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Care should be taken not to impede the air exhaust flow through the ventilation holes. Cable
lengths should be used which allow for routing horizontally around to the side of the chassis before
bending upward or downward in the rack.
To remove a cable, disengage the locks and slowly pull the connector away from the port recepta-
cle. Both LED indicators will turn off when the cable is unseated.
4.4.1.1 Inserting a Cable into the Adapter Card
1. Support the weight of the cable before connecting the cable to the adapter card. Do this by using
a cable holder or tying the cable to the rack.
2. Determine the correct orientation of the connector to the card before inserting the connector. Do
not try and insert the connector up side down. This may damage the adapter card.
3. Insert the connector into the adapter card. Be careful to insert the connector straight into the
cage. Do not apply any torque, up or down, to the connector cage in the adapter card.
4. Make sure that the connector locks in place.
4.4.1.2 Removing a Cable from the Adapter Card
1. Pull on the latch release mechanism thereby unlatching the connector and pull the connector out
of the cage.
2. Do not apply torque to the connector when removing it from the adapter card.
3. Remove any cable supports that were used to support the cable’s weight.
When installing cables make sure that the latches engage.
Always install and remove cables by pushing or pulling the cable and connector in a
straight line with the card.
Cables, especially long copper cables, can weigh a substantial amount. Make sure that
the weight of the cable is supported on its own and is not hanging from the
HCA
card.
