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4 Appendix

4.1 Appendix A On-site Cable Assembly and Installation

4.2 Appendix B Environmental Requirements for Device Operation
4.3 Appendix C Equipment Grounding Specifications
4.4 Appendix D Engineering Labels for Cables
4.5 Appendix E Guide to Using Optical Modules
4.6 Appendix F Fault Tag

4.1 Appendix A On-site Cable Assembly and

Installation

4.1.1 Cable Assembly Precautions

Checking the Appearance of Cables

● If the cable jacket or insulation is visibly dirty, clean it before assembly.
● If the jacket or insulation of a cable has visible damage, irreparable scuffing,
or other defects, do not use the cable.
● If the shield layer of a cable is damaged, do not use the cable.
● If the cable jacket or insulation cracks after the cable is bent or twisted,
discard this cable and check whether other cables have the same problem. If
other cables have the same problem, replace these cables.

Checking the Appearance of Connectors

● Do not use connectors with visible defects, damage, rust or scuffing.
● Do not use connectors if their shells or pins have exposed part or uneven
plating, or their pins are lost, broken, or bent.

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● Do not use connectors that have dirt on their pins or in their jacks or if there
are conductors between pins or between pins and the shell.

Precautions for Assembly

● Use dedicated tools or tools delivered by Huawei and follow the methods
given here during assembly.
● Hold terminals of cables instead of pulling the cables themselves when
installing or removing cable components.
● Take the following precautions when cutting or stripping cables:
– Make cables slightly longer than necessary.
– Coil cables longer than 2 m (6.56 ft) after cutting. Bind and fasten the
coils using bundling ropes. The inner diameters of the coils should be
larger than 20 times the outer diameters of the cables.
– When stripping the jackets of cables, avoid damaging the shield layers
(braid or aluminum foil), insulation, core conductors, and other jackets
that do not need to be stripped.
– After assembling cables, cut all visible cross sections of jackets to ensure
that the cross sections are arranged neatly.
– Do not touch the core conductors of cables with your hands. Terminate
exposed conductors in a timely way after stripping off insulation so that
the surface of the conductors does not become oxidized.
● Take the following precautions when crimping and connecting cables or
connectors:
– The terminals and conductors should be connected tightly after they are
crimped. They should not be moved or turned.
– Cut all the exposed copper wires.
– Try to avoid a second crimping of sleeves.
– Keep all the conductors clean and aligned.
NOTE

The connectors, cables, and tools provided by different vendors may be different. The
figures in this document are for your reference only.

4.1.2 Installing Cable Accessories

4.1.2.1 Precautions for Installing Cable Accessories

Tools
Use dedicated tools provided or specified by Huawei and follow the installation
procedure described here.

NOTE

The illustrations in this document may differ from actual situations, but the installation
methods are the same. For example, in this document, the adapters of cable connectors
have separate interfaces. In the actual situation, the adapters may have interfaces fixed on
equipment.

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Bending Radius
Unless otherwise specified, bending radius (R) of cables or fibers must meet the
requirements listed in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1 Bending radius of cables or fibers

Cable or Fiber Bending Radius (R)

Ordinary cable In normal cases, R ≥ 2d. When the

cable is connected with a connector, R
≥ 5d.

Fiber R ≥ 40 mm (1.57 in.); Bending angle >

90°

NOTE

The letter d indicates the diameter of a cable or fiber.

Precautions for Installation

● Hold terminals of cables instead of pulling the cables themselves when
installing or removing cable components.
● Do not insert a connector forcibly when the connector is blocked. Use a
dedicated tool to pull out the connector. Install the connector again after you
check that the pins are inserted properly.
● Before tightening screws on cable connectors, ensure that the connectors are
properly connected to their adapters. Tighten the screw with appropriate force
using a flat-head or Phillips screwdriver instead of bare hands or an electric
screwdriver. If the screw cannot be screwed into the tapped hole, determine
the reason and try again. Do not apply too much force, or the screw or
adapter may be damaged.
● When removing densely aligned cables or fiber connectors, use dedicated
pliers such as cable-pulling pliers and fiber-pulling pliers.
● Do not twist, bend, stretch, or extrude fibers during installation.
● Cover the idle fiber connectors with dust caps. Remove the dust caps before
using the fiber connectors.

Requirements for Cable Routing

● To protect cables, remove the burrs in the cable through-holes or install
protective rings in the holes.
● To ease the connection and to avoid stress, keep cable joints slack. After
connecting multiple cables to a connector that has multiple interfaces, keep
the cables slack to avoid generating stress.
● Bind or clean cables gently because cable distortion affects signal quality.
● Keep cables away from moveable components such as doors.
● Sharp objects must not touch cable wiring to prevent damage to cables.

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● To protect power cables, route power cables of the active and standby power
modules separately.

4.1.2.2 Installing Power Adapters

4.1.2.2.1 Installing the OT Terminal

Procedure
● Install an OT terminal.
a. Align the hole of the OT terminal (conductor upward) with a connecting
hole, as shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1 Aligning the OT terminal with a connecting hole

NOTE

When you install an OT terminal, the crimping sleeve is installed as shown in

Figure 4-2, where A is correct and B is incorrect.

Figure 4-2 Installing an OT terminal, showing the orientation of crimping

sleeve

b. Place the spring washer and flat washer in turn, mount a matching screw,
and fasten it clockwise, as shown in Figure 4-3.

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Figure 4-3 Installing two terminals back to back

NOTICE

Ensure that the OT terminal is not in contact with other terminals or

metal components.

c. Move the cable slightly and ensure that it is securely connected, as shown
in Figure 4-4.

Figure 4-4 Installed OT terminal

● Install two OT terminals on a post.

Before you install two OT terminals on a post, ensure that the two terminals
can be installed on the post and that the electrical connecting pieces have a
large contact area. Two OT terminals can be installed using any of these
methods:

– Bend the upper OT terminal at a 45- or 90-degree angle, as shown in

Figure 4-5.
– Cross the two terminals, as shown in Figure 4-6.

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Figure 4-5 Bending the upper OT terminal at a 45- or 90-degree angle

Figure 4-6 Crossing two terminals

NOTICE

If the two terminals are different sizes, place the smaller one above the bigger
one. A maximum of two terminals can be installed on a post.

● To remove an OT terminal, loosen the screw counterclockwise.

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4.1.2.2.2 Installing the Cord End Terminal

Procedure
Step 1 Hold a cord end terminal upright and place it on a terminal jack, as shown in
Figure 4-7. To ensure bump contact and dense connection, place the plain side of
the terminal outwards.

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Figure 4-7 Placing a terminal on a terminal jack vertically

Step 2 Insert the terminal into the jack vertically, and turn the screw clockwise to fasten
the terminal, as shown in Figure 4-8.

Figure 4-8 Feeding the terminal into the jack

NOTICE

● Ensure that the exposed section of the terminal is less than 2 mm (0.079 in.) in
length.
● Do not press the insulation of the terminal.
● Insert only one terminal into one jack.

Step 3 Move the cable slightly and ensure that it is securely connected.
Step 4 Before you remove a cord end terminal, loosen the screw counterclockwise.

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4.1.2.3 Installing Ethernet Adapters

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4.1.2.3.1 Installing a Shielded Ethernet Connector

Procedure
Step 1 Hold the male and female connectors, with the male connector facing the female
connector, as shown in Figure 4-9.

Figure 4-9 Holding the male and female shielded connectors

Step 2 Insert the male connector into the female connector, as shown in Figure 4-10.

Figure 4-10 Feeding the male shielded connector into the female shielded
connector

Step 3 When you hear a click, the cable connector is completely inserted in the port. (The
clip on the cable connector pops up to fix the connector in the port.) Pull the
connector slightly and ensure that it is securely connected, as shown in Figure
4-11.

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Figure 4-11 Installed shielded Ethernet connector

Step 4 To remove an Ethernet connector, press the locking key and pull out the connector,
as shown in Figure 4-12.

Figure 4-12 Removing a shielded Ethernet connector

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4.1.2.3.2 Installing an Unshielded Ethernet Connector

Procedure
Step 1 Hold the male and female connectors, with the male connector facing the female
connector, as shown in Figure 4-13.

Figure 4-13 Holding the male and female unshielded connectors

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Step 2 Feed the male connector into the female connector, as shown in Figure 4-14.

Figure 4-14 Feeding the male connector into the female unshielded connector

Step 3 A crisp click indicates that the connector is locked by the locking key. Pull the
connector slightly and ensure that it is securely connected. Figure 4-15 shows an
installed Ethernet connector.

Figure 4-15 Installed unshielded Ethernet connector

Step 4 To remove an Ethernet connector, press the locking key and pull out the connector,
as shown in Figure 4-16.

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Figure 4-16 Removing an unshielded Ethernet connector

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4.1.2.4 Installing Fiber Connectors

Context

NOTICE

● After you remove the dustproof cap, ensure that the fiber pins are clean and
install them as soon as possible.
● When you disassemble fiber connectors, you must use a dedicated tool if the
connectors are densely installed.

4.1.2.4.1 Cleaning Fiber Connectors

Procedure
Step 1 Clean the pins of a fiber connector by using lint-free cotton and alcohol.

Step 2 Clean the pins again by using dust-free cotton. If necessary, clean the pins by
using an air gun. Ensure that the pins are free from any fiber or debris.

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4.1.2.4.2 Installing an LC Fiber Connector

Procedure
Step 1 Remove the dustproof cap of the LC fiber connector and store it for future use.

Step 2 Align the core pin of the male connector with that of the female connector, as
shown in Figure 4-17.

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Figure 4-17 Aligning the male connector with the female connector

Step 3 Align the male connector with the fiber adapter and gently push the male
connector until it is completely seated in the fiber connector, as shown in Figure
4-18.

Figure 4-18 Feeding the male connector into the female connector

Step 4 A clicking sound indicates that the male connector is locked, as shown in Figure
4-19.

Figure 4-19 Installed LC connector

Step 5 To disassemble an LC fiber connector, press the locking nut to release the locking
clips from the bore, and gently pull the male connector, as shown in Figure 4-20.

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Figure 4-20 Disassembling an LC fiber connector

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4.1.2.4.3 Installing the SC Fiber Connector

Procedure
Step 1 Remove the dustproof cap of the SC fiber connector and store it for future use.

Step 2 Align the core pin of the male connector with that of the female connector, as
shown in Figure 4-21.

Figure 4-21 Aligning the male connector with the female connector

Step 3 Feed the fiber connector into the female connector, with your fingers holding the
shell of the fiber connector (not the pigtail). When you hear a click, the fiber
connector is secured by the clips (internal parts, not illustrated in the figure). Pull
the fiber connector gently. If the connector does not loosen, the installation is
complete. See Figure 4-22.

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Figure 4-22 Installed SC fiber connector

Step 4 To disassemble an SC fiber connector, hold the shell of the connector (do not hold
the fiber) and gently pull the connector in the direction vertical to the adapter.
Unlock the male connector, and then separate it from the shell, as shown in
Figure 4-23.

Figure 4-23 Disassembling an SC fiber connector

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4.1.2.4.4 Installing an MPO Connector

Procedure
Step 1 Remove the dustproof cap of the MPO fiber connector and store it for future use.

Step 2 Align the core pin of the male connector with that of the female connector, as
shown in Figure 4-24.

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Figure 4-24 Aligning the male connector with the female connector

Step 3 Hold the shell labeled "PUSH" and feed the male connector into the female
connector until you hear a clicking sound. The male and female connectors are
securely installed, as shown in Figure 4-25.

Figure 4-25 Installed MPO fiber connector

Step 4 To disassemble an MPO fiber connector, hold the shell labeled "PULL" and remove
the male connector, as shown in Figure 4-26.

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Figure 4-26 Disassembling an MPO fiber connector

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4.2 Appendix B Environmental Requirements for Device

Operation

4.2.1 Environmental Requirements for an Equipment Room

4.2.1.1 Requirements for Selecting a Site for an Equipment Room

When designing a project, consider the communication network planning and

technical requirements of the equipment. Also consider hydrographic, geological,
seismic, power supply, and transportation factors.
Construction, structure, heating and ventilation, power supply, lighting and fire-
proof construction of the equipment room should be designed by specialized
construction designers to suit the environmental requirements of devices. The
equipment room should also follow local regulations concerning the industrial
construction, environmental protection, fire safety, and civil air defense.
Construction must conform to government standards, regulations, and other
requirements.
The equipment room should be located in a place free from high temperature,
dust, toxic gases, explosive materials, or unstable voltage. Keep the equipment
room away from significant vibrations or loud noises, as well as power transformer
stations.
The specific requirements for selecting a site for an equipment room are as
follows:
● The room should be located at a distance of at least 5 km (3.11 mi.) from
heavy pollution sources such as smelting and coal mines. It should be located
at a distance of at least 3.7 km (2.30 mi.) from moderate pollution sources
such as chemical, rubber, and galvanization factories. It should be located at a

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distance of at least 2 km (1.24 mi.) from light pollution sources such as

packinghouses and tanyards. If these pollution sources cannot be avoided,
ensure that the equipment room is upwind of the pollution sources. In
addition, use a high-quality equipment room or protection products.
● The room should be located away from livestock farms, or be upwind of the
livestock farms. Do not use an old livestock room or fertilizer warehouse as
the equipment room.
● The equipment room must be far away from residential areas. An equipment
room that is not far away from residential areas must comply with equipment
room construction standards to avoid noise pollution.
● The room should be located far away from industrial and heating boilers.
● The room should be at least 3.7 km (2.30 mi.) away from the seaside or salt
lake. Otherwise, the equipment room should be airtight with cooling facilities.
In addition, alkalized soil cannot be used as the construction material.
Otherwise, equipment suitable for wet conditions must be used.
● The doors and windows of the equipment room must be kept closed to
maintain an airtight room.
● Using steel doors to ensure sound insulation is recommended.
● No cracks or openings are allowed on the walls or floors. The outlet holes on
the walls or windows must be sealed. Walls must be constructed such that
they are smooth, wear-resistant, dustproof, flame retardant, sound insulated,
heat absorptive, and have electromagnetic shielding.
● The air vent of the room should be far from the exhaust of city waste pipes,
big cesspools and sewage treatment tanks. The room should be in the positive
pressure state to prevent corrosive gases from entering the equipment room
and corroding components and circuit boards.
● It is recommended that the room be on or above the second floor. If this
requirement cannot be met, the ground for equipment installation in the
room should be at least 600 mm (23.62 in.) above the maximum flood level.
● The equipment room should be strong enough to resist winds and downpours.
● The room should be located away from dusty roads or sand. If this is
unavoidable, the doors and windows of the equipment room must not face
pollution sources.
● Do not place air conditioning vents near the equipment so that they blow
directly on the equipment because condensation may be blown into the
equipment.
● Do not use decorative materials that contain sulfur in the equipment room.

4.2.1.2 Equipment Room Layout

An equipment room usually contains mobile switching equipment,

telecommunications equipment, power supply equipment, and other auxiliary
equipment. To ensure easy maintenance and management, place the equipment
in different rooms. Figure 4-27 shows the layout of the equipment room.

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Figure 4-27 Layout of the equipment room

The general layout principles of the equipment room are as follows:

● It should meet requirements for laying out and maintaining communication
cables and power cables.
● It should reduce the cabling distance, which facilitates cable maintenance,
reduces potential communication faults, and maximizes efficiency.
● To ensure normal operation of equipment in the equipment room when the
mains supply is disconnected, configure an emergency power generation
system for the equipment room.

4.2.1.3 Construction Requirements for the Equipment Room

Table 4-2 describes the construction requirements for the equipment room.

Table 4-2 Construction requirements for the equipment room

Item Requirements

Area The smallest area of the equipment room can accommodate the
equipment with the largest capacity.

Net height The minimum height of the equipment room should not be less
than 3 m (9.84 ft). The minimum height of the equipment room
is the net height below overhead beams or ventilation pipes.

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Item Requirements

Floor The floor in the equipment room should be semi-conductive and

dustproof. A raised floor with an ESD covering is recommended.
Cover the raised floor tightly and solidly. The horizontal
tolerance of each square meter should be less than 2 mm (0.08
in.). If raised floors are unavailable, use a static-electricity-
conductive floor material, with a volume resistivity of 1.0 x 107
ohms to 1.0 x 1010 ohms. Ground this floor material or raised
floor. You can connect them to ground using a one megohm
current-limiting resistor and connection line.

Load-bearing The floor must bear loads larger than 150 kg/m2 (0.21 bf/in.2).
capacity

Door and The door of the equipment room should be 2 m (6.56 ft) high
windows and 1 m (3.28 ft) wide. One door is enough. Seal the doors and
windows with dustproof plastic tape. Use double-pane glass in
the windows and seal them tightly.

Wall surface Paste wallpaper on the wall or apply flat paint. Do not use
treatment pulverized paint.

Cable trays Use cable trays to arrange cables. The inner faces of the cable
trays must be smooth. The reserved length and width of the
cable trays, and the number, position and dimensions of the
holes must comply with the requirements of device
arrangement.

Water pipe Do not pass service pipes, drainpipes, and storm sewers through
the equipment room. Do not place a fire hydrant in the
equipment room, but place it in the corridor or near the
staircase.

Internal Separate the area where the equipment is installed from the
partition wall equipment room door. The partition wall can block some outside
dust.

Installation Install air conditioner vents so that the air does not blow directly
position of on equipment.
the air
conditioner

Other Avoid the proliferation of mildew, and keep out rodents (like
requirements mice).

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Figure 4-28 Internal partition wall inside the equipment room

4.2.1.4 Equipment Room Environment

Conductive dust in the external environment may cause short circuit, reset button
failure (which may cause device restart or configuration loss), and mode switch
button failure. Ensure that the equipment room is free from conductive dust.
Dust on devices may cause electrostatic discharge and result in poor contact for
connectors or metal connection points. This problem can shorten the life span of
devices and cause faults.
The equipment room must be free from explosive, conductive, magnetically-
permeable, and corrosive dust. Table 4-3 lists the requirement for dust
concentration in the equipment room.

Table 4-3 Requirements for dust particles in the equipment room

Mechanical active Unit Concentration
material

Dust particle Particle /m3 ≤ 3x 104

(no visible dust
accumulated on a
workbench in three
days)

Suspending dust mg/m3 ≤0.2

Precipitable dust mg/m2·h ≤1.5

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Mechanical active Unit Concentration

material

Description
● Dust particle diameter ≥ 5 µm
● Suspending dust diameter ≤ 75 µm
● 75 µm ≤ precipitable dust diameter ≤ 150 µm

Take the following measures to meet the requirements:

● Use dustproof materials for ground, wall, and ceiling construction.
● Use screens on the door and windows facing outside. The outer windows
should be dust-proof.
● Clean the equipment room regularly and clean the air filter monthly.
● Wear shoe covers and ESD clothing before entering the equipment room.
● Install a door with an air filter in the cabinet where the device is located.

4.2.1.5 Requirements for Corrosive Gases

The room should be free from dusts and corrosive gases, such as SO2, H2S, and
NH3. Table 4-4 lists the requirements for the corrosive gas concentration.

Table 4-4 Requirements for corrosive gas concentration

Chemical
active material Unit Concentration

SO2 ppb ≤ 50

H2S ppb ≤ 40

NH3 ppb ≤ 500

NO ppb ≤ 500

NO2 ppb ≤ 200

HNO3 ppb ≤ 15

O3 ppb ≤ 125

HCI+Cl2 ppb ≤5

Take the following measures to meet the requirements:

● Avoid constructing the room near a place where the corrosive gas
concentration is high, such as a chemical plant, breeding farm, or sewage
plant.

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● Ensure the air intake vent of the room is in the prevailing upwind direction
from any pollution source.
● Place batteries in different rooms.
● A professional service should monitor the corrosive gas conditions regularly.

4.2.1.6 Requirements for ESD Prevention

The absolute value of electrostatic voltage must be less than 1000 V.
Take the following measures to meet this requirement:
● Train operators about ESD prevention.
● Keep the correct humidity level in the equipment room to reduce the impact
of static electricity.
● Lay out an ESD floor in equipment rooms.
● Wear ESD shoes and clothing before entering equipment room.
● Use ESD tools, such as wrist straps, tweezers, and pullers.
● Ground all conductive materials in the room, including computer terminals.
Use ESD worktables.
● Keep non-ESD materials (such as common bags, foam, and rubber) at least
30 cm (11.81 in.) away from boards and ESD-sensitive components.

4.2.1.7 Electromagnetism Requirements for the Equipment Room

All interference sources, inside or outside the equipment room, can cause
equipment problems with capacitive coupling, inductive coupling, electromagnetic
wave radiation, and common impedance (including grounding system) coupling.
Prevent the interference using these approaches:
● Take effective measures against electrical interference from the power supply
system.
● Do not use the working ground of the equipment as the same ground for
surge protection. Separate them as far as possible.
● Keep the equipment far away from high-power radio transmitters, radar units,
and high-frequency and high-current equipment.
● Use electromagnetic shielding if necessary.

4.2.1.8 Requirements for Lightning Proof Grounding

Table 4-5 lists the requirements for lightning proof grounding.

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Table 4-5 Requirements for lightning proof grounding

Item Requirements

Capital ● Use reinforced concrete to construct the equipment room.

construction ● Install a lightning proof device like a lightning rod outside
the room.
● The lightning proof ground shares the same grounding
body with the protective ground of the room.

Power cables ● After the low-voltage power cables are led into the room,
leading in the install the surge protector for the power cables in the AC
equipment voltage stabilizer and the AC power distribution panel
room need to (box). Correctly ground the surge protector nearby.
be equipped ● For an equipment room in urban area, install a power
with a surge supply surge protector with the nominal discharge current
protector of no less than 20 kA. For an equipment room that is built
in a suburb and subject to lightning strikes, install a power
supply surge protector with the nominal discharge current
of more than 60 kA. For an equipment room that is built in
a mountain area and subject to frequent lightning strikes,
or in a separate high-rise building in a city, install a power
supply surge protector with the nominal discharge current
of more than 100 kA.
● The ground cable of the surge protector should be no
longer than 1 m (3.28 ft).

Grounding for ● Connect the DC working ground (positive pole of the -48 V
DC power DC power supply or the negative pole of the 24 V DC power
distribution supply) with the indoor collective ground cable nearby. The
total ground cable should meet the maximum load of the
equipment.
● The power equipment must have a DC working ground
cable, which can connect the power equipment to the
collective ground cable of the telecommunication site (or
the protective ground bar of the equipment room).

Equipotential ● Properly ground the devices and auxiliary devices in the

connection room such as mobile base station, transmission, switching
equipment, power supply equipment, and cable distribution
frame. Connect all PGND cables to the collective protective
ground bar. Connect all PGND cables in one equipment
room to one protective ground bar.
● Apply joint grounding to the working ground and protective
ground of devices, which means the two share one
grounding network.
● The cable tray, rack or shell, metal ventilation pipe, metal
door or window of the equipment should be grounded for
protection.

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Item Requirements

General ● Do not connect the neutral line of the AC power cable with
requirements the protective ground of any telecom equipment in the
for grounding equipment room.
● Do not install a fuse or switch on the ground cable.
● All ground cables should be as short as possible, and
arranged in a straight line.

Grounding ● The grounding resistance must be lower than 1 ohm.

resistance ● The upper end of the grounding body should be at least 0.7
m (2.30 ft) over the ground. In cold areas, bury the
grounding body below the frozen ground.
● Measure the grounding resistance periodically to ensure
effective grounding.

Routing of ● Do not arrange the signal cables overhead in the

signal cable equipment room. All signal cables must be led into the site
underground.
● Use the cables with a metal jacket or place them into a
metal pipe if they come out/in the equipment room.
● Ground the idle lines inside the cable in the equipment
room.
● Signal cables should be deployed on internal walls. Do not
deploy outdoor aerial cables.
● Keep signal cables away from power cables and surge
protection devices.

Collective ● Use a ground ring or ground bar for the collective ground
ground cable cable.
● Do not use aluminum cables as ground cables. Adopt
measures to prevent electrification corrosion when
connecting different metal parts together.
● Use a copper busbar as the collective ground cable with a
cross-sectional area of no less than 120 mm2 (0.19 in.2), or
use the galvanized flat steel of the same resistance. Insulate
the collective ground cable from the reinforcing steel bars
of the building.

Grounding The grounding lead-in should be a maximum of 30 m (98.42

lead-in ft) long. Use the galvanized flat steel with cross-sectional area
of 40 mm x 4 mm (1.58 in. x 0.158 in.) or 50 mm x 5 mm
(1.97 in. x 0.197 in.).

4.2.2 Requirements for Power Supply

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4.2.2.1 Requirements for AC Power Supply

An AC power supply system consists of power mains, uninterruptible power
supplies (UPSs), and self-supplied electric generators. In addition to meeting the
requirements of the server load, the AC power supply must have a simple
connection line, safe operation, flexible scheduling, and easy maintenance.
The low-voltage power supply should be 3-phase, 5-wire mode or monophase 3-
wire mode. This AC power supply should be 110 V/220 V, with a frequency of 50
Hz.
The UPS should supply the same power and operate at the same phase as the
power mains. The switching time between the UPS and mains should be less than
10 ms; otherwise, the networking devices will reboot or reset.
For power distribution capacity in the equipment room, both the working current
and fault current of the devices should be considered. Ensure that independent AC
power supplies protect independent devices. Configure the current-carrying
capacity of the protection switch of the equipment room for more than that of the
devices.
Table 4-6 lists the voltage range of the AC power supply for the devices.

Table 4-6 Voltage range of AC power supply

Item Requirements

AC power capacity to -10% to +5% of the rated voltage

support the devices

AC power capacity to -15% to +10% of the rated voltage

support the power
modules and important
buildings

Frequency of alternating -4% to +4% of the rated value

current

Voltage wave shape sine Within 5% of the rated voltage

distortion

The automated electric generator must have a standard interface that supports
telecommunication protocols, remote telecommunication, monitoring, and control.
AC power cables should meet the following specifications:
● AC neutral should have a conductor with the same cross section as the phase
line.
● AC cables should have non-flammable insulation. The layout of AC cables
should comply with local regulations. Low-voltage power distribution rooms
should comply with local regulations.

4.2.2.2 Recommendations for AC Power Supply

The following are recommendations for the AC power supply.

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● If the voltage of the power mains that supply power directly to devices
exceeds the rated voltage by -10% to 5%, or exceeds the voltage range that
devices can support, a voltage regulating device or voltage stabilizing device
is required.
● If the mains do not supply power for the device directly, or if the mains
voltage exceeds the rated voltage by -15% to 10% or exceeds the input
voltage range of the DC power supply, a voltage regulating device or voltage
stabilizing device is required.
● A UPS or inverter power supply system is required to provide uninterrupted
AC power to support the telecommunication load.
● If abnormalities occur on the mains, telecommunication servers should be
equipped with a self-supplied electric generator to support the key
telecommunication load. The capacity should be not less than 150% to 200%
of the total uninterruptible power supply.
● Storage batteries are usually installed in a parallel connection of two groups.
UPS storage batteries are generally installed in one group. The redundancy
required for the UPS can rely on concatenation or parallel connection. When
an inverter or a UPS is used, the active inverter is determined by the
maximum power and a backup inverter is required.

4.2.2.3 Requirements for DC Power Supply

The equipment room should receive stable and reliable DC power. Deploy the
power equipment near the telecommunications equipment to make the DC feeder
as short as possible. To reduce power consumption and installation cost, the loop
voltage drop from the battery port to the equipment port should be less than 3.2
V.
● A large-scale enterprise can deploy an independent power supply system on
each floor to supply power to the telecommunications equipment room on
the respective floor.
● A medium-scale enterprise can use a power room and a battery room for
centralized power supply or use distributed power supply systems.
● A small-scale enterprise can deploy an integrated power supply system in its
equipment room but must take measures to prevent corrosive gases released
from batteries from eroding circuit boards of telecommunications equipment.
Table 4-7 lists the specifications for the DC power supply.

Table 4-7 Specifications for the DC power supply

Item Requirements

DC power Greater than 1.5 times the rated current

capacity to
support the
surge current

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Item Requirements

Regulated If the AC input voltage is in the range of 85% to 110% of the

voltage rated value, and the load current is in the range of 5% to
precision 100% of the rated value, the output voltage of the rectifier
ranges from -46.0 V to -56.4 V, with the regulated voltage
precision less than or equal to 1%.

Overshoot Integral value of the DC output voltage ±5%

amplitude of
switch on/off

Peak noise ≤200 mV

voltage

Dynamic The recovery time is less than 200 ms. The overshoot is in the
response range of the integral value of the DC output voltage ±5%.

4.2.2.4 Recommendations for DC Power Supply

The following are recommendations for the DC power supply.
● Use distributed power supply mode. Use multiple DC power supply systems
and put power equipment in multiple locations.
● Adopt a standard DC power supply system, and set the output voltage to the
communications equipment within the required range.
● Improve reliability of the AC power supply system to reduce the necessary
capacity of storage batteries. For small offices, increase the capacity of
storage batteries if it is difficult to enhance reliability of the AC power supply
system.
● The total capacity of the high-frequency switching rectifier must satisfy the
power of the communication loading and battery charging. If there are 10 or
fewer active rectifier modules, configure one backup module. If there are
more than 10 active modules, configure one backup module for every 10
active modules.
● Install storage batteries in two or more groups. The capacity is determined by
the duration for which the storage batteries must supply power. For most
offices, the batteries should be able to supply power for at least one hour.

4.3 Appendix C Equipment Grounding Specifications

4.3.1 General Grounding Specifications

Table 4-8 shows the general grounding specifications.

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Table 4-8 General grounding specifications

No. Description

1 The working ground and protective ground, including the shielded

ground and the lightning-proof ground of the cable distribution frame
should share the same grounding conductor.

2 The cable trays, shells, metal ventilation pipes, metal doors and windows
in the equipment room should be grounded for protection.

3 The metal parts of the equipment which are electrically floating in

normal conditions should be grounded for protection.

4 The ground cable must be connected securely to the protective ground

bar of the equipment room.

5 Do not use other equipment as part of the ground cable or electrical

connection.

4.3.2 Grounding Specifications for an Equipment Room

The grounding resistance of a comprehensive communication building should be
less than or equal to one ohm. The grounding resistance of an ordinary
communication office should be less than five ohms. The grounding resistance in
an area where the earth resistance rate is high should be less than 10 ohms.

4.3.3 Grounding Specifications for Devices

Table 4-9 lists the equipment grounding specifications.

Table 4-9 Equipment Grounding Specifications

No. Description

1 All communication devices and auxiliary devices (such as mobile base

stations, transmission and switching devices, power supply devices) in
the equipment room should be grounded for protection. Connect all
protective ground for various devices jointly to a general ground bar, and
then to the same protective ground bar in the room together with the
protective ground (PGND) of the device.

2 The PGND of the equipment is shorted to the copper ground bar

provided by the customer. The short-circuiting cable used should be a
yellow-green plastic insulated cable with a copper core and a cross-
sectional area greater than 25 sq. mm (0.039 sq. in.).

3 There are grounding terminals and grounding lugs at the lower part of
the front door, rear door and side panel of the cabinet, connected to the
grounding terminals of the cabinet framework through connection
cables with cross-sectional area of no less than 1.6 sq. mm (0.002 sq.
in.).

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No. Description

4 Ensure that all metal components of the cabinet conduct well. No

insulating coating should be sprayed on the connection part of the metal
components.

5 Connect the cabinets in the same row by fastening captive screws and
gaskets on the top of the cabinets. Do not spray any coating into a
rectangular area measuring 30 mm x 50 mm (1.18 in. x 1.97 in.) around
the connection hole for a captive bolt. Measures to prevent rust and
corrosion must be taken for this area. Zinc electroplating with iridescent
yellow chromate conversion coating should be applied to the gasket and
nut to ensure good electrical contact.

6 When combining cabinets of the same type, short-circuiting cables are

required to connect the ground busbars (if any) of the cabinets. The
cross-sectional area of the short-circuiting cable is 6 sq. mm (0.009 sq.
in.) and is no more than 300 mm (11.8 in.) long. Connect the two ends
of the short-circuiting cable to the ground busbar terminals of
neighboring cabinets and fix them firmly.

4.3.4 Grounding Specifications for Communications Power

Supply
Table 4-10 shows the grounding specifications for communication power supplies.

Table 4-10 Grounding specifications for communication power supplies

No. Description

1 The inlet for the AC power cable at the equipment room should be
equipped with a surge protection device (C-level) with a nominal
discharge current no less than 20 kA.

2 The protective ground for the power supply and that for communication
equipment share the same grounding conductor. If the power supply and
the equipment are in the same equipment room, use the same
protective ground bar for them if possible.

3 Use a surge protection circuit on the AC power interface.

4 The positive of the -48 V DC power supply or negative pole of the 24 V

DC power supply should be grounded at the output of the DC power
supply.

5 The working ground and protective ground of the DC power supply

equipment should use the same grounding conductor with the protective
ground of the switching equipment. If the power supply and equipment
are in the same equipment room, use the same protection ground bar
for them if possible.

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No. Description

6 Add surge protection on the DC power interface.

4.3.5 Grounding Specifications for Signal Cables

Table 4-11 lists the grounding specifications for signal cables.

Table 4-11 Grounding specifications for signal cables

No. Description

1 Equip the cable outdoors with a metal jacket, well grounded at both
ends, or connect the ends of the metal jacket to the protective ground
bar of the equipment room. For cables inside the equipment room,
install surge protection devices at the interface to the equipment. The
PGND cable for the surge protection devices should be as short as
possible.

2 The incoming and outgoing signal cables to and from the office and
unused wires inside the cable should be grounded for protection.

3 The Tone & Data Access (TDA) cable must pass through the Main
Distribution Frame (MDF) with surge protective device (SPD) when
going out of the office. The cable's shield layer should be connected to
the protective ground of the MDF. The MDF should use the same
grounding conductor as the cabinet.

4 Do not route signal cables overhead.

4.3.6 Specifications for Laying Out Grounding Cables

Table 4-12 shows the specifications for the ground cable.

Table 4-12 Specifications for laying out ground cables

No. Description

1 The grounding wire should not run parallel to or twist around the signal
cable.

2 Bury ground underground or arrange them indoors. Do not route ground

cables overhead.

3 Do not connect two cables together to extend the PGND cable, or add
any switches or fuses.

4 The PGND cable should be an alternating yellow and green plastic

insulated one with a copper core.

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No. Description

5 The neutral line of the AC power cable cannot be connected to the

protective ground of transmission and communication equipment in the
equipment room.

6 A PGND cable should be as short as possible, with a length of no more

than 45 m (147.64 ft).

4.4 Appendix D Engineering Labels for Cables

An engineering label serves as an identifier for on-site installation and
maintenance after the installation. Labels on the cables facilitate correct and
orderly connection of cables, and easy maintenance after installation.

Engineering labels are specialized for power cables and signal cables:
● Signal cables include network cables, optical fibers, and user cables.
● Power cables include the AC power cables and DC power cables.

NOTE

Fill in labels according to specified requirements to keep consistency of labels in the

equipment room. Make a relevant statement in the self-check report.

4.4.1 Introduction to Labels

4.4.1.1 Label Materials

Features:
● Thickness: 0.09 mm (0.004 in.)
● Color: chalk white
● Material: polyester (PET)
● Ambient temperature: -29°C (-20.2°F) to +149°C (300.2°F)
● Printed by a laser printer and written with a marker
● Pass UL and CSA authentication

4.4.1.2 Type and Structure

Label for Signal Cables

The label for signal cables is L-shaped with fixed dimensions, as shown in Figure
4-29.

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Figure 4-29 Label for signal cables

To specify more clearly the position of a cable, use the dividing lines on the label.
For example, there is a dividing line between the cabinet number and the chassis
number, and another one between the chassis number and the slot number. Each
dividing line is light blue (Pantone 656c) and 1.5 mm x 0.6 mm (0.06 in. x 0.02
in.).
The cut dotted line helps to fold the label when affixed to the cable, and its size is
1 mm x 2 mm (0.04 in. x 0.08 in.).
The word "TO:" (upside down in the figure) at the lower right corner of the label
is used to identify the opposite end of the cable on which the label is affixed.

Power Cable Label

The label for power cables should be attached to the identification plate on the
cable ties that are attached to the cable. The identification plate has an embossed
area 0.2 mm x 0.6 mm (0.008 in. x 0.02 in.) around (symmetric on both sides), and
the area in the middle is for affixing the label, as shown in Figure 4-30.

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Figure 4-30 Power cable label

4.4.1.3 Label Printing

The contents can be printed or written on the labels. Printing is recommended for
the sake of high efficiency and eye-pleasant layout.

Template for Printing

You can obtain a template from the Huawei local office to print labels.
Follow these instructions to use the template:
● You can modify the contents of the template. Do not change settings of
centered characters, direction, and fonts.

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● If many characters need to be filled in, decrease the font size, but make sure
that the printouts are clear and legible.

Merging Cells in the Template

To merge two or more cells, do as follows:
1. Select Edit/Select All.
2. Select Format/Borders and Shading/Borders. Select Box tab and click OK.
3. Drag the mouse to select cells to be merged and select the Table/Merge
Cells.

Requirements on the Printer

To print labels, use a laser jet printer of any model. Before printing labels, set up
the page and try printing.
1. Try printing on ordinary paper with both sides blank. Place the blank paper
over the whole page of the label paper, and check whether the page setup
conforms to the label layout.
2. Make sure the printer properties, such as "paper size" and "direction", have
been set correctly.
– If the printout conforms to the sheet of labels, print the labels on the
label paper.
– If the printout does not conform, adjust the page setup and try printing
again until the correct printout is produced.

The method for adjusting the page setup is as follows.

1. Select File/Page Setup.
2. Select Layout and set Header and Footer as 0.
3. Select the Margins tab page. Select Left for Gutter Position and adjust the
values of Top, Bottom, Left, and Right.
NOTE

If the warning prompt as shown in Figure 4-31 appears before printing, click Ignore
to continue the printing.

Figure 4-31 Warning prompt before printing

After the page setup has been made correctly, save it for future use. This page
setup is only necessary the first time you use the template to print the labels.

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Requirements for Feeding the Printer

The label paper consists of two layers and has undergone multiple processing
procedures such as printing and cutting. No matter what model of printer you use,
feed in the labels one page at a time. To avoid jamming the labels, never use the
auto-feed mode.
Feed in the label paper in the correct direction to ensure that the text is printed in
a correct position.

Requirements for the Printed Label

Make sure that the printed labels satisfy the following requirements:
● All the printouts must be on the label, and nothing should be printed on the
backing layer of the label page.
● Contents in the cells should be aligned in the center. In a single-line printout,
the dividing lines and the word "TO:" should not be covered by printed
characters.
● When the cells are merged and the printouts are made in multiple lines, avoid
covering the word "TO:" when printing the text. Use the space bar to move
the text to the next line.

4.4.1.4 Writing Labels

Writing Tools
To make sure the printouts are clear and legible, use black markers instead of
ball-point pens to write the labels.
If no marker is available, black ball-point pens are allowed, although not
recommended. Compared with ball-point pens, waterproof markers are better.
When writing with a ball-point pen, do not leave the oil on the label, which may
contaminate the label and blur the words.

NOTE

The delivered marker has two nibs. Use the smaller nib to write the labels.

Font
For the sake of legibility, use standard block letters and numbers as shown in
Table 4-13 (Times New Roman).

Table 4-13 Standard typeface for handwriting

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 A B C D E F G H

I J K L M N O P Q

R S T U V W X Y Z

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Determine the size of characters based on the number of letters or digits and
ensure that the characters are distinct and tidy.
Placement of text on a label is shown in Figure 4-32.

Figure 4-32 Placement of text on a label

4.4.1.5 Attaching Labels

After printing or writing the label, remove the label from the page and attach it to
the signal cable, or the identification plate of the power cable. The methods for
attaching labels are described in the following sections.

Label for Signal Cables

● Choose the place to attach labels.
The label is attached 2 cm (0.79 in.) from the connector on a signal cable. In
special cases (for example, to avoid cable bending or affecting other cables),
other positions are allowed to attach the labels. The rectangular part with
text is attached facing right or downward, as shown in Figure 4-33. The
details are as follows:
– The identification card is to the right of the cable in vertical cabling.
– The identification card should be downward when you lay out the cable
horizontally.

Figure 4-33 Text area of the label

● Procedure for attaching labels

Figure 4-34 shows the methods and procedures for attaching labels.

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Figure 4-34 Label for signal cables

Power Cable Label

Remove the label from the backing page, and attach it to the identification plate
on the cable tie. The label should be attached to the rectangular flute on the
identification plate, and attached to only one side of the identification plate. The
cable ties are bundled at 2 cm (0.79 in.) from the connectors, and other positions
are allowed in special circumstances.
Cable ties should be bound on both ends of a cable. After the bundling, the
finished identification plate should be on top of the cable in horizontal cabling, or
on the right side of the cable in vertical cabling, as shown in Figure 4-35. The
details are as follows:
● The identification card is to the right of the cable in vertical cabling.
● The identification card is on the top of the cable in horizontal cabling. Make
sure that the label is facing out.

Figure 4-35 Binding the label for the power cable

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4.4.1.6 Contents of Engineering Labels

Contents of Labels for Power Cables

Labels for power cables are affixed on only one side of the identification plates.
On the labels, there is information (the part after the word "TO:") about the
location of the device on the other end of the cable, like the location of control
cabinet, distribution box or power socket.

Contents of Labels for Signal Cables

The two sides of the label affixed on the signal cable carry information about the
location of the ports connected to both ends of the cable. Figure 4-36 shows the
information on both sides of the labels affixed to the signal cables.
● Area 1 contains the location information of the local end of the cable.
● Area 2 (with the word "TO:") contains the location information of the
opposite end of the cable.
● Area 3 has been folded up inside the label.

Figure 4-36 Printed parts on the label for signal cables

Seen from the cabling end of the equipment, the text part of the label is on the
right side of the cable. The side with "TO:" that is facing outside carries the
location information of the opposite end; and the other side carries the location
information of the local end.
In other words, the information in Area 1 at one end is the same as the
information in Area 2 at the other end of the cable.

4.4.1.7 Precautions for Using Engineering Labels

When using labels, pay attention to the following points:
● When printing, writing, or attaching labels, keep the labels clean.
● Since the label paper is made of moistureproof material, ink-jet printers and
ink pens cannot be used to print and write labels.
● Labels should be attached neatly. New-type labels are L-shaped. If they are
pasted at incorrect locations or in the incorrect direction, the appearance of
the device is affected.
● Power cable ties should be attached in the same positions on power cables,
with identification plates on the same side.

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● The positions of "up", "down", "left" or "right" are all based on the viewpoint
of the engineering person who is working on the label.

4.4.2 Engineering Labels for Optical Fibers

These labels are affixed to the optical fibers that connect the optical interfaces on
the boards in a chassis, or on the device boxes. There are two types of labels for
optical cables:
● One is for the fiber that connects the optical interfaces on two devices.
● The other is for the fiber that connects the device and the ODF.

4.4.2.1 Labels for the Optical Fibers Connecting Devices

Meaning of the Label

Table 4-14 lists information on both sides of the labels affixed to the optical fibers
that connect two devices.

Table 4-14 Information on labels affixed to the fibers between two devices

Content Meaning Example

MN-B-C-D- MN: cabinet M: The cabinet rows from front to back are
R/T number numbered from A to Z.
N: The cabinet columns from left to right are
numbered from 01 to 99.
For example, A01 is the cabinet in row A and
column 01.

B: chassis Numbered in bottom-up order with two digits,

number for example, 01.

C: physical Numbered in top-down and left-right order

slot number starting from 01. For example, 01 is the first slot
at the top left of the chassis.

D: optical Numbered in top-down and left-right order,

interface consistent with the port sequence number on
number. the device.

R: Receiving -
interface
T: optical
transmitting
interface

Example of the Label

Figure 4-37 shows a sample label on an optical fiber.

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Figure 4-37 Sample label on an optical fiber between two devices

The meaning of the label is listed in Figure 4-37.

● "A01-01-05-01-R" indicates that the local end of the optical fiber is connected
to the optical receiving interface 01 in slot 5, chassis 01 in the cabinet in row
A, column 01 in the machine room.
● "G01-01-01-01-T" indicates that the opposite end of the optical fiber is
connected with optical transmitting interface 01 in slot 01, chassis 01 in the
cabinet in row G, column 01 in the machine room.

4.4.2.2 Labels for the Optical Fibers Connecting the Device and an ODF

Meaning of the Labels

Table 4-15 shows information on both sides of labels attached to an optical fiber
between a device and an optical distribution frame (ODF).

Table 4-15 Information on labels affixed to a fiber between a device and an ODF
Content Meaning Example

MN-B-C-D- MN: cabinet For example, A01.

R/T number

B: chassis Numbered in bottom-up order with two digits,

number for example, 01.

C: physical slot Numbered in top-down and left-right order

number starting from 01. For example, 01 is the first
slot at the top left of the chassis.

D: optical Numbered in top-down and left-right order,

interface consistent with the port sequence number on
number. the device.

R: Optical -
receiving
interface
T: optical
transmitting
interface

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Content Meaning Example

ODF-MN-B- MN: row M: The cabinet rows from front to back are
C-R/T number and numbered from A to Z.
column N: The cabinet columns from left to right are
number of an numbered from 01 to 99.
ODF
For example, G01 is the ODF of row G and
column 01.

B: row number Range from 01 to 99, for example, 01-01.

of the terminal
device

C: column
number of the
terminal
device

R: Optical -
receiving
interface
T: optical
transmitting
interface

Example of the Label

Figure 4-38 shows a sample label on an optical fiber.

Figure 4-38 Sample label on an optical fiber between the device and the ODF

Meaning of the label in Figure 4-38

● "ODF-G01-01-01-R" indicates that the local end of the optical fiber is
connected to the optical receiving terminal in row 01, column 01 of the ODF
in row G, column 01 in the machine room.
● "A01-01-05-01-R" indicates that the opposite end of the optical fiber is
connected to optical receiving interface 1 in slot 05, chassis 01 in the cabinet
in row A, column 01 in the machine room.

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Applicable Ranges
The labels can be applied to Ethernet cables.

Label Content
Table 4-16 shows the information on both sides of the labels affixed to Ethernet
cables.
You can also decide the label content based on the actual environment. If the
device is not installed in the cabinet, for example, you can remove the cabinet
number.

Table 4-16 Information on the Ethernet cables

Content Meaning Example

MN-B-C-D MN: cabinet For example, A01 is the first cabinet in row A.
number

B: chassis Numbered in bottom-up order with two

number digits, for example, 01.

C: physical slot Numbered with two digits in top-down and

number left-right order. For example, 01.

D: network port Numbered in top-down and left-right orders.

number For example, 01.

MN-Z MN: cabinet For example, B02 is the second cabinet in

number row B.

Z: Location Fill in the location number of the terminal

number device on site. If the cable is connected to a
device in a cabinet, specify the serial
numbers of the cabinet, the chassis, and the
Ethernet interface of the device. For example,
B02-03-12. If the cable is connected to the
Network Management Station (NMS),
specify the specific location of the NMS.

The contents of the labels for network cables connecting hubs and devices or
agents and the network cables for other purposes should be specified according to
actual connections. The details are as follows:
● For a network cable connecting a hub and device, the label on the hub end
should indicate the numbers of the chassis and cabinet where the hub resides,
and the serial number on the hub. The label on the device end should indicate
the number of the chassis and cabinet where the device is located. If the
device is a standalone device, provide the specific position of the device.
● For a network cable connecting a hub and an agent or terminal, the label on
the agent or terminal end should contain the serial number of the network
interface. The definitions of the cabinet number and chassis number are the
same as those described in Table 4-16.

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● If the hub is a standalone device without a cabinet or chassis, the label should
contain specific location information that identifies the hub.

The serial number on the hub, the network interface number of the agent or
terminal, and the location of the standalone device should be specified according
to actual connections.

Label Example
Figure 4-39 shows a sample label on an Ethernet cable.

Figure 4-39 Sample label on an Ethernet cable

Meaning of the label in Figure 4-39.

● "A01-03-01-01" indicates that one end of the network cable is connected to
network interface 01 in slot 01, chassis 03 of the cabinet in row A, column 01
in the equipment room.
● "B02-03-01" indicates that another end of the network cable is connected to
network interface 01 in chassis 03 of the cabinet on row B, column 02 in the
equipment room. No slot number is given.

4.4.4 Engineering Labels for User Cables

Attach labels to both ends of a user cable to indicate the locations of the cable on
the device and main distribution frame (MDF).

Meaning of the Engineering Labels for User Cables

Table 4-17 shows the contents of the labels.

Table 4-17 Contents of the engineering labels for user cables

Content Meaning Example

MN-B-C-D MN: cabinet For example, A01 is the first cabinet in row
number A.

B: frame Numbered in the bottom-up order with two

number digits, for example, 03.

C: physical slot Numbered with two digits in top-down and

number left-right order. For example, 01.

D: cable number Numbered with two digits in top-down and

left-right order. For example, 01.

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Content Meaning Example

MDF-MN-B-C MN: row M: The rows of cabinets from front to back

number and are numbered from A to Z. N: The columns
column number of cabinets from left to right are numbered
of the MDF from 01 to 99. For example, G01 is the MDF
of Row G and Column 01.

B: row number Ranges from 01 to 99, for example, 01-01.

of the terminal
device

C: column
number of the
terminal device

Example of the Label

Figure 4-40 shows a sample label on a user cable.

Figure 4-40 Sample label on a user cable

The meaning of the label in Figure 4-40 is as follows:

● "A01-03-01-01" indicates that the local end of the user cable is connected to
port 1 in slot 1, chassis 03 of the cabinet in row A, column 01 in the
equipment room.
● "MDF-G01-01-01" indicates that the opposite end of the user cable is
connected to the terminal in row 01, column 01 of the MDF in row G, column
01 in the equipment room.

4.4.5 Engineering Labels for Power Cables

4.4.5.1 Engineering Labels for DC Power Cables

These labels are affixed to the DC power cables that provide power supply for
cabinets, including the -48 V, PGND, and BGND cables. Here, the DC power cables
also include power cables and PGND cables.

The labels for DC power cables are affixed to one side of the identification plates
on cable ties. For details of the labels, see Table 4-18.

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Table 4-18 Contents of the label

Content Meaning

MN(BC)- MN(BC): BC is written right under MN.

B--48Vn B: chassis number, numbered in bottom-up order with two
digits, for example, 01.
MN(BC)-B-
BGND N: power socket number, numbered as 1 to 3 in the bottom-
up and left-to-right orders.
MN(BC)-B- On the loaded cabinet side, only MN is used to identify the
PGND cabinet.
On the power cabinet side, MN identifies the row and column
number of the power distribution equipment like a control
cabinet and distribution box, and BC identifies the row and
column number of the -48 V connector. If there is no row
number or column number, or the connector can be identified
without them, BC can be omitted. It is unnecessary to identify
the row and column number for BGND and PGND.

The label only carries location information about the destination direction of the
power cable whereas information about the local end is unnecessary. That is, the
label only carries location information about the opposite equipment, the control
cabinet, or the distribution box. Table 4-18 lists the information on two -48 V
power supplies on the label. The information on other DC voltages, such as 24 V
and 60 V should be given in similar methods.
Make sure that labels are affixed in the correct direction. That is, after the cable
ties are bundled onto the cable, the identification plates with the labels should
face up, and the text on the labels in the same cabinet should be in the same
direction. For details, see Figure 4-41.

Figure 4-41 Example of the labels for DC power cables

The meaning of the label in Figure 4-41 is as follows:

● On the loaded cabinet side, the label "A01/B08--48V2" on the cable indicates
that the cable is -48 V DC supply, which is from the eighth connector in row B
of -48 V bus bar in the cabinet in row A, and column 1 in the equipment
room.

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● On the distribution box side, the label "B03--48V2" indicates that the cable is
-48 V DC supply, connected to DC power socket 2 in row B, column 03 in the
equipment room.

NOTE

In the power distribution box or the first power cabinet of a row in a transmission
equipment room, every terminal block on the -48 V connector bar has a numeric
identification. For example, in the above label of "A01/B08--48V2", "08" (or sometimes "8")
is the numeric identification of the terminal block.

PGND and BGND are two copper bars, on which the terminal blocks are short-
circuited. Therefore, it makes no difference which terminal is connected to them. It
is only necessary to give the row and column of the power distribution box,
instead of giving the specific serial number of the terminal block on the copper
bar. For example, if the label on the loaded cabinet side is "A01-BGND", it means
that the power cable is a BGND that connects BGND copper bar in the power
distribution box in row A, column 01 in the machine room. Information on the
labels for PGND cables should be given in a similar way.

4.4.5.2 Engineering Labels for AC Power Cables

These labels are affixed to both ends of an AC power cable that provides AC
power supply to cabinets, including 110/220 V, PGND, and BGND cables. The
110/220 V AC cables and related PGND and BGND cables are covered with an
insulating sheath, so the labels need to contain only the word "AC" and the
cabinet numbers.
The labels for AC power cables are affixed to one side of the identification plates
on cable ties. For details, see Table 4-19.

Table 4-19 Label content

Content Meaning

MN-(B)-ACn MN: serial number of the cabinet or the socket where the
power is led in
B: chassis number, numbered in bottom-up order with two
digits, for example, 01.
n: power port number, numbered as 1 to 3 in bottom-up and
left-to-right order.
Serial number of the socket where the power is led in: the
location of the socket is marked according to the actual
situation. If the sockets can be identified by row numbers and
column numbers, they can be numbered following the same
rule for the cabinets. If the sockets cannot be identified by
rows and columns, specify the detailed locations to avoid
confusion with other sockets.

The label only carries location information about the opposite equipment and the
power socket; information about the local end is unnecessary.
Make sure that labels are affixed in the correct direction. That is, after the cable
ties are bundled onto the cable, the identification plates with the labels should

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face up, and the text on the labels in the same cabinet should be in the same
direction, as shown in Figure 4-42.

Figure 4-42 Labels for AC power cables

Meaning of the label in Figure 4-42.

● On the equipment cabinet side, the label marked "A01-AC1" indicates that
the power cable is connected to the first AC power socket of row A and
column 01 in the equipment room.
● On the power socket side, the label marked "B01-AC1" indicates that the
power cable is connected to the first AC power socket in the cabinet of row B
and column 01 in the equipment room.

4.5 Appendix E Guide to Using Optical Modules

Common Faults of an Optical Module

1. An optical module is not completely installed in position.
If the optical module is not completely installed in position and the latch boss
is not secured, the device cannot identify the optical module. After the optical
module works for a long time, it will be ejected under external stress.
2. The optical receptacle on an optical module is contaminated.
If an optical module is not cleaned or protected properly, contaminants may
accumulate on the fiber pin in the optical module. As a result, the coupling
efficiency is reduced, optical signals are cut off, or even worse, the surface of
the fiber pin is damaged permanently.
3. An optical module is burnt.
If high-power optical signals (caused by an optical time domain reflectometer
or self-loop test) are transmitted through an optical module that is used for
long-distance transmission but no optical attenuator is used, the optical
power will exceed the overload power of the avalanche photodiode (APD).
Then the optical module is burnt.
The preceding faults lead to temporary or long-term cut-off of optical signals; or
even cause permanent damages to the optical module, affecting communication
services.

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Measures to Prevent a Loosened Optical Module

1. When installing an optical module, insert it in position. If you hear a click or
feel a slight shake, it indicates that the latch boss is secured.
If the latch boss is not secured, the gold finger of the optical module is not in
good contact with the connector on the board. In this case, the link may be
connected but optical signals will be cut off or the optical module will be
loosened when the optical module is shaken or hit.
2. Figure 4-43 shows the release handle on an optical module when it is open
and closed. When inserting the optical module, make sure that the release
handle is closed. At this time, the latch boss locks the optical module. After
the optical module is inserted, try pulling it out to see if it is installed in
position. If the optical module cannot be pulled out, it is secured.

Figure 4-43 State of the release handle

Measures to Prevent Receptacle Contamination

1. Cleaning tissues must be prepared on site. You need to clean the optical
connector before inserting it in the receptacle. This protects the receptacle
against contamination on the surface of the optical connector.

Figure 4-44 Cleaning optical fibers with special cleaning tissues

NOTE

Place at least three cleaning tissues on the work bench. As shown in Figure 4-44, wipe
the end of an optical connector from left to right or from right to left on a cleaning
tissue, and then move the connector end to the unused part of the cleaning tissue to
continue.
2. Cover an unused optical module with a protective cap to prevent dust, as
shown in Figure 4-45.

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Figure 4-45 Installing a protective cap

If no protective cap is available, use fibers to protect the optical module, as

shown in Figure 4-46.

Figure 4-46 Using fibers to protect an optical module

3. Cover unused optical connectors with protective caps, as shown in Figure

4-47, and then lay out fibers on the fiber rack or coil them in a fiber
management tray to prevent fibers from being squeezed.

Figure 4-47 Installing a protective cap on a fiber

4. If a receptacle or an optical connector has not been used for a long time and
is not covered with a protective cap, you need to clean it before using it. Clean
a receptacle with a cotton swab, as shown in Figure 4-48. Clean an optical
connector with cleaning tissues.

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Figure 4-48 Cleaning a receptacle with a cotton swab

NOTICE

When cleaning a receptacle, insert the cotton swab and turn it slowly in the
receptacle. Do not use too much strength because the receptacle may be
damaged.

5. If optical signals are lost during the operation of a device, use the preceding
method to clean the receptacle or the optical connector. In this manner, the
possibility of contamination can be excluded.

Measures to Prevent an Optical Module from Being Burnt

1. Before using an optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR) to test the
connectivity or the attenuation of optical signals, disconnect the optical fibers
from the optical module. Otherwise, the optical module will be burnt.
2. When performing a self-loop test, use an optical attenuator. Do not loosen
the optical connector instead of the optical attenuator.

Precautions
1. The optical connector should be vertically inserted in the receptacle to avoid
damages to the receptacle.
2. Fibers must be inserted into optical modules of the corresponding type. That
is, multimode fibers must be inserted into multimode optical modules, and
single mode fibers must be inserted into single mode optical modules. If a
fiber is inserted into an optical module of a different mode, faults may occur.
For example, optical signals will be lost.

4.6 Appendix F Fault Tag

*Customer name:

Address:

Contact person:

Tel.: Fax:

Category*: □ RMA □ Return □ Analysis

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Descripti
on of the
Product Fault Fault
BOM Descripti Bar Occurrin Phenome Category Software
Code on Code* g Date* na* No.* Version*

Reasons for Repairing (Category No.):

Category No. includes the following eight types:

F001 - Wear out damaged (◊ In warranty Period ◊ Out of warranty period)
F002 - Deployment damaged
F003 - Intransit damaged
F004 - Version upgrade
F005 - Batch replace
F007 - Overdue spare parts inspecting
F008 - Others
F011 - Running circumstance change

Note:
● For optical interface cards returned, the optical interfaces should be covered
with protection caps.
● In general, the analysis card will not be returned to you. If you have any
special requirements, please contact Huawei.
● One Fault Tag should be adapted in one return category, such as RMA/
Return/Analysis.
● The items marked with "*" are the mandatory fields that you must fill in.

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