to
scrub the alignment sleeve with an in and out rotating motion.
24 Immediately wipe the sleeve with a new, dry mini foam swab or adapter
cleaner tip.
Reconnect optical fiber into the connector
CAUTION
ferrule at an angle. If you pull the ferrule at an angle, you
can cause the optical fiber to break.
25 First make sure you are connecting the correct components. Then carefully
insert the ferrule into the sleeve so that the guide pin enters the guide slot
(see Figure 6-7).
26 Use your fingers to hold the plug retainer and carefully push it into the
connector to lock it in.
—continued—


Step Action
Reconnect optical fibers and reinsert the adapterless circuit pack into the shelf
CAUTION
Before you insert the circuit packs into the shelf, make sure
that the optical fibers are connected to the appropriate
connectors. If you do not connect the optical fibers
correctly, you can damage the circuit pack.
27 Slide the appropriate optical adapter in the adapter guide on the faceplate of
the circuit pack. Figure 6-12 shows the installation of an SC-SC-type optical
adapter.
28 Repeat step 27 for the other optical adapters, if required.
29 Pass the optical fibers that you want to connect to the circuit pack through the
bottom opening of the circuit pack (see Figure 6-13).
30 Connect the required patch cords to the optical adapters of the adapterless
circuit pack (see Figure 6-13).
Note 1: Make sure that you have already cleaned the connectors on the
patch cords that you use, as described in Procedure 6-1, “Cleaning optical
connectors on patch cords”.
Note 2: Make sure that you connect the optical fibers to the correct connector
when reconnecting the optical fibers to the circuit packs.
Note 3: If low return losses are occurring from circuit pack connectors, repeat
step 14 to step 18 for all connectors.
31 Slide all three optical adapters upwards until they fit into the SC-connectors
inside the connector housing. (See Figure 6-13.)
32 Close the door of the circuit pack.
33 Open both latches and push the circuit pack all the way into the shelf until the
circuit pack engages the backplane connector. For more information on how
to reinstall adapterless circuit packs, refer to Chapter 3, “Installing the circuit
packs in OPTera Connect DX shelves” in this document.
—end—
Figure 6-8
Opening the latches of a typical adapterless circuit pack
F5278-MOR_R70
Open the upper latch

by sliding the lock
downward
Connector bulkhead
Open the lower latch

by sliding the
lock upward
Note: Always hold a circuit pack by its latches, when

inserting or removing a circuit pack.

Figure 6-9
Disconnecting optical adapters inside a typical adapterless circuit pack (SC-SC optical adapters
shown in the following illustration)
F4990-MOR_R70
Optical connector housing

Optical connector
Optical adapter
Slide the optical adapter

downward until it reaches the
bottom of the adapter guide.
Figure 6-10
Removing optical adapters from the faceplate a typical adapterless circuit pack (SC-SC optical
adapters shown in the following illustration)
F5009-MOR_R70
Faceplate bulkhead
Adapter guide
Optical adapter
Slide and remove the

optical adapter from the adapter
guide on the faceplate of
the circuit pack.

Figure 6-11
Cleaning SC connectors inside the connector housing of a typical adapterless circuit pack
F4992-MOR_R70
SC connector
housing
Turn the SC connector

housings up to a 60o angle
and clean the SC connectors
inside the connector housings
Figure 6-12
Installing connector adapters into a typical adapterless circuit pack (SC-SC connector adapters
shown in the following illustration)
F4991-MOR_R70
Faceplate bulkhead
Adapter guide
Optical adapter
Connect external fiber to

the optical adapter and slide
the adapter into the adapter
guide on the faceplate of the
circuit pack.

Figure 6-13
Connecting optical fibers to the optical adapters of a typical adapterless circuit pack
F4987-MOR_R70
SC connector housing
SC connector
SC-SC optical adapter
Slide the SC-SC optical adapter

upwards until it fits into the SC connector
Procedure 6-3
Cleaning optical connectors inside Quad or Dual GE
tributary circuit packs
Use this procedure to clean the optical connectors inside Quad or Dual GE
tributary circuit packs.
Before you start

fiberscope)
— Wipes premoistened with fiber optic cleaning solution (Texwipe TX806 absorbond)
Procedure tasks
• Pull the optical connector carrier out from the circuit pack.
• Slacken the optical fibers connected to the circuit pack (step 1).
• Release optical connector carrier from the circuit pack (step 2).
• Disconnect the connector in the optical connector carrier, inspect, and clean the fiber (step 5).
• Reconnect the optical fiber into the carrier (step 12).
• Fasten cables into the fiber clips on the side of the bay (step 15).
Expected results
• When you insert the fiber into the fiberscope adapter, you see a clean fiber optic connector.
— Repeat the cleaning procedure for the optical connectors inside the circuit packs and for the
connectors that are connected to the outside of the circuit packs.
— Clean the optical connectors on the fibers.
—continued—


Cleaning optical connectors inside Quad or Dual GE tributary circuit packs
Action
Step Action
DANGER
Risk of eye injury
1 Loosen the optical fiber from the fiber guides on the shelf to provide enough
slack.
Release the optical connector carrier
2 Make sure that the circuit pack is properly seated in the backplane. Make sure
that the latches are closed. This ensures that the circuit pack is properly
grounded.
Do not remove the circuit pack from the shelf.
3 Grasp the latch of the optical connector carrier. Carefully extend the carrier
out of the circuit pack on its ‘scissors’ (refer to Figure 6-14).
Disconnect the connector in the optical connector carrier
4 Make sure that the optical fibers are correctly labelled. Note which optical
fiber connects to which connector on the circuit pack. You need to connect the
optical fibers later.
5 Note that the fiber carrier has a large slot (see Figure 6-14) that permits
access to the optical connectors from both sides.
Place your left hand around the carrier so that you hold the patch cord from
the front and rear (with your fingers through the slot).
6 Hold the plug retainer with your fingers. Do not pull the fiber. Carefully pull the
plug retainer away from the carrier connector to unlock the carrier connector.
—continued—

Step Action
DANGER
Risk of exposure to laser radiation
When you open an optical circuit pack, invisible laser
radiation can be present.
When you handle an optical connector, do not stare into the
laser beam or view the optical connector directly with any
optical instrument. Invisible light can damage your eyes. Cap
all optical connectors when possible.
7 Inspect and, if necessary, clean the optical connector. Follow the instructions
in Procedure 6-1, “Cleaning optical connectors on patch cords”.
Reconnect the optical connector
CAUTION
When you insert the ferrule in to the sleeve, do not push the
ferrule in to the sleeve at an angle. If you push the ferrule
in to the sleeve at an angle, you can cause the optical fiber
to break.
8 Insert the connector directly into a clean adapter housing. This action keeps
the ferrule from contact with any type of contaminant.
cleaned.
10 Hold the plug retainer and carefully push it into the connector to lock it in.
11 Re-insert the plug of the optical fiber connector.
Reconnect the optical fiber to the carrier
CAUTION
optical fiber out of the circuit pack. If you pull the optical
fiber out of the circuit pack you can cause damage to the
optical fiber when you reinstall the faceplate.
—continued—


Step Action
13 Use your fingers to hold the plug retainer and carefully push it into the
connector to lock it in.
Note: Make sure that you have reconnected the optical fibers to the correct
connector when you reconnect the optical fiber to the carrier connector.
14 Tuck the optical fibers under the bottom of the carrier door and carefully close
that fiber carrier. Make sure that you insert the optical fibers into the slot in the
fiber cross member.
CAUTION
Possible damage to optical fiber
Make sure that you do not pinch the patch cord in the fiber
carrier when you close the fiber carrier.
Fasten optical fibers in the fiber clips

15 Route the optical fibers along the fiber trough and out the side of the bay.
16 Gently pull the optical fibers, one at a time, until you have taken up all slack.
17 Refasten the optical fibers into the fiber clip panel (see Figure 6-14).
18 When you have finished, close the cable trough door.
—end—
Figure 6-14
Accessing the optical connectors in a Quad tributary circuit pack
DX0446
Fiber carrier
Latch Carrier
handles
Optical
connectors
1-2 3-4
QUAD
OC-12
STM-4
D
QUA 2 T/R
1
OC- 4
M -
ST
T/R
3 4
OUT IN OUT IN
OUT 3
IN
Carrier
OUT 4
IN
handle
1
1 2
2 3
3 4
4
Latch

cables

Procedure 6-4
Cleaning multifiber connectors
This procedure provides information and steps to clean multifiber connectors.
Always inspect the end-face prior to testing, mating, or installation of any
optical connector. If a clean dust cap was placed on a connector, the end face
must still be inspected prior to mating or installation. Figure 6-15 represents
an example of a Single mode Ferrule End-Face. Figure 6-16 represents an
example of a Multi mode Ferrule End-Face.
—continued—

Figure 6-15
Single mode Ferrule End-Face
DX4609t
Zone A
Zone B Core
Zone C Cladding
Zone D
25 µm
105 µm
125 µm
250 µm
—continued—


Figure 6-16
Multi Mode Ferrule End-Face
DX4610t
Zone A
Zone B Core
Zone C Cladding
Zone D
25 µm
105 µm
125 µm
250 µm
—continued—

Figure 6-17
Multi Fiber Ferrule End-face (Example of an 8 fiber)
DX4610t
Zone B Zone A
Zone D
Zone C
Fibers
25 µm
Ferrule 105 µm
Alignment
pins or holes
125 µm
Inspection criteria
During the inspection, four different regions (A, B, C, D) of the optical fibers
must be visualized carefully. Figure 6-15 represents these regions for a Single
mode Ferrule End-Face. Figure 6-16 represents these regions for a Multi mode
Ferrule End-Face. Figure 6-17 represents these regions for a Multi Fiber
Ferrule End-face.
—continued—


Zone A:
Zone A is defined as the center section of the fiber with a diameter of
25 microns (as shown in Figure 6-15 and Figure 6-16). The following features
are acceptable:
- Scratches < 0.75 microns in width
-Pitting < 1.5 microns in diameter
-Contamination none accepted
Zone B:
Zone B includes the remaining area of the fiber out to 10 microns from the
outer edge of the cladding (as shown in Figure 6-15 and Figure 6-16).
Allowable features are:
-Scratches < 2.0 microns in width
-Pitting < 5 microns in diameter
-Contamination none accepted
Zone C:
Zone C is defined as the outer edge of the cladding, 10 microns in width (as
shown in Figure 6-15 and Figure 6-16). The following features are acceptable:
-Any feature entirely contained within the zone are
acceptable
-Any feature which extends into another zone must be
evaluated per the requirements of the latter zone
-Contamination: none accepted
Zone D:
Zone D is defined as an area of 250 microns in diameter of the viewable section
of the ferrule (twice the size of the bare fiber diameter). Features complying
withe the following will be acceptable:
-Scratches < 10 microns in width
-Any other feature < 30 microns in diameter
-Contamination < 30 microns in diameter,
engrained only
—continued—

Before you start

• Make sure you have the following tools:
— Fiberscope with MPO/MTP adapter cap (Noyes video Fiberscope VS300 uses Noyes adapter cap
8800-00-0234)
— Cleaning cartridge:
• for pinned connector use CLETOP type MTP/MPO
• for pin-less connector use CLETOP type B
• for cleaning multifiber connectors use the cleaning white tape
— Fiber optic cleaning solution
— Cleaning Kit which includes:
• lint free tissues or premoistened swabs
• fiber optic cleaning solution
• tipped swabs
Procedure tasks
• Disconnect the optical fiber from either the circuit packs or its cap or adapter (step 2 through step 5).
• Inspect the optical connector, first inspection (step 6 through step 7).
• Clean the optical connector (step 8 through step 15).
• Inspect the optical connector, second inspection (step 16).
• Cover the optical connector with a cap (step 18).
• Clean the adapter housing, if necessary (step 21).
• Insert the optical connector into its adapter housing (step 24 through step 25).
Expected results
• Optical connectors are clean.
• No errors are caused during in-service operation.
—continued—


Action
Step Action
Disconnect the optical connector
DANGER
Risk of eye injury
At all times when you handle optical fibers, follow the safety
guidelines in Chapter 1, “Observing safety guidelines” of
this document. At all times when you handle optical fibers,
follow the safety guidelines recommended by your
company.
CAUTION
When you open the circuit pack, invisible laser radiation can
be present. When you handle optical connectors, do not
stare into the laser beam or view directly with optical
instruments. Cap all unused optical connectors.
1 Select your first step.

If the connector Then go to
is in use step 2
not in use step 5
2 Unseat the circuit pack from its slot (when the fiber optic connector is inside
the circuit pack).
3 Loosen the multifiber optical connector from the shelf optical fiber guides to
provide sufficient slack.
4 Disconnect the optical connector from the circuit pack. Go to step 6.
5 Remove the protection cap from the connector and store it in clean ESD
plastic bag.
6 Inspect the optical connector surface, see Procedure 6-5, “Inspecting optical
connectors”.
—continued—

Step Action
7 After inspection
If the connector surface is Then
clean and not damaged go to step 18
dirty and not damaged go to step 8
damaged and either clean or dirty polish (see Note) or replace the
optical fiber and then go to step 6
Note: To polish the connector, you need to follow the multifiber proper
method with hard surface.
Clean optical connector
8 Use the following table to determine the method that you must use to clean
the optical connectors.
Note 1: The conditional cases are function of the connector’s characteristics
(pinless and pinned) and the required cleaning treatment.
Note 2: The regular cleaning is primarily intended for use at installation sites
and must be only used when the extra cleaning can not be effectively
performed.
Note 3: Connectors require extra cleaning treatment if they have been
subjected to harsh environments without cap protection.
If Then go to
regular cleaning (Pin-less or pinned step 9
connectors)
extra cleaning (Pin-less connectors) step 10
extra cleaning (pinned connectors) step 13 through step 15
Regular cleaning
9 To clean a connector:
a. Take a cleaning cartridge according to the pinned or pin-less connector
you want to clean.
b. Access a fresh area of the cleaning strip.
c. Place the connector end-face on the cleaning strip.
d. Using light pressure, make two passes on the strip in the direction of the
arrows on the label.
e. Make a visual check of the connector end face. Repeat steps 9 b through
9 e if necessary and go to step 16.
—continued—


Step Action
Extra cleaning external MPO pin-less connectors

Note: Connectors which have been subjected to harsh environments (dust,
fingers, etc.) without dust cap protection may require cleaning beyond that
provided by the cletop. To clean such connectors, use a cleaning kit.
10 Use a lint-free tissue soaked with the fiber optic cleaning solution or
premoistened cloth to wipe the connector end-face (Figure 6-18).
Note: Never reuse cleaning material. Use new material for each connector
and avoid contamination of the lint-free tissue by unclean surface.
Figure 6-18
Cleaning the connectors by using a lint-free tissue soaked with the fiber optic
cleaning solution
F2968
—continued—

Step Action
11 Immediately use a new and dry tissue to dry the end-face of the connector
(Figure 6-19).
Figure 6-19
Dry the connectors by using a lint-free tissue
F2968
Dry lint-free tissue
12 Make a visual check of the connector end face. Repeat steps 10 through 12
if necessary and go to step 16.
Extra cleaning internal MPO pinned connectors
13 Use a tipped swab soaked with the fiber optic cleaning solution to wipe the
connector end- face and guide pins. Take special care to thoroughly clean
around the base of both guide pins (Figure 6-20).
—continued—


Step Action
Figure 6-20
Cleaning the connectors by using a tipped swab
F2968
14 Immediately use a new and dry tipped-swab to dry the end-face as well as the
guide pins of the connector.
15 Make a visual check of the connector end-face and guide pins. Repeat steps
13 through15 if necessary and go to step 16.
Second inspection
16 Inspect the optical connector, see Procedure 6-5, “Inspecting optical
connectors”.
17 After inspection
If the connector surface is Then go to
clean step 18
dirty step 8
18 Cover the optical connector with a clean cap.

19 Determine the next step.
If the connector Then go to
must be connected in an adapter or sleeve step 20
will be used later step 26
—continued—

Step Action
20 Make sure that the adapter housing has been cleaned.

If the adapter housing Then go to
has been cleaned step 24
has not been cleaned step 21
Clean the adapter housing

21 Remove the protection cap from the adapter housing.
22 Use a tipped-swab moistened with fiber optic cleaning solution to clean inside
of the adapter.
23 Use a dry tipped-swab to dry inside the adapter.
Insert the optical connector into its adapter housing
24 Remove the protection cap from the cleaned optical connector.
25 Insert the optical connector (patchcords) into its proper adapter housing.
Clean other optical connectors
26 Repeat the same tasks until all the multifiber connectors have been cleaned.
—end—

Procedure 6-5
Inspecting optical connectors
This procedure provides information and steps for inspecting the end-face of
optical connectors by using fiberscopes. There exist various types of
fiberscopes to inspect single fiber and multifiber connectors on the market.
Figure 6-21 represent an example of a typical fiberscope.
Figure 6-21
Example of a typical fiberscope existing on the market with adapter cap
DX0651
Optical
connector
Adapter
As you can observe, the optical connector is connected to the fiberscope via an
appropriate adapter cap. The end-face of the optical connector can be
visualized through the eyepiece. Specific buttons allow you to adjust the
intensity, blurriness and the magnification of the image.
Figure 6-22 provides schematic representation of typical images of end-faces

that can be visualized through the eyepiece of the fiberscope.
—continued—

Figure 6-22
Schematic representation of typical images of the end-face of optical fibers (single mode): 1-
Defect free, 2- Several scratched or unfinished polish, 3- Chipouts, 4- Scratched core and
cladding
0651
1 2
3 4
—continued—


Inspection criteria
During the inspection, four different regions (A, B, C, D) of the optical fibers
must be visualized carefully. Figure 6-23 represents these regions for single
mode optical fibers.
Figure 6-23
Areas to inspect for a single mode optical fiber
DX0651
Zone D
Zone B
Cladding
Zone A Core
Zone C
25 µm
105 µm
—continued—

Inspection of the surface finish must show the end-face to meet the criteria
outlined in the following:
Zone A:
Under 200X magnification, no defects will be visible. If defects are found
under 200X magnification, then the end-face must be examined at a minimum
of 400X magnification and the following features will be acceptable:

- Pitting < 1.5 microns in diameter
- Contamination None
Zone B:
This zone includes the remaining of the fiber out to 10 microns from the outer
edge of the cladding (refer to Figure 6-23). Allowable features are:

- Pitting < 5 microns in diameter
- Contamination None
Zone C:
This zone is defined as the outer edge of the cladding, 10 microns in width.
(refer to Figure 6-23). Allowable features are:
- Any feature entirely contained within the zone will be acceptable

- Any feature which extends into another zone must be evaluated per the
requirements of the later zone
- Contamination: None
Zone D:
This zone is defined as the entire ferrule. Features complying with the
following will be acceptable:

- Pitting < 30 microns in diameter
- Contamination < 30 microns in diameter,
engrained only
—continued—


The following of this procedure describe the steps to follow for inspecting
optical connectors.
Before you start

• Make sure you have the following tools:
— fiberscope
— appropriate adapters for specific connectors
Procedure tasks
• Connect an appropriate adapter to the fiberscope (step 1).
• Insert the optical connector into the adapter (step 2).
• Inspect the end-face of the optical connector.
— single fiber connectors (step 4 through step 9)
— multifiber optical connectors (step 10 through step 18)
Expected results
• Optical connectors are inspected.
—continued—

Action
Step Action
1 Connect an appropriate adapter to the fiberscope. The adapter must match

the type of the connector (FC, SC, multifiber).
2 Insert the optical connector into the adapter.
If you are inspecting a Then go to
single fiber connector step 4
multifiber connector step 10
Inspecting single fiber optical connectors

4 Turn on the light button of the fiberscope (usually by pressing a button or by
rotating a knob).
Note: With some fiberscopes, you can adjust the intensity of the light.
5 Visualize the optical end-face through the eyepiece of the fiberscope.
6 Adjust the focus to obtain a clear image.
7 Inspect each region of the optical fiber end-face with respect to the Inspection
criteria on page 6-40.
8 Report the conditions of the optical fiber end-face.
9 Take a decision whether to use, to clean, to repair or to replace the optical
connector.
Inspecting multifiber optical connectors
10 Turn on the light button of the fiberscope (usually by pressing a button or by
rotating a knob).
11 Visualize the optical end-face through the eyepiece of the fiberscope.
12 Adjust the focus to obtain a clear image.
13 Adjust the centering (left, right, up, down) of the aperture in order to see the
first optical fiber in the extreme left side of the multifiber optical connector.
14 Inspect each region of the optical fiber end-face with respect to the Inspection
criteria on page 6-40.
15 Report the conditions of the optical fiber end-face.
16 Translate the centering (right, left) of the aperture in order to visualize the next
optical fiber within the optical connector.
17 Repeat step 14 through step 16 until the end of the inspection of all optical
fibers within the optical fibers.
18 Based on the conditions of all optical fibers within the optical connectors take
a decision whether to use, to clean, to repair or to replace the optical
connector.
—end—

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Observing safety guidelines 1-1

Installing the OPTera Connect DX bay 2-1

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Installing the circuit packs in OPTera Connect DX shelves 3-1

Installing the peripheral cables in an OPTera Connect DX 4-1

Installing optical fibers, STM-1e cables and HD STM-1o/e breakout

Cleaning the optical connectors 6-1

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Installation Procedures Summary

• Installing the OPTera Connect DX bay:

• Installing the circuit packs in OPTera Connect DX shelves:

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Installation Procedures Summary (continued)

• Cleaning optical connectors:

High level procedure introduction

Some detailed procedures can include warning, caution, or danger messages

Example of a high level procedure introduction

Before you start

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Observing safety guidelines 1-

Nortel Networks documentation contains precautionary messages and safety

The following precautionary messages appear in Nortel Networks

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Laser radiation—optical transmission systems

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The following conditions determine the precautions you must take:

A passive optical subassembly supplied and installed as part of a complete

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The elements of a typical label are

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Circuit pack explanatory label—Class 3A (IEC)/Class IIIb (FDA)

In the previous figure “Circuit pack explanatory label—Class 3A (IEC)/Class

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

Circuit pack power label—Class 3A (IEC)/Class IIIb (FDA)

Max Optical Output Power ≤ 21 mW (+13.3dBm)

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Circuit pack explanatory label—Hazard level k x 3A

Front of circuit pack

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION

Passive subassembly labels

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN

Product-level regulatory label

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Using optical fibers

Handling optical fibers

• Prevent direct exposure to optical fiber ends or optical connector ends

Splicing optical fibers

Working with power

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3- Wait 15s to 3- Wait for at least 15 seconds for the

Dissipating static electricity

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Preventing circuit pack damage

Handling, installing, or replacing circuit packs