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Dell Cabling PowerEdge R620 Quick Setup Guide User Manual

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This is a technical white paper explaining cable routing best practices for Dell PowerEdge R620 server systems. The document covers procedures for cabling systems with Cable Management Arms (CMA), including connecting cables, routing power cables through strain reliefs, installing CMAs, and replacing power supplies. It provides detailed step-by-step instructions with diagrams for proper cable management in data center environments. The white paper is intended for data center infrastructure engineers, system administrators, and IT professionals who install and maintain Dell PowerEdge R620 servers and need to ensure proper cable routing for optimal airflow and maintenance access.

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Cable Routing Procedures for Dell Power Edge R620 Systems

Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R620 Systems This Dell Technical White Paper explains the best practices for routing and securing the cables exiting the back of the R620 systems.

Greg Henderson and Jose L. Flores

Data Center Infrastructure Engineering

March 2012

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Page 1 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell Power Edge R620 Systems Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R620 Systems This Dell Technical White Paper explains the best practices for routing and securi...
Page 2 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell Power Edge R620 Systems This document is for informational purposes only and may contain typographical errors and technical inaccuracies. The content is provided as i...
Page 3 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell Power Edge R620 Systems Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................. 4 Section ...
Page 4 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell Power Edge R620 Systems Introduction This white paper covers recommended cable routing procedures for the Dell™ Power Edge™ R620 systems in the following racks:  Pow...
Page 5 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell Power Edge R620 Systems 1.2. Routing the power cables through the strain reliefs After you have installed the tray and cables, route the power cables through the stra...
Page 6 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell Power Edge R620 Systems 1.3.2. Left-side mounting instructions 1. Install the CMA on the rear left side of the rails by attaching both CMA housings to the attachment ...
Page 7 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell Power Edge R620 Systems Left-side mounted CMA installation (preferred) Figure 5. 1.3.3. Right-side mounting instructions Install the CMA on the rear right side of the...
Page 8 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell Power Edge R620 Systems Section 2: Replacing a power supply on a Power Edge R620 system with a CMA 2.1. Replacing a power supply with a left-side mounted CMA 1. Swing...
Page 9 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell Power Edge R620 Systems Disconnecting the CMA attachment housings Figure 7. Replacing the outer power supply Figure 8.
Page 10 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell Power Edge R620 Systems Section 3: Cabling a Power Edge R620 system on sliding rails without a CMA NOTE: The CMA for Dell Power Edge R620 is optional. Without the CMA...
Page 11 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell Power Edge R620 Systems Section 4: Cabling a Power Edge R620 system installed on static rails NOTE: The CMA is compatible only with the sliding rails, not the static ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What systems does this guide cover?

It covers Dell PowerEdge R620 systems in various racks, including those using CMA or static rails.

Is a Cable Management Arm (CMA) compatible with static rails?

No, the CMA is compatible only with sliding rails, not the static rails.

How should cables be routed when using static rails and no CMA?

Use hook-and-loop straps to bundle and secure power/data cables to either the left or right rail of the system.

What tools are needed for shallow racks without a CMA?

You need a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the outer CMA brackets from the sliding rails.