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Chapter2 Quick Installation Procedures Installing CiscoONS 15540ESPx Hardware

Installing Extended Range Transponder Modules

Perform this procedure to install extended range transponder modules.
Step 1 Remove the dust covers from the module, and clean the optical connectors. See the“Cleaning Optical
Connectors” section on page 2-28.
Step 2 Installthe transceiver by inserting it into the extended range transponder. Push the transceiver until it is
securely set in the module.
Step 3 Liftthe latch handle on the extended range transponder module and insert the module carefully into the
motherboardslot while guiding the upper and lower edges of the module in the tracks until its connectors
come into contact with the backplane connectors. You hear a click when it is connected.
Step 4 Push the latch on the module down to secure the module in place.
Table2-10 lists the LEDs for the extended range transponder module.
Cabling Transponder Modules
To install fiber-optic cables in the CiscoONS 15540 ESPx, a fiber cable with the corresponding
connectortype must be connected to the transmit and receive ports on the modules. We recommend that
youlabel the transmit, receive and the working and protection fibers at each end of the fiberspan to avoid
confusionwith cables that are similar in appearance. Labels that you can use to do this are shipped with
the system.
To cable the transponder module client equipment, follow these steps:
Step 1 Place the cable connector in front of the connection point on the transponder module faceplate. Each
transpondermodule supports at least one transmit and one receive connector to create an optical carrier
port.
Step 2 Align the keyed ridge of the cable connector with the receiving slot on the faceplate connection point.
Step 3 Gentlypush the cable connector into the faceplate connection point until the connector snaps into place.
Step 4 Route the fiber cables down through the cable management tray out of the right side of the shelf
assembly.
Table2-10 Extended Range Transponder Module LEDs
LED Status Description
CLIENT RX Green Data is received on the client side.
TRUNK RX Green Data is received on the trunk side.
CLIENT TX Green Client side transmit laser is enabled.
TRUNK TX Green Trunk side transmit laser is enabled.