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PA-POS-1OC3 Single-Port Port Adapter Installation and Configuration Guide
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Preparing for Installation
This chapter describes the general equipment, safety, and site preparation requirements for installing the
PA-POS-1OC3. This chapter contains the following sections:
• Required Tools and Equipment, page 2-1
• Software and Hardware Requirements, page 2-2
• Checking Hardware and Software Compatibility, page 2-3
• Safety Guidelines, page 2-4
• FCC Class A Compliance, page 2-11
Required Tools and Equipment
You need the following tools and parts to install the PA-POS-1OC3. If you need additional equipment,
contact a service representative for ordering information.
• PA-POS-1OC3, or PA-POS-1OC3=
• One LC-type duplex or two LC-type simplex, multimode, or single-mode optical fiber cables to
connect the interface with the network. (Single-mode and multimode optical fiber cables for the
PA-POS-1OC3 are not available from Cisco Systems but are available from commercial cable
vendors. For information about optical fiber cables, see the “OC-3 Optical Fiber Specifications”
section on page 1-4 and the “Cables and Connectors” section on page 1-7.)
• Phillips screwdriver (1 or 2)
• Your own electrostatic discharge (ESD)-prevention equipment or the disposable grounding wrist
strap included with all upgrade kits, field-replaceable units (FRUs), and spares
• Antistatic mat
• Antistatic container