Recommendations For Cable Management - HP StorageWorks SAN Switch 2/32 Installation Manual

5. Power off the new switch and connect one Fibre Channel cable from the SAN to
the new switch.

Recommendations for Cable Management

HP recommends following these cable management guidelines:
• Plan cable management before installing the switch in a rack
• Leave at least one meter of slack for each port cable (this provides room to remove
and replace the switch)
• If using ISL Trunking:
— Group cables by trunking groups.
— The cables used in trunking groups must meet specific requirements. For a list
of these requirements, refer to the hp StorageWorks ISL Trunking Version
3.0.x/4.0.x User Guide.
• Label the fiber optic cables and record the devices to which they are connected
• Keep LEDs visible by routing port cables and other cables directly downwards or
otherwise away from the LEDs
• Do not use tie wraps on fiber optic cables, because they are easily overtightened
and can damage the optic fibers
NOTE: The minimum bend radius for a 50 micron cable is 2 inches under full tensile load, and
1.2 inches with no tensile load.
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