HP Brocade 8/12c DATA CENTER Best Practices Guide: High Density Cable Manageme - Page 22

DATA CENTER BEST PRACTICES GUIDE Trunk Cables for mSFP Connection Type Description Length Corning Part Number Molex Part Number Amphenol Part Number mSFP to MTP mSFP LC - MTP-female, 12 fiber, 12" breakout, OM3, 50/125 Need to specify length when ordering PN varies based on length H93S5TE9-BMU-XXXM (XXX = length) mSFP to MTP mSFP LC - MTP-female, 2m N/A 12 fiber, 6" breakout, OM3, 50/125 mSFP to MTP mSFP LC - MTP-female, 2m N/A 24 fiber, 12" breakout, OM3, 50/125 N/A 106272-0327 106272-0328 PN varies based on length 943-99867-1XXXX (XXXX = length) N/A N/A Patch Panel Vendor Type Brocade or CommScope LC-LC Rack Unit 1U Number of Ports 72 Brocade Part Number XBR-000306 CommScope Part Number 3603D-1U-UP UHD w(3) 3603P48LC-LS Brocade or MPO-MPO 1U CommScope 72 MPO or 432 LC XBR-000307 3603D-1U-UP UHD w(3) 3603D1U-72MPO Velcro Cable Ties Use Velcro-based ties instead of plastic zip ties or metal tie wraps. Over-tightening plastic zip ties or metal tie wraps can cause sheathing and overstress the patch cables, causing signal loss and impacting performance. Velcro cable ties come in a roll or in predetermined lengths. Bundle groups of relevant cables with Velcro cable ties as you install the cables, which will help you identify cables later and facilitate better overall cable management. Labelers Labelers are used to print sticky labels for devices and cables. Here are some considerations when you choose a hand-held labeler: • Should be capable of operating using batteries • Can print labels on smooth, textured, flat, and curved surfaces • The actual label material should resist solvents, chemicals, and moisture • Labels are durable and resist fading • Adhesive should be long-lasting If you choose a labeler with bundled software, install it on a client workstation. You can then customize labels, print labels in batches, and store the formats for future printing. Brocade DCX Cable Management 22 of 23