Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ PowerEdge™ T320 & T420 Systems This Dell Technical White Paper explains the best practices for routing and securing the cables exiting the back of the T320 & T420 systems. Greg Henderson and Jose L.
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Cable Routing Procedures for the Dell PowerEdge T320 & T420 Systems Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4 Section 1: Cabling a PowerEdge T320 & T420 system with a CMA ............................................. 4 1.1. Connecting the cables to the system ................................................................... 4 1.2. Routing the power cables through the strain reliefs .............................
Cable Routing Procedures for the Dell PowerEdge T320 & T420 Systems Introduction This white paper covers recommended cable routing procedures for the Dell™ PowerEdge™ T320 & T420 systems in the following racks: • • • PowerEdge 2410, 4210 PowerEdge 2420, 4220, 4820 (including wide and deep versions) PowerEdge Energy Smart 4020S, 4620S If you are using the optional cable management arm (CMA), following these procedures will allow you to extend the system from the rack for service without powering down or d
Cable Routing Procedures for the Dell PowerEdge T320 & T420 Systems Figure 1. System with cables installed 1.2. Routing the power cables through the strain reliefs After you have installed the tray and cables, route the power cable(s) through the strain relief(s) located on the power supply handle(s) as shown in Figures 2 & 3. Figure 2. Figure 3.
Cable Routing Procedures for the Dell PowerEdge T320 & T420 Systems 1.3. Installing the CMA The CMA can be installed on either the rear right or rear left side of the rails as described in the CMA Installation Instructions. Mounting the CMA on the side that is opposite of the power supplies (left-side mount) is recommended; otherwise, the CMA must be partially disconnected in order to remove the outer power supply. Refer to Section 2 for details on power supply replacement.
Cable Routing Procedures for the Dell PowerEdge T320 & T420 Systems 1.3.2. Right-side mounting instructions 1. Install the CMA on the rear right side of the rails by attaching both CMA housings to the attachment brackets on the rails as described in the CMA Installation Instructions. 2. Route the cables through the CMA while avoiding twisting the cables. Use the hook-and-loop straps on the CMA to secure the cables. 3.
Cable Routing Procedures for the Dell PowerEdge T320 & T420 Systems Section 2: Replacing a hot swap power supply on a PowerEdge T320 & T420 system with a CMA 2.1. Replacing a hot swap power supply with a left-side mounted CMA 1. Swing the CMA to its service position as described in the CMA Installation Instructions provided with the CMA kit. 2. Disengage the strain relief and disconnect the power cord from the power supply. 3. Remove and replace the power supply. 4.
Cable Routing Procedures for the Dell PowerEdge T320 & T420 Systems Section 3: Cabling a PowerEdge T320 & T420 system without a CMA NOTE: The CMA for Dell PowerEdge T320 & T420 is optional. Without the CMA installed, the system must be powered down and all cables disconnected before it can be extended out of the rack. 1. Connect all applicable cables to the rear of the system and verify that all connections are secure. 2.
