Figure 114. Cable channel and cap
Routing and securing the hoses
Use one of the following procedures to route and secure the hoses, depending on whether the rack is in a
raised-floor environment or a non-raised floor environment.
About this task
To help maintain optimum performance of the rear door heat exchanger and provide proper cooling for all
rack components, you must always take the following precautions:
• Install ller panels over all unoccupied bays.
• Route signal cables at the rear of the rack so that they enter or exit the cabinet through the top and
bottom air baffles.
• Bundle signal cables together in a rectangle so that the air-baffle sliders are closed as far as possible.
Do not bundle signal cables together in a circular formation.
Raised-floor environment
You might need to install your rear door heat exchanger in a raised-floor environment.
About this task
To route and secure the hoses in a raised-floor environment, complete the following steps:
Racks and rack features
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