Securing Cables - HP BladeSystem c7000 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Route signal and power cables through the top of the rack, directly above the signal and power
routing areas. Route left cables out of the top left of the rack. Route right cables out of the top right
of the rack.
To prevent strain, use a hook-and-loop strap and secure existing signal cables to the highest location
available on the rack ground rail. Make sure to keep cables clear of any ground screws.

Securing cables

CAUTION:
CAUTION:
spooled cable in place.
The enclosure has four cable guides on each side of the switch bays. Each bay has its own cable
guide and can hold the following types of cables:
Ten fiber optics cables
Four SAS cables
Eight Ethernet cables
To secure the cables from each bay in its cable guide:
1. Unscrew and remove each guide.
2. Install a wire tie for copper wire or a hook-and-loop strap for fiber cable. Ties or fasteners
cannot exceed 1.3 cm (0.5 in) wide or 12.7 cm (5.0 in) long.
To prevent accidental kinks, snags, or overbending, dress and secure all cables.
Do not use cable ties or wire ties on fiber cables. Use hook-and-loop straps to keep
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Cable management 17