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Figure 37: Which Side of the Rack Do You Want the Connectors?
The distance between the rack and the door can be as little as 4 cm on one side of the rack and as
much as 18 cm on the other side of the rack. Keep in mind that there can be as many as 36 cables
connected to the switch.
Do you want the connector side recessed in the rack to allow for a larger cable bending
radius?
Will the connector side be recessed past other equipment in the rack and will this be prob-
lematic?
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The figure above shows the power side next to the door and the connector side away
from the door. This configuration has more room for the cables and a larger bending
radius.
The figure below shows the connector side next to the door and the power side away
from the door. This configuration may be necessary to conform to your rack configura-
