Preparing For Installation; Audience; Documentation Resources; Kit Description - HP Cluster Platform Hardware Kits v2010 Installation Manual

1 Preparing for Installation

1.1 Audience

This guide is intended for HP service representatives and other persons trained to install hardware
options in HP 10000 series racks. Such persons are expected to understand the hazards of working
in this environment and to take suitable precautions to minimize danger to themselves and
others.

1.2 Documentation Resources

You can download the documentation for components referenced in this installation guide from
the following locations:
• HP 10000 Series Rack (Documentation option):
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/racks
• HP Cluster Platform:
http://docs.hp.com/en/highperfcomp.html

1.3 Kit Description

The HP DL1000 series cable management kit described in this manual is designed to align and
support the InfiniBand cables that lead from the server to another InfiniBand switch in the rack
or to an adjacent rack. The kit provides strain relief for the cables connected to the individual
InfiniBand connector ports and ensures a good connection. It also ensures the correct bend radius
for the InfiniBand cable and provides channels for cable routing and cable management. One
cable management kit is required for each HP ProLiant DL4x170h G6 server.
NOTE: The cable management kit is designed to support 24 AWG (0.41 inch) diameter, 26 AWG
(0.37 inch) diameter, and 28 AWG (0.33 inch) diameter InfiniBand cables. Consult the
documentation supplied with your cluster before installing the brackets and routing the cables.

1.4 Kit Contents

Verify that the cable management bracket kit contains the following components:
• Packaging and documentation.
• Four 3.5-inch Velcro straps
• The bracket hardware shown in
6 Preparing for Installation
Figure 1-1.