Dell PowerEdge R815 - Manual (Page 4)

Cable Routing Procedures for Dell™ PowerEdge™ R815 Systems
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Introduction
This white paper covers recommended cable routing procedures for Dell™ PowerEdge™ R815
systems in the following racks:
• PowerEdge™ 4820/4220/2420
• PowerEdge™ 4210/2410
If you are using the optional CMA, following these procedures will allow you to extend the system
from the rack for service without powering down or disconnecting the cables. If you are not using the
CMA, following these procedures will ensure secure attachment and strain relief of the cables behind
the system. For guidelines on how to route cables within the rack, refer to the Dell
Best Practices
Guide for Rack Enclosure white paper.
Section 1: Cabling a Dell™ PowerEdge™ R815 With a Cable Management
Arm (CMA)
This section details how to cable a PowerEdge™ R815 system using a CMA. If you are cabling the
system without the optional CMA, refer to Section 2.
Follow the instructions contained in the Rack Installation Guide in the rail kit to install the server into
the rack. Once installed, use these instructions to install the cables. All illustrations in the following
sections were created using a PowerEdge™ R815 system.
NOTE: PowerEdge™ R815 systems are not compatible with previous generation rails and CMAs.
1.1 Connecting the CMA Cables to the System
Attach the CMA tray to the back of the rails as described in the CMA Installation Instructions provided
in the CMA kit. Connect all applicable cables to the rear of the system and verify that all connections
are secure. See Figure 1.
Figure 1: System with Cables Installed