HP Cluster Platform Hardware Kits v2010 24 Node Cable Management Kit Installat - Page 6

1 Preparing for Installation 1.1 Audience This guide is intended for HP service representatives and other persons trained to install hardware options in the HP 10000 Series Rack. Such persons are expected to understand the hazards of working in this environment and to take suitable precautions to minimize danger to themselves and others. 1.2 Documentation Resources You can download the documentation for components referenced in this installation guide from the following locations: • HP 10000 Series Rack (Documentation option): http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/proliantstorage/racks • HP Cluster Platform: http://docs.hp.com/ 1.3 Kit Description The InfiniBand 24 node cable management kit described in this manual is designed to align and support cables that lead from a cluster platform's system interconnect to the PCI interface card installed in each server (node). The kit provides strain relief for the cables connected to the individual InfiniBand interconnect ports and ensures a good connection. It also ensures the correct bend radius for the cable and provides channels for cable routing and cable management. One 24 node cable management kit is required for each 24 port system interconnect. NOTE: The 24 node cable management kit is designed to support 0.357 inch (9.0678 mm) diameter, 0.438 inch (11.1252 mm) diameter, and 0.309 inch (7.8486 mm) diameter InfiniBand cables. Consult the documentation supplied with your cluster before installing the brackets and routing the cables. 1.4 Kit Contents Verify that the 24 node cable management kit contains the following components: • Packaging and documentation. • The bracket hardware shown in Figure 1-1. Figure 1-1 Bracket Hardware (Top, Middle, Bottom) 1 2 3 The 24 node cable management kit is used in HP Cluster Platform Express (CPE) configurations, however, it might be adaptable for other HP Cluster Platform cable 6 Preparing for Installation