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A Yes, by using a "Backplane Inspection Probe." After you've removed and checked a connector that is attached to the front of the backplane, it's a simple matter to attach the probe in place of the connector you've removed. The self-illuminated probe can then "see"...

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Published inFiberoptic Product News Vol. 18; no. 6; p. 3
Main Author Bruno, John C
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier, Inc 01.06.2003
Subjects
Communications equipment
Connectors
Electronics
Fiber optic communications
Manufacturing
Servers
Trouble shooting
United States
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Summary:A Yes, by using a "Backplane Inspection Probe." After you've removed and checked a connector that is attached to the front of the backplane, it's a simple matter to attach the probe in place of the connector you've removed. The self-illuminated probe can then "see" the fiber that's coming in from the back of the unit. The probe sends the magnified image to a monitor for easy viewing.
ISSN:1552-5511