Specifications
Optimux-106 Ver. 6.1  Site Requirements and Prerequisites  2-1 
Chapter  2 
Installation and Setup 
Optimux-106 is delivered completely assembled. It is designed for operation as a 
desktop unit or for mounting in a 19-inch rack. For instructions on rack mounting, 
refer to the 
Rack Mounting Kit for 19-inch Racks
 guide that comes with the RM kit. 
Mechanical and electrical installation procedures for Optimux-106 are provided in 
the following sections. 
After installing the unit, refer to 
Chapter 3
 for system operating instructions. 
In case a problem is encountered, refer to 
Chapter 5
 for test and diagnostics 
instructions. 
No internal setting, adjustment, maintenance, or repairs may be performed by 
either the operator or the user; such activities may be performed only by a skilled 
technician who is aware of the hazards involved. 
Always observe standard safety precautions during installation, operation, and 
maintenance of this product. 
Before installing the product, review Handling Energized Products
at the 
beginning of the manual. 
2.1  Site Requirements and Prerequisites 
Power 
Install Optimux-106 units powered by the wide-range AC/DC power within 1.5m 
(5 feet) of an easily accessible grounded AC outlet capable of furnishing a supply 
voltage in the range of 100-240 VAC or -40 to -72 VDC. 
Tributary Connections 
The tributary interface has four RJ-45 connectors. If ordered, there is an RJ-45 
connector for the USER-ETH port. 
Appendix A
 shows the pin allocation for the RJ-
45 connectors. 
The maximum allowable line attenuation between each tributary port and the 
user's equipment is 6 dB. 
Warning 
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