HP FlexNetwork HSR6800 Installation Manual page 140

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Bind and route the cables neatly inside the rack, and make sure the cables are not kinked or
bent.
Figure 109 Correct and incorrect cable binding
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Route different types of cables (for example, power cables, and signal cables) separately. If
they are close to one another, cross them over one another. If you route them in parallel, make
sure the space between a power cable bundle and a signal cable bundle is a minimum of 30
mm (1.18 in).
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The cable management brackets and cable routing slots, inside or outside the rack, must be
smooth and have no sharp edges or tips.
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When you route cables through sharp sheet metal penetration points or along sharp edges of
mechanical parts, use bushings or take any other action to protect the cables from being cut or
abraded. The sheet metal penetration points must be smooth and fully rounded.
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Use the correct ties to bind the cables. Do not bind cables with joined ties. The following types
of ties are available: 100 × 2.5 mm (3.94 × 0.10 in), 150 × 3.6 mm (5.91 × 0.14 in), 300 × 3.6 mm
(11.81 × 0.14 in), 530 × 9 mm (20.87 × 0.35 in), and 580 × 13 mm (22.83 × 0.51 in).
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After binding the cables, cut the excess from the ties, leaving no sharp or angular tips.
See Figure 110.
Figure 110 Cutting the cable ties
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When you bend cables, bind cables as shown in
excessive stress, do not tie up the cables in the bending area.
Figure 111. To avoid cable core break due to
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