InfiniBand Cable Cautions
To prevent InfiniBand cable damage, you must follow these cautions:
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Do not uncoil the
cable, as a kink might occur. Hold the coil closed as you unroll
the cable, pausing to allow the cable to relax as it is unrolled.
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Do not step on the cable or connectors. Plan cable paths away from
foot traffic or rolling loads. |
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Do not pull the cable out of the shipping box,
through any opening, or around any corners. Unroll the cable as you lay
it down and move it through turns. |
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Do not bend the cables to a
radius tighter than 85 mm (3.4 inches). Ensure that cable turns are as
wide as possible. |
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Do not twist the cable to open a kink. If
it is not severe, open the kink by unlooping the cable. |
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Do not
pack the cable to fit a tight space. Use an alternative cable route.
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Do not straighten the cable to correct a bend that is too tight.
Leave the cable bend as is. |
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Do not hang the cable for a length more
than 2 meters (7 feet). Minimize the hanging weight with intermediate retention points. |
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Do
not drop the cable or connectors from any height. Gently set the cable
down, resting the cable connectors on a stable surface. |
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Do not cinch the cable with
hard fasteners or cable ties. Use soft hook-and-loop fastener for bundling and securing
cables. |
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Do not drag the cable or its connectors over any surface. Carry
the entire cable to and from the points of connection. |
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Do not force
the cable connector into the receptacle by pushing on the cable. Apply connection or
disconnection forces at the connector only. |
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