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Cable Management Guide
• July
2005
1.4.2.2
For the Rear of the System
The buckle end of the green buckle strap (No. 2) that is used at the top crossbar of
the door measures approximately 17.0 in. (43.2 cm). The other end that used to hold
the cables measures approximately 12.0 in. (30.5
cm).
1. Attach the green buckle strap
(No. 2) to the top crossbar on the hinged side of the
door (
a. Insert the 17.0 in. (43.2 cm) end of the strap, buckle facing toward you,
underneath and over the crossbar, and insert the end through the buckle.
b. Loosely secure the strap.
This strap should be pushed close to the hinged side of the door to retain proper
tension when the cables are held during maintenance.
2. Secure the two cable management brackets to the holes on the right side of the
cabinet (
The brackets have captive fasteners that can be tightened by hand.
3. Use the included phillips screws to secure a green cable strap (No. 6) to the holes
at the end of each of the cable management brackets (
).
1.5
Using the Cable Straps
1. Release the I/O cable bundles from the black cable hanger straps of the air
plenum (No. 4) and lift the cable bundles upward to obtain cable slack from
beneath the tile floor.
Caution –
Avoid excessive strain on the I/O cable connectors.
2. Secure the I/O cable bundles with the green maintenance straps.
Ensure the cables are held tight and that ample room is provided to gain access to
the air plenum panel.
3. Perform maintenance on the system.
Refer to the system service manual for the component maintenance procedures.