Installing the cable management brackets The Cable Management System (CMS), also called a Cable Management Arm (CMA) keeps the cables from becoming entangled when the system is fully extended from the equipment rack. The cables are routed along the length of the bracket and held in place with Velcro® cable ties. The CMA is a component added to the VMA-series chassis rack-mount option.
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Using the built-in captive screws, torque to 4.7 in-lb (standard for an M3 screw, as shown in Table Table 1 Torque specifications MAXIMUM & MINIMUM TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ENGLISH AND METRIC SCREWS English Thread Metric Thread Minimum Torque Maximum Torque Size Major Dia.
Sliding the Cable Management Arm into the bracket ends Install the cable management arm by pulling the spring loaded plunger and sliding the ends of the cable management arms into both brackets. Installing cables TIP: The manufacturer recommends installing cables in the following order: Power cables PCIe cables LAN cables...
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Securing the CMA to the rack Use Velcro® straps 5021- 1 125 to secure cables to the CMA. IMPORTANT: You must attach three Velcro® straps to each CMA to assure stability during shipment or transportation Remove three Velcro® straps from the rack accessory package and remove the plastic mount, as shown: Insert straps in the left rear side panel and orientate the harnesses as shown in the image below, left.
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Adjust and tighten the straps until the CMA is horizontal. See image below, right. NOTE: Tighten the straps enough to prevent interference with movement or pinched cables, and to assure free movement of the CMA assembly. Securing the CMA to the rack...