DATA CENTER Best Practices Guide: High Density Cable Management Solutions v6.4.0

DATA CENTER BEST PRACTICES GUIDE
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Trunk Cables for mSFP Connection
Type Description Length Corning
Part Number
Molex
Part
Number
Amphenol
Part Number
mSFP to MTP mSFP LC - MTP-female,
12 fiber, 12" breakout,
OM3, 50/125
Need to
specify length
when
ordering
PN varies based on length
H93S5TE9-BMU-XXXM
(XXX = length)
N/A PN varies based on
length
943-99867-1XXXX
(XXXX = length)
mSFP to MTP mSFP LC - MTP-female,
12 fiber, 6" breakout,
OM3, 50/125
2m
N/A 106272-0327 N/A
mSFP to MTP mSFP LC - MTP-female,
24 fiber, 12" breakout,
OM3, 50/125
2m
N/A 106272-0328 N/A
Patch Panel
Vendor Type Rack Unit
Number of
Ports
Brocade Part
Number
CommScope
Part Number
Brocade or
CommScope
LC-LC 1U 72 XBR-000306 3603D-1U-UP UHD w(3) 3603P-
48LC-LS
Brocade or
CommScope
MPO-MPO 1U 72 MPO
or
432 LC
XBR-000307
3603D-1U-UP UHD w(3) 3603D-
1U-72MPO
Velcro Cable Ties
Use Velcro-based ties instead of plastic zip ties or metal tie wraps. Over-tightening plastic zip ties or metal
tie wraps can cause sheathing and overstress the patch cables, causing signal loss and impacting
performance. Velcro cable ties come in a roll or in predetermined lengths. Bundle groups of relevant cables
with Velcro cable ties as you install the cables, which will help you identify cables later and facilitate better
overall cable management.
Labelers
Labelers are used to print sticky labels for devices and cables. Here are some considerations when you
choose a hand-held labeler:
• Should be capable of operating using batteries
• Can print labels on smooth, textured, flat, and curved surfaces
• The actual label material should resist solvents, chemicals, and moisture
• Labels are durable and resist fading
• Adhesive should be long-lasting
If you choose a labeler with bundled software, install it on a client workstation. You can then customize
labels, print labels in batches, and store the formats for future printing.