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Dell Power Infrastructure Sizing - Information Update

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Technical white paper detailing cable routing procedures for Dell PowerEdge R815 servers. Covers cabling with and without Cable Management Arms, including power cable routing through strain reliefs, CMA routing paths, and left-side or right-side mounting configurations. Targets data center technicians and IT infrastructure teams deploying PowerEdge R815 servers in rack environments.

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Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R815 Systems

A Dell™ Technical White Paper

Dell™ │ Datacenter Infrastructure Engineering

By Chris Kitten and Jose L. Flores

July 2010

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Page 1 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R815 Systems A Dell™ Technical White Paper Dell™ │ Datacenter Infrastructure Engineering By Chris Kitten and Jose L. Flores July 2010
Page 2 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R815 Systems THIS WHITE PAPER IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, AND MAY CONTAIN TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND TECHNICAL INACCURACIES. THE CONTENT IS PROVIDE...
Page 3 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R815 Systems Contents Introduction .........................................................................................................................
Page 4 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R815 Systems Introduction This white paper covers recommended cable routing procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R815 systems in the following racks: • Power...
Page 5 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R815 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 str...
Page 6 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R815 Systems Figure 3: Routing the Cables Through the CMA NOTE: Do not store excess cable slack inside the CMA. The cable may protrude through the CMA, t...
Page 7 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R815 Systems 1.5 Right-Side Mounting Instructions 1. Install the CMA on the rear right side of the rails by attaching both CMA housings to the attachment...
Page 8 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R815 Systems Section 2: Cabling a Dell™ Power Edge™ R815 System Without a CMA NOTE: The CMA on Dell™ Power Edge™ R815 systems is optional. Without the CM...
Page 9 Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ Power Edge™ R815 Systems Section 3: Replacing a Power Supply on a Power Edge™ R815 System With a CMA 3.1 Replacing a Power Supply with a Left-Side Mounted CMA 1. If ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What systems can these cable routing procedures be used for?

Dell™ PowerEdge™ R815 and other models including PowerEdge™ 4820/4220/2420, etc.

How do I service the system if it has an optional CMA installed?

You can swing the CMA to its service position, disconnect the power cord, replace the supply, reconnect all components, and return it to the closed position.

Do I need the Cable Management Arm (CMA) when replacing a power supply?

No. The manual details both procedures with and without the optional CMA attached.

What tool is required for removing the CMA brackets for shallow racks?

A #2 Phillips screwdriver must be used to remove the screws attaching the brackets to the rails.