Follow these guidelines when cabling an Oracle MaxRep Replication Engine.
- Make sure that the cable is not too taut to avoid strain on the connectors.
- Run the data cables along the side of the rack that is opposite from the power cables. Placing the Ethernet cables next to the power cables can result in signal interference.
Note: If power and data cables cross, they must cross at right angles.
- Use only soft velcro or equivalent ties for routing or grouping data cables. Do not use hard plastic ties or other hard cinching type of wraps. Using hard plastic ties can cause performance degradation and cable damage.
- Do not bend the cables beyond its minimum bend radius (MBR). MBR is the tightest bend that the cable can safely tolerate during or after installation. The MBR for all data cables is two inches (5.1 cm).
If you do not know the MBR, do not bend the cable to a radius of less than two inches (5.1 cm). Also, the permanent bend radius of the cable is usually larger than the temporary bend radius.
Do not pull the cables using a mechanical device. If you need to pull a cable, pull by hand.
String cables with service loops so that it is possible to remove components without removing the cables.
Ensure no damage occurs during cable routing by not leaving cables exposed in high traffic areas.
Do not set any hardware components or other objects on top of the cables.
Do not let the cables get pinched by closed doors or door lock hardware. Do not twist the cables.
Do not wrap the fiber optic cables around your hands, arms, or shoulders, as this may result in causing sharp bends or a small coiling radius. This can also impart a twist to the cable upon uncoiling.
Ensure that all cables are labeled correctly.
Note: Ethernet and fibre channel (FC) cables are not shipped with the Replication Engines. Cables must be ordered separately.
Note: We recommend 50/125 multi-mode optical cable for data paths. However, we also support a 62.5/125 core diameter for the multi-mode optical cables, if the cable distance limitations are followed.