AB291A 12-Port 4X Fabric Copper Switch Installation Guide, April 2004

Installation Overview & Planning
Installing HP Fabric Clustering System
Chapter 1
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Attach Cable Guides & Cables
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
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Switch or Adapter
Switch or Adapter
Switch or Adapter