Appendix c cable management, General cabling requirements, Minimum curvature radius of cables – H3C Technologies H3C SR6600-X User Manual
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Appendix C Cable management
When an SR6602-X router is mounted in a 19-inch standard rack, the interface cables are routed through
the cable management brackets, bound at cabling racks on chassis sides, and then routed up or down,
depending on the available equipment room condition. The power cables run along the two sides of the
chassis and out of the chassis either from the chassis top or the raised floor depending on the equipment
room conditions (power distribution cabinet, lightning protection box, and connector strip, etc.) of the
exchange office.
General cabling requirements
Minimum curvature radius of cables
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The curvature radius of a fixed power cable, communication cable, or ribbon cable should be at
least five times the cable’s outer diameter. If the cable is frequently bent, plugged, and unplugged,
the curvature radius should be at least seven times the cable’s outer diameter.
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The curvature radius of an ordinary fixed coaxial cable should be at least seven times of the cable’s
outer diameter. If the coaxial cable is frequently bent, plugged, and unplugged, the curvature
radius should be at least 10 times the cable’s outer diameter.
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The curvature radius of a high-speed cable (for example, SFP+ cable) should be at least five times
of the cable’s outer diameter. If the coaxial cable is frequently bent, plugged and unplugged, the
curvature radius should be at least 10 times the cable’s outer diameter.
Minimum curvature radius of fibers
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When the fiber is wrapped up around the cabling plate, the diameter of the cabling plate should
be at least 25 times the fiber’s diameter.
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When the fiber is being moved, the curvature radius of the fiber should be at least 20 times the
fiber’s diameter.
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When the fiber is fixed, the curvature radius of the fiber should be at least 10 times the fiber’s
diameter.
NOTE:
The fiber’s diameter refers to the outer diameter of the fiber jacket. Typically, the diameter of a single-core
fiber is 0.9 mm (0.04 in), 2.0 mm (0.08 in), or 3.0 mm (0.12 in).
Labeling cables
Label cables before you route or bundle them. Labels are typically affixed 20 mm (0.79 in) to cable
plugs.
Cable management guidelines
When you route and bundle up cables, follow these guidelines: