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Minimum Cable Bend Radius
InfiniBand cables can be damaged if they are bent beyond the minimum bend radius. Damage can occur even if the cables are temporarily bent beyond this limit during installation. It is helpful to “pre- form” the cables to the bent condition prior to installation. This reduces any undue strain at the plug or receptacle connection at the time of installation. Figure 3 illustrates the areas that are of particular concern, and Figure 4 provides measurement guidelines.
Figure 3. InfiniBand* Cable Bend Radius
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