The AOC looks like a network cable, but is actually a prefabricated optical cable connecting two optical engines. During construction, if the copper cable is pulled hard, the entire cable will be scrapped. This article talks about stress, excess length handling and plugging and unplugging habits.

Who bears the force between the head and the thread body?

Both ends of the AOC are non-repairable optical components. When plugging or unplugging, you should grasp the buckle at the head end and do not let the cable body bear the tension. When routing cables across cabinets, place the cables first and then align the ports. Pull the connector handles40G to 10G AOC active optical cableIf the branch section is pushed up to the equipment, it is easy to break off the root fiber and cause micro-bend loss, which is manifested as the link can be up but the bit error is high.

The correct way to store the remaining length

• The diameter of the coil should be no less than 30 mm. Use Velcro to loosen it and do not fold it into a figure-8 shape.
• The remaining length should be placed on the cable management rack or the side wall of the cabinet, and should not be pressed under the equipment or in the gap of the cabinet door.
• Cable troughs at corners should be covered with covers, and exposed sections should be kept away from metal edges and corners.
• Maintain regular spacing when running in parallel with strong electricity. Optical cables are not affected by electromagnetism but the devices at both ends are sensitive.

Unplugging and marking habits

The 10 Gigabit segment in the deep cabinet is commonly used10G AOC active optical cable, the direction of the pull ring at the head end should be consistent with the direction in which the device is pulled out, otherwise the reaction of the pull ring during maintenance will hold the port in place. The same number is attached to both ends of each wire. When rerouting, find the wire according to the number. Do not perform any test actions such as plugging or unplugging while the power is on. Cover dust-proof plugs on ports that have not been used for a long time, and plug them when the AOC is put away.

The advantage of AOC is that it requires no modules, no cleaning, and can be plugged in upon arrival, provided that no force beyond the design is exerted on it. EB-LINK is shipped according to the order length and marked with the minimum coiling diameter. If you are not sure about the method on site, please contact 0755-83179002.