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CiscoASR 9000 Series Aggregation Services Router Hardware Installation Guide
Chapter3 Installing Cards and Modules in the Chassis
Connecting Line Card Network Interface Cables
Step3 Route the cable through the cable-management bracket and carefully press the cable into the channel so
it is held in place by the cable clips, as shown in Figure 3-13.
•For an example of cable routing in the Cisco ASR 9006R outer, see Figure 3-14.
•For an example of cable routing in the Cisco ASR 9904R outer, see Figure 3-15.
Step4 Insert the cable connector into its assigned port.
Step5 Repeat Step 1 through Step 4 for each additional cable connection to that line card.
Figure3-12 Attaching a Line Card Cable Management Bracket
Caution Make sure the interface cables do not have any kinks or sharp bends, which can destroy or degrade the
ability of the optical fiber to propagate the signal-encoded beam of light accurately from one end of the
cable to the other. Always allow adequate strain relief in the interface cable.
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