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5.4.2 New Installation
On new installations, make sure that all steps in Chapter 2 are complete, then follow these steps:
1. Check that the STA LED is green.
2. Check that the fiber type is single mode.
3. Make these checks:
• All fiber cabling is of the same type; do not mix multimode and single mode cables.
• The fiber optic cable is within the specifications and loss budget of the optic interface
module.
• The line length between the 9161 and the remote link does not exceed the allowable loss
budget or overdrive limit.
• All host modules in the link are turned on.
• All fiber cables are connected Tx to Rx and Rx to Tx.
5.4.3 Problems With Fiber Optics
If a port information screen shows that a link is down, inspect and clean the cables and connectors,
then replace any damaged fiber. Retest modules after cleaning.
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