Specifications
Chapter  2 Installation and Setup  Installation and Operation Manual 
2-2  Required Equipment  Optimux-106 Ver. 6.1 
Uplink Connections 
Each fiber optic uplink interface is terminated in two ST, SC, FC/PC, or SC/APC 
connectors, in accordance with the customer’s order. The maximum allowable 
attenuation depends on the interface option ordered (refer to 
Table 1-1
). 
When working with the WDM option, connect only one fiber optic cable per link. 
SF1 must work opposite SF2. SF1 cannot work opposite SF1, and SF2 cannot 
work opposite SF2. 
Front and Rear Panel Clearance 
Allow at least 90 cm (36 inches) of clearance in the front for operator access. Allow 
at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance in the rear for interface cable connections. 
Avoid sharp bends when planning the routing of fiber optic cables. 
Ambient Temperature 
The ambient operating temperature of the Optimux-106 is 0° to 50°C (32 to 
122°F), at a relative humidity of up to 90%, non-condensing. 
2.2  Package Contents 
The Optimux-106 package contains the following: 
•  Optimux-106 multiplexer unit 
•  AC power cable (two cables when ordered with redundant power supply) 
•  DC adapter plug (if a DC power supply is ordered) 
•  Control port cable: CBL-MUSB-DB9F 
•  Alarm port cable: CBL-RJ45-DB9/F 
•  RM-33-2 rack mount kit for the plastic enclosure unit (if ordered) 
•  RM-35 or WM-35 rack mount kits for the metal enclosure unit (if ordered) 
•  Technical documentation CD. 
2.3  Required Equipment 
The following equipment is required to install Optimux-106: 
•  Fiber optic cables (for optical uplink interface) 
•  RJ-45 T1 connector cables (for balanced tributary interface) 
•  RJ-45 Ethernet connector cable category 5 
•  Philips screwdriver (for installation in 19-inch rack). 










