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

Recommendations for Cable Management

HP recommends following these cable management guidelines:
Note:
load, and 1.2 inches with no tensile load.
SAN Switch 2/32 Installation Guide
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.
The minimum bend radius for a 50-micron cable is 2 inches under full tensile
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