
TCX1000 2-Degree 8-Channel Multiplexer
Quick Start Guide
About This Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Step 1: Prepare Your Site for the TCX1000-2D8CMD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step 2: Unpack the TCX1000-2D8CMD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step 3: Mount the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step 4: Install the TCX1000-2D8CMD in the Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Step 5: Connect the TCX1000-2D8CMD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Warnings Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
NEBS Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Compliance Statements for EMC Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
European Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
United States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TCX Series Documentation and Release Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Requesting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Self-Help Online Tools and Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Opening a Case with JTAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About This Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide contains information you need to install and connect the Juniper Networks TCX1000 2-Degree, 8-Channel
Multiplexer. For complete installation instructions, see the TCX1000 Programmable ROADM Hardware Guide at
https://www.juniper.net/documentation/, or scan the QR code at the bottom of the page to go directly to the hardware guide.
WARNING: This Quick Start Guide contains a summary of safety warnings in “Safety Warnings Summary” on page 5.
For a complete list of warnings for the TCX1000-2D8CMD module, including translations, see the TCX1000
Programmable ROADM Hardware Guide at https://www.juniper.net/documentation/.
The TCX1000-2D8CMD is a standalone passive splitter that acts as a simple port multiplier. It is a rack-mounted module that is
installed alongside the TCX1000-RDM20.

TCX1000 2-Degree 8-Channel Multiplexer Quick Start Guide
Step 1: Prepare Your Site for the TCX1000-2D8CMD
Beforeinstalling the TCX1000-2D8CMDmodule,makesureyoursitemeets all power, environmental, and clearancerequirements.
NOTE: To mount the TCX1000-2D8CMD in a rack, you need the TCX1000-RCK-1 kit. This kit is separately orderable.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to install the TCX1000-2D8CMD:
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) grounding strap (not provided).
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Screwdriver appropriate for the rack-mounting screws (not provided).
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TCX1000-RCK-1 kit (separately orderable), which includes these items:
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Chassis to mount the TCX1000-2D8CMD
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Four self-tapping bolts to secure the chassis to the rack
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Two 19-in. front mounting brackets (preinstalled on the chassis)
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Two 21-in. and two 23-in. mounting brackets
Step 2: Unpack the TCX1000-2D8CMD
For detailed instructions on how to unpack the box and verify the parts received for the TCX1000-2D8CMD, see the TCX1000
Programmable ROADM Hardware Guide at https://www.juniper.net/documentation/.
Step 3: Mount the Chassis
To mount the TCX1000-RCK-1 chassis on two posts in a rack using the 19-in. mounting brackets:
NOTE: The 19-in. front brackets are attached to the chassis when they are shipped. If you want to attach the 21-in.
or 23-in. brackets, unscrew the 19-in. brackets from the chassis, and attach the 21-in. or 23-in. brackets by using the
same screws.
NOTE: This procedure requires two persons. Do not attempt to do it alone.
1. Attach an ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and to a site ESD point.
NOTE: Place the rack in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and maintenance, and
secure it to the building structure.
2. Have one person grasp both sides of the chassis, lift it, and position it in the rack so that the front brackets are aligned with
the rack holes. See Figure 1.
3. Have a second person secure the front of the chassis to the rack using four mounting screws (and cage nuts and washers if
your rack requires them). Tighten the screws. See Figure 1.
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Figure 1: Installing the Chassis on a Rack
Step 4: Install the TCX1000-2D8CMD in the Chassis
TCX1000 2-Degree 8-Channel Multiplexer Quick Start Guide
To install the TCX1000-2D8CMD in the chassis:
1. Attach the ESD grounding strap to your bare wrist and to a site ESD point.
2. Remove the blank cover by pulling the knobs of the snap latch (located on either side) and pulling the cover out. See Figure 2.
Figure 2: Removing the Blank Cover from the Module Slot
3. Lift the TCX1000-2D8CMD and carefully align it with the slot in the chassis, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Installing the TCX1000-2D8CMD in the Chassis
4. Slide the TCX1000-2D8CMD until it is fully seated in the slot. Push the knobs in fully on the snap latch (located on either side)
to lock in the TCX1000-2D8CMD.
5. Install additional modules if needed by following the same steps. You can install up to three modules in the chassis.
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