Attach Cable Guides & Cables

Installation Overview & Planning

Installing HP Fabric Clustering System

The Fabric cables are high performance impedance-controlled cables with protective shielding, and due to the thickness and stiffness of the cables, HP recommends that Cable Guides be installed prior to attaching cables to minimize stress on the connectors for both switch and HCA cabling.

The Fabric cables should be securely attached to the rack enclosure. HP recommends the use of the included E7723-60003 Cable Guide Installation Kit mounted in a horizontal fashion as depicted below in Figure 1-13.A second Cable Guide is included and it can be installed in the horizontal or vertical position to better guide & support the cables for either the switch or HCA. Cable Guide Installation Instructions are provided as a separate document included with the Cable Guides.

Figure 1-13 Cable Guide with Cables

Attach Cables

The connectors include a latching mechanism. The latching and unlatching mechanism varies by manufacturer, and prior to installing cables, familiarize yourself with how to engage and disengage the latch.

Attach cables to switches and HCAs assuring that the latch is engaged on each connection.

Do not attempt to make sharp bends or folds in the cables. Care should be taken such that the mounting of the cable to switch or adapter does not place unnecessary stress on the connection as depicted below:

Figure 1-14 Correct & Incorrect Cable Installation

Cable

Switch or Adapter

Cable

Switch or Adapter

Cable

Switch or Adapter

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