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Fiber-optic Cable Handling
Observe these precautions when you handle fiber-optic cables:
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Do not coil the cable to less than 96 mm (3.75 in.) in diameter.
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Do not bend the cable to less than 12 mm (0.5 in.) in radius. StorageTek
recommends that a cable's bend radius be no less than 20 times the diameter of the
cable.
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Do not pull on the cables; carefully place them into position.
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Do not grasp the cables with pliers, grippers, or side cutters; do not attach pulling
devices to the cables or connectors.
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Keep cables away from sharp edges or sharp protrusions that could cut or wear
through the cable; make sure that cutouts in the equipment have protective edging.
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Protect the cable from extreme temperature conditions.
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Install the connector's protective cover whenever the connector is not connected.
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Clean the connector before making a connection. Make sure that there
are no obstructions and that keyways are aligned.
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