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Dell Cabling PowerEdge R310 Owner's Manual - User Guide

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White paper detailing cable routing procedures for Dell PowerEdge R310 and R410 rack servers with and without cable management arms (CMA). Provides step-by-step instructions for organizing power, network, and data cables in rack-mounted configurations. Written for datacenter technicians responsible for server rack cabling best practices.

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Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 Systems

By Greg Henderson, Riyad Moe, Chris Kitten and Jose L. Flores

Dell™ │ Datacenter Infrastructure Engineering

June 2010

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Page 1 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 Systems By Greg Henderson, Riyad Moe, Chris Kitten and Jose L. Flores Dell™ │ Datacenter Infrastructure Engineering June 2010
Page 2 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 Systems THIS WHITE PAPER IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY CONTAIN TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND TECHNICAL INACCURACIES. THE CONTENT...
Page 3 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 Systems Contents Introduction ..............................................................................................................
Page 4 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 Systems Introduction This white paper covers recommended cable routing procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 systems in the fo...
Page 5 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 Systems 1.2 Installing the Inner CMA Attachment Bracket As described in the Rack Installation Instructions, locate and attach the appropr...
Page 6 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 Systems NOTE: For guidelines on how to route cables within the rack, refer to the Dell Best Practices Guide for Rack Enclosures white pap...
Page 7 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 Systems Figure 5: Attaching the KVM Dongle to the CMA Basket KVM Dongle Use the hook and loop straps on the CMA basket to secure the KVM ...
Page 8 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 Systems Figure 6: Left-Side Mounted CMA Installation 1.6 Right-Side Mounting Instructions Install the CMA on the rear right side of the r...
Page 9 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 Systems Section 2: Cabling a Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 or R410 System Without a CMA NOTE: The CMA on Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 syste...
Page 10 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 Systems Figure 9: Removing the CMA Brackets for Shallow Racks Section 3: Replacing a Power Supply on a Power Edge™ R310 or R410 System Wi...
Page 11 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 Systems Figure 10: Disconnecting the Inner CMA Attachment Bracket Figure 11: Replacing the Outer Power Supply Disconnected inner CMA brac...
Page 12 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R310 & R410 Systems 3. Connect all applicable cables to the rear of the system and verify that all connections are secure. 4. Using the hook and loop...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which types of rack systems can connect with the CMA?

The CMA is compatible only with sliding rails, not static rails.

How do I power down the system if I am replacing a right-side outer power supply while using a CMA?

You must first disconnect the inner CMA bracket from the rail and support the CMA while removing/replacing the power supply.

Where can data cables be secured when installed in static rails?

Data cables should be bundled and secured to either the left or right rail using hook and loop straps.

What is the purpose of this white paper?

It provides recommended cable routing procedures for Dell PowerEdge R310 & R410 systems.