HP UX 11i v2 Networking Software manual Attach Cables, Cable Installation Minimum Bend Radius

Figure 4-13 Cable Bend Radius

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Bend radius at the connector

4.6" (11.68 cm) or 5.2" (13.21 cm) depending on cable length (diameter)

Bend radius away from a connector 2.3” (5.84 cm) or 2.7” (6.86 cm) depending on cable length (diameter)

Table 4-1 Cable Installation Minimum Bend Radius

HP Cable Product	Cable Description	Minimum Bend	Minimum Bend Radius in the
		Radius at	middle of the cable, with both
		Connector	ends free
1m Cable	26AWG Cable OD: 0.345" (8.76	4.6" (11.68 cm)	2.3" (5.84 cm)
	mm)
5m Cable	26AWG Cable OD: 0.345" (8.76	4.6" (11.68 cm)	2.3" (5.84 cm)
	mm)
7m Cable	24AWG Cable OD: 0.400" (10.16	5.2" (13.21 cm)	2.7" (6.86 cm)
	mm)
10m Cable	24AWG Cable OD: 0.400" (10.16	5.2" (13.21 cm)	2.7" (6.86 cm)
	mm)

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.

If the cable plug is not properly oriented to fit onto the port receptacle (as you attempt to insert the cable in the port), do not twist the plug to achieve the correct orientation. Instead, reach back a few feet on the cable, and twist the bulk cable to allow the plug to rotate to the proper orientation. Doing this prevents the rotational forces from acting right at the plug terminations.

Attach cables to switches and HCAs assuring that the latch is engaged on each connection. Pull or push evenly across the width of the lanyard to latch or unlatch the plug connector. Pulling abruptly on the lanyard, or pulling on only one side of the lanyard will prevent the latch/unlatch operation from occurring, and could damage or break the lanyard.

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:

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