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Figure 1-1 Bracket Hardware

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The following list describes the callouts in

Figure 1-1

:

1.

HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Cable Management Bracket

2.

Completed releasable cable tie assembly

3.

First hole (port 1) of the inside row of holes used for the InfiniBand switch with 16
external uplink ports (489183-B21)

4.

Push-button mount

5.

Rail-mount hook (one on each end of the bracket)

6.

Mounting hole to fasten the bracket to the rack's rear rail (one on each end of the bracket)

7.

Outside row of holes used for the InfiniBand switch with 8 external uplink ports
(410398-B21)

The fasteners that are specified in

Table 1-1

.

Table 1-1 Fasteners (Supplied with Cabinet Mounting Hardware)

Description

Torque

Format

Size

Qty.

Cage nut for M6 screw.

N/A

Square nut

M6 cage nuts

2

Machine screw. For use with M6 cage nut.

25-30 in/lb

#2 Cross recess

M6 x 0.625 inch
pan head screws

2

To prevent screws from becoming loose because of vibration, HP recommends that you use
an adjustable torque drive, set to the torque specifications given in the table above. Contact
your HP sales representative if any parts are missing.

16 push-button mounts (see callout 4 in

Figure 1-1

)

16 releasable cable ties (see callout 2 in

Figure 1-1

)

Note:

This cable management bracket might also be adaptable for other cable management solutions
(consult your hardware installation documentation).

1.5 Required Resources

To install the HP c-Class enclosure cable management bracket, you require the following resources:

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Preparing for Installation

Summary of Contents for BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Cable Management Bracket

Page 1: ...HP BladeSystem c Class Enclosure Cable Management Bracket Installation Guide HP Part Number 436670 doc Published September 2008 ...

Page 2: ...products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein InfiniBand is a trademark of the InfiniBand Trade Association Printed in the U S A ...

Page 3: ...quisites 9 2 Aligning the Bracket 11 3 Installing the Cable Management Bracket 13 3 1 Installing the Cable Management Bracket 13 3 2 Installing the Releasable Cable Ties for the InfiniBand Cables 13 4 Removing InfiniBand Cables and Switches 17 4 1 Removing a Damaged Cable From the c Class Cable Management Bracket 17 4 2 InfiniBand Switch Removal 17 Table of Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ... A Cable Management Bracket Holding 16 InfiniBand Uplink Cables 14 3 2 A Cable Management Bracket Holding 8 InfiniBand Uplink Cables 15 3 3 InfiniBand Cable Secured with a Releasable Cable Tie 16 3 4 Gauging the Tightness of the Releasable Cable Tie Loop 16 4 1 Cable Tie Release Tab 17 4 List of Figures ...

Page 5: ...List of Tables 1 1 Fasteners Supplied with Cabinet Mounting Hardware 8 2 1 Bracket Mount Locations 12 5 ...

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Page 7: ...ches For example the InfiniBand cables that run from an HP BLc 4X DDR InfiniBand switch mounted in the rear of the HP BladeSystem c Class enclosure to another switch or a similar interconnect device The kit provides strain relief for the cables connected to the individual InfiniBand interconnect ports and ensures a good connection It also ensures the correct bend radius for the cable and provides ...

Page 8: ...d with Cabinet Mounting Hardware Description Torque Format Size Qty Cage nut for M6 screw N A Square nut M6 cage nuts 2 Machine screw For use with M6 cage nut 25 30 in lb 2 Cross recess M6 x 0 625 inch pan head screws 2 To prevent screws from becoming loose because of vibration HP recommends that you use an adjustable torque drive set to the torque specifications given in the table above Contact y...

Page 9: ...e HP Cluster Platform InfiniBand Interconnect Installation and User s Guide Ensure you know how to plug in the InfiniBand cables as described in the HP Cluster Platform InfiniBand Interconnect Installation and User s Guide Read the rack installation instructions for the c Class enclosure Obtain the set of cabling tables required for your HP Cluster Platform solution Important Do not secure the enc...

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Page 11: ... Orientation 2 1 The following list describes the callouts shown in Figure 2 1 1 Mounting hook installed in one of the mounting holes in the rack s rear left column 2 Cable management bracket Callout 1 shows the bracket s mounting hook installed in one of the square holes in the left rear rack column The actual mounting locations for a bracket are relevant to the location of the c Class enclosure ...

Page 12: ...tain the InfiniBand switch Note There might be more than one InfiniBand switch module in some configurations 2 Determine the rack U location that aligns with the top of the c Class enclosure 3 Using a pen or masking tape mark the mount locations defined in Table 2 1 Table 2 1 Bracket Mount Locations Fastener Cutout Bracket Hook Cut out Relative U Location Interconnect Module Bay Top cutout of the ...

Page 13: ...d torque 4 If more than one bracket is required repeat Step 1 5 Slide the c Class enclosure back into the rack and secure it at the front of the rack as specified in the installation instructions for the enclosure 6 If necessary attach the second bracket once the first switch lowest switch in the c7000 enclosure is cabled and tie wrapped Note HP recommends that you only install the cable managemen...

Page 14: ...6 InfiniBand Uplink Cables 2 1 3 The following list describes the callouts shown in Figure 3 1 1 Left rear rack column 2 16 secured InfiniBand cables 3 One of the 16 releasable cable ties completed assembly 14 Installing the Cable Management Bracket ...

Page 15: ...stall the push button mounts The row of holes closest to the InfiniBand switch are used for the 16 uplink port InfiniBand switch The row of holes furthest out from the switch are used for the 8 uplink port InfiniBand switch 2 Install the push button mounts by pressing them upward into each hole in the cable management bracket for your InfiniBand switch type see callout 4 in Figure 1 1 3 Cable the ...

Page 16: ...t there is room to allow the InfiniBand cable callout 4 in Figure 3 4 to move freely in the releasable cable tie loop callout 3 in Figure 3 4 that is secured to the cable management bracket callout 2 in Figure 3 4 with a push button mount not shown in Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Gauging the Tightness of the Releasable Cable Tie Loop 1 3 2 4 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to secure the remaining InfiniBand cable...

Page 17: ...ion of the switch might be difficult without the use of needle nose pliers and a small flat headed screw driver Be very careful not to damage other InfiniBand cables while using pliers or a screw driver 3 Remove the InfiniBand cable from the switch To remove the InfiniBand cable pull the release tab on the QSFP connector while using your other hand to remove the connector from the switch For more ...

Page 18: ...t and carefully set the bracket aside Caution Do not bend the InfiniBand cables more than the four inch minimum bend radius 5 Push the blade handle release button to release the blade handle 6 Open the blade handle and slide the switch all the way out of the HP BladeSystem c7000 enclosure 18 Removing InfiniBand Cables and Switches ...

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Page 20: ... 436670 doc Printed in the US ...

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