General Cable Operation Guide

Issue 01
Date 2020-05-20

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About This Document

Purpose
This document describes the specifications for preparing, routing, and bundling
cables and attaching labels to these cables.

Intended Audience
This document is intended for upgrade personnel. Upgrade personnel must:

● Be familiar with the product networking and related NEs' versions.

● Have device maintenance experience and be familiar with device operation
and maintenance.

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Contents

About This Document................................................................................................................ ii

1 General Cable Routing Description.....................................................................................1
2 Cable Routing and Bundling Basics.................................................................................... 3
2.1 Cable Routing and Bundling................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Optical Fiber/Optical Cables/AOC Routing and Bundling.........................................................................................5

3 Preparing Cables and Connectors........................................................................................9

3.1 Preparing Ordinary Network Cables................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Preparing Shielded Twisted Pair Cables........................................................................................................................ 12
3.3 Preparing External Power Cables and Ground Cables with OT Terminals........................................................ 17

4 Engineering Label Specifications for Cables................................................................... 21

4.1 Introduction to Labels......................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Usage of Labels..................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.3 Filling In Labels...................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.4 Affixing Labels........................................................................................................................................................................25

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General Cable Operation Guide 1 General Cable Routing Description

1 General Cable Routing Description

This chapter describes the correct methods for routing cables (including ground
cables, power cables, network cables, disk enclosure expansion cables, and serial
cables) and optical fibers.

General Cable Routing Principles

● In an equipment room containing brackets and an ESD floor, cables are
routed through the ground interlayer (the space between the concrete floor
and the ESD floor) or the cable tray. Also, cables may be routed through a
cable tray that is installed on the top of the cabinet.
● The specifications, routing, cross-section, and location for cable routing should
be predetermined, and the cables should be arranged neatly.
● The insulation layer of the conductor should be intact.
● Cables must be bent smoothly with a bending radius of larger than 60 mm.
● Ease of future maintenance and expansion should be considered when
routing cables.
● Separately deploy the high-voltage cables (power cables and ground cables)
from signal cables, and leave at least 30-mm space in between. Separately
deploy the power cables from ground cables with at least 150-mm space in
between, reducing electromagnetic interference.

General Optical Fiber Routing Principles

● Do not forcibly pull or excessively bend the optical fibers.
● The bending radius of optical fibers must be no less than 50 mm.
● Do not stack other cables on the laid optical fibers.
● When used in a cabinet, optical fibers should be inside corrugated pipes. The
corrugated pipes should be stretched into the cabinet by about 100 mm.
● Cut the corrugated pipe according to the required length during hardware
installation. Wrap tape around the sharp edge of the corrugated pipe to
protect the optical fibers.
● In an equipment room containing brackets and an ESD floor, optical fibers
shielded in the corrugated pipes are routed through the ground interlayer or
the cable tray.

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● Optical fibers are routed through the cable tray installed on the top of the
cabinet.
● If the cable tray is more than 0.8 m above the cabinet top, set up a ladder on
the cabinet.

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2 Cable Routing and Bundling Basics

Appropriate cable routing and bundling avoids unnecessary loss caused by cable
damage.
2.1 Cable Routing and Bundling
2.2 Optical Fiber/Optical Cables/AOC Routing and Bundling

2.1 Cable Routing and Bundling

This section describes the general methods and requirements for cable routing and
bundling.

Cable Routing
● In an equipment room containing brackets and an ESD floor, cables are
routed through the ground interlayer (the space between the concrete floor
and the ESD floor) or the cable tray.
● If the cables are led out from the top of the cabinet, a cable tray should be
built over the cabinet. Use cable ties to fix the PDU cables in the cabinet, to
prevent PDU connectors from loosening due to gravity of cables.
● The specifications, routing, section, and position for arranging the cables
should be predesigned. The cables should be lined up neatly, without
damaging the cover.
● The cable should be turned smoothly at the bends, with a minimum bending
radius of three times the diameter of the cable.
NOTE

Bend the mini SAS HD cables at a radius of at least 35 mm. The exposed length of the
mini SAS HD cables must be at least 70 mm.
● If cable trays are installed for a storage device, place all cables connected to
the device into the troughs of the cable trays.
NOTE

Evenly divide the cables connected to the storage device into two groups. Place the
left group of cables into the troughs of the left cable tray, and the right group in the
troughs of the right cable tray.

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● The insulation layer of the conducting wire must be intact.

● Ease of future maintenance and expansion should be considered when
routing cables.

Cable Bundling
● Bind the cables when laying them on the passage. The cables should be
aligned snugly together. The spacing between the cable ties should be even
with a neat overall appearance.
● Cables running through a trough do not need to be bound but should be
arranged neatly and without crossover. The cables should not overflow the
trough. Bind or attach the cables with ties where they enter or exit the trough
and at turning points.
● The bundles should be tidy, clear, and elegant. The bundles can be classified
by type. A large number of cables can be further classified by column. Bind
each group of cables with ties.
● All cables must be bound properly to prevent cable loosening or damage.
● Do not connect two or more cable ties to bind cables, as this may decrease
the strength of the bundling.
● Bind the cables neatly and trim the excessive tie.
● The cable ties should be evenly spaced three to four times the diameter of the
cable bundle.
● Use as long a bending radius as possible to prevent internal cable stress and
breakage.
Figure 2-1 shows how to bind cables.

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Figure 2-1 Bundling cables

1: Cable tie placed 2: Cable tie correctly 3: Cable tie loose

incorrectly (at the placed
bend)

4: Cable tie not 5. Cable tie correctly 6: Cables are bundled at an even
trimmed trimmed interval, which is three or four
times the diameter of the cable
bundle

2.2 Optical Fiber/Optical Cables/AOC Routing and

Bundling
This section uses the optical fiber as an example to describe how to lay out and
bundle cables. The optical cable and AOC differ from the optical fiber only on the
connector. For details about optical cable and AOC bundling, refer to this section.

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Optical Fiber Routing

● During hardware installation, cut the corrugated pipe to the desired length
and wrap adhesive tape around the sharp ends to protect the optical fiber.
● Do not forcibly pull or excessively bend optical fibers during routing. There
should be no other cables on the optical fibers.
● If cable trays are installed for a storage device, place all cables connected to
the device into the troughs of the cable trays.
NOTE

Evenly divide the cables connected to the storage device into two groups. Place the left
group of cables into the troughs of the left cable tray, and the right group into those the
right.
● The bending radius of optical fibers must be no less than 50 mm.
● Route optical fibers along the posts on the inner sides of the cabinet and
attach them when necessary.
● Corrugated pipes are required when running optical fibers outside the cabinet,
and should be extended into the cabinet by about 100 mm.
● When using corrugated pipes, optical fibers can be run through the cable tray
in an equipment room containing brackets and an ESD floor, or the ground
interlayer (the space between the concrete floor and the ESD floor).
● If the optical fibers are led out from the top of the cabinet, a cable tray
should be installed over the cabinet for cabling. If the cable tray is more than
0.8 m above the cabinet top, a cable ladder should be used.

Optical Fiber Bundling

● Optical fiber binding tapes are used to bundle optical fibers.
● Optical fibers should be arranged and bound neatly without crossover.

Optical Fiber Binding Tape

WARNING

Before bundling optical fibers, read the instructions and precautions carefully to
prevent man-made accidents.

● Appearance of the optical fiber binding tape

The optical fiber binding tape is 12.5 mm wide, with one hook side (made of
transparent polypropylene) and one mat side (made of black nylon) working
together to bundle optical fibers tightly, as shown in Figure 2-2.

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Figure 2-2 Appearance of the optical fiber binding tape

● Bundling optical fibers using the optical fiber binding tape

a. Arrange the optical fibers into a bundle. Cut off a piece of the optical
fiber binding tape of appropriate length according to the size of the
bundle.
b. Hold the bundle with one hand and press one end of the optical fiber
binding tape on the bundle with the thumb, as shown in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3 Bundling optical fibers (1)

c. Strain the optical fiber binding tape by the other end with the other
hand. Turn the fiber binding tape around the fiber bundle till the mat
side adheres to the hook side snugly, as shown in Figure 2-4.

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Figure 2-4 Bundling optical fibers (2)

● Expected result
The optical fibers are bundled successfully, as shown in Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-5 Bundling optical fibers (3)

● Precautions
– When using a fiber binding tape, keep the mat side inside and the hook
side outside. It is only the mat side of the fiber binding tape that contacts
the optical fiber.
– Arrange the optical fibers tidily into a bundle before bundling.
– Bundle the optical fibers with appropriate force. Never bundle them too
tight.
– The interval between two pieces of optical fiber binding tape should not
exceed 40 cm.
– A bundle can contain a maximum of 100 optical fibers (each with a
diameter of 2 mm) or 60 optical fibers (each with a diameter of 3 mm).
If more optical fibers need to be bundled, separate them into different
bundles.

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3 Preparing Cables and Connectors

This chapter describes how to prepare power cables, ground cables, and network
cables.
3.1 Preparing Ordinary Network Cables
3.2 Preparing Shielded Twisted Pair Cables
3.3 Preparing External Power Cables and Ground Cables with OT Terminals

3.1 Preparing Ordinary Network Cables

This section describes how to prepare ordinary network cables.

Components of an Ordinary Network Cable

An ordinary network cable consists of two ordinary RJ-45 connectors and one
category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable. Figure 3-1 shows an ordinary
network cable.

Figure 3-1 Ordinary network cable

Checking Tools and Materials

● Ensure that the necessary tools, including the diagonal pliers, blades (or
knives), and the RJ-45 crimping tool, are available.

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● Ensure that the materials, including the RJ-45 connectors, category 5 UTP
cable, and the boots, are available.
● Check whether the protective cover is damaged and whether the cable has
any defect or is uneven in thickness. If any damage or defect exists, replace
the protective cover or cut the part of the cable that has defects.

Procedure
Step 1 Use the diagonal pliers to cut the cable according to the required length.
Step 2 Put the cable through the boot, and reserve at least 100 mm of the cable for
installing the connector. Ensure that the boot is installed in the correct direction,
as shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2 Installing the boot of the RJ-45 connector

Step 3 Use a blade or knife to peel off 20 mm of the sheath, as shown in Figure 3-3. Do
not damage the insulation of the wires.

Figure 3-3 Peeling off the sheath

Step 4 Arrange the four pairs of wires according to the color codes followed by pins of
the RJ-45 connector shown in Table 3-1, and Figure 3-4 illustrates pins of the
RJ-45 connector (pay attention to the pin colors).

Figure 3-4 Pins of the RJ-45 connector

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NOTE

In Table 3-1, end A and end B refer to both ends of a network cable.

Table 3-1 Pair color codes

Pin Insulation Colors

Straight Straight Crossover Cable Crossover Cable

Through Cable Through Cable End A End B
End A End B

1 White and White and White and White and

orange orange orange green

2 Orange Orange Orange Green

3 White and White and White and White and

green green green orange

4 Blue Blue Blue Blue

5 White and blue White and blue White and blue White and blue

6 Green Green Green Orange

7 White and White and White and White and

brown brown brown brown

8 Brown Brown Brown Brown

Step 5 Ensure that the wires are 13 to 15 mm long. Cut off the excess if the wires are
longer than required, arrange them in the correct order, and then insert them into
the RJ-45 connector, as shown in Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-5 Arranging the wires according to the color codes

Step 6 Use the RJ-45 crimping tool to crimp the connector. Ensure that the connector is
put in the right position in the RJ-45 crimping tool. After crimping, the metal cover
on the connector must be lower than other area on the connector.
Step 7 Use a network cable tester or a multimeter to test all the wires, and ensure that
they are connected properly.

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Step 8 Push the boot to cover the RJ-45 connector, as shown in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6 Pushing the boot to cover the RJ-45 connector

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3.2 Preparing Shielded Twisted Pair Cables

This section describes how to prepare STP cables.

Components of a Network Cable

A network cable consists of two shielded RJ-45 connectors and one STP cable.
Figure 3-7 shows a complete STP cable.

Figure 3-7 Network cable

Checking Tools and Materials

Check the following items:
● Ensure that all necessary tools, including the diagonal pliers, RJ-45 crimping
tool, and blades (or knives), are available.
● Ensure that the necessary materials, including the shielded RJ-45 connectors
and the category 5e cables, are available. Figure 3-8 shows the shielded
RJ-45 connector, which has a shielded iron cover and a wire fastening slot.
● Check whether the protective cover is damaged and whether the cable has
any defect or is uneven in thickness. If any damage or defect exists, replace
the protective cover or cut the part of the cable that has defects.

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Figure 3-8 Components of a shielded RJ-45 connector

Procedure
Step 1 Install the boot of the RJ-45 connector.
1. Select a cable of proper length and install the boot on the RJ-45 connector of
the cable, as shown in Figure 3-9.

Figure 3-9 Installing the boot of the RJ-45 connector

2. Use a blade or knife to peel off 30 mm of the sheath and use a blade to slit
up to 5 mm on the sheath, as shown in Figure 3-10.

Figure 3-10 Peeling off the sheath

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3. Install a shielded iron cover on the cable shield, and then insert the shielded
iron cover into the sheath along the crack. Install the shielded iron cover
correctly, as shown in Figure 3-11.

Figure 3-11 Installing the shielded metal cover

Step 2 Install the wires.

WARNING

When peeling off the cable sheath, do not damage the cable shield or the
insulated wires.

1. Use the diagonal pliers to peel the cable shield, grounding wire, aluminum
foil, and polyester band off the first 20 mm of the cable, leaving only the
insulated conductors.
2. Arrange the four twisted pairs properly and insert them into the wire
fastening slot, as shown in Figure 3-12 and Figure 3-13. Maintain the
original twist pitch of the twisted pairs.

Figure 3-12 Leading cables through the wire holder

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Figure 3-13 Cable locations in a wire holder

3. Arrange the pairs smoothly and straightly at the aperture of the wire
fastening slot. Arrange the wires properly and cut off the extra part of the
wires along the edge of the wire fastening slot. Table 3-2 shows the wires
order, and Figure 3-14 shows the pins of the RJ-45 connector (pay attention
to the colors of pins).

Figure 3-14 Pins of the RJ-45 connector

Table 3-2 Pair color codes

Pin Straight Straight Crossover Crossover
Through Through Cable End A Cable End B
Cable End A Cable End B

1 White and White and White and White and

orange orange orange green

2 Orange Orange Orange Green

3 White and White and White and White and

green green green orange

4 Blue Blue Blue Blue

5 White and White and White and White and

blue blue blue blue

6 Green Green Green Orange

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Pin Straight Straight Crossover Crossover

Through Through Cable End A Cable End B
Cable End A Cable End B

7 White and White and White and White and

brown brown brown brown

8 Brown Brown Brown Brown

4. Install the plastic cover on the wire fastening slot, and then fasten the slot. To
ensure that the cover is fitted properly, push it into the slot until you hear a
click, as shown in Figure 3-15.

Figure 3-15 Installing the wires

Step 3 Crimp the RJ-45 connector.

1. Insert the RJ-45 connector into the metal cover.
2. Use the diagonal pliers to crimp the pins on the RJ-45 connector. Ensure that
the conductors inside the wires are properly connected to the pins and the
RJ-45 connector is placed correctly. After crimping, the pins on the connector
must be lower than the plastic cover.
3. Use a network cable tester or a multimeter to check that the wires are
connected properly.
4. Insert the RJ-45 connector into the boot, as shown in Figure 3-16.

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Figure 3-16 Crimping the RJ-45 connector

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3.3 Preparing External Power Cables and Ground

Cables with OT Terminals
This section describes how to prepare external power cables and ground cables
with OT terminals.

Recommended Tools and Materials

The recommended tools and materials for preparing external power cables and
ground cables with OT terminals are as follows.

Tools:

● Power cable crimping tool

● Hydraulic pliers
● Box cutter
● Diagonal pliers
● Wire clipper
● Heat gun

Materials:

● Power cables
● Insulation tape
● OT terminals
● Heat shrink tube

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Procedure
Step 1 Peel off a section of the insulation layer C from the power cable based on the
cross-sectional area of the power cable conductors. A section of power cable
conductor D with a length of L1 is exposed, as shown in Figure 3-17. Table 3-3
lists the recommended lengths of the insulation layer to be peeled off (L1).

Figure 3-17 Peeling off the insulation layer of the power cable

NOTICE

● When peeling off the insulation layer of the power cable, take care not to
scratch the conductor of the power cable.
● You can adjust L1 according to the length of the OT terminal. L1 = L + (1 to 2)
mm.

Table 3-3 Mapping between the cross-sectional area and the length of the
insulation layer to be peeled off (L1)

Cross-Sectional Area (mm2) L1 (mm)

1 7

1.5 7

2.5 7

4 8

6 9

10 11

16 13

25 14

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Cross-Sectional Area (mm2) L1 (mm)

35 16

50 16

NOTE

Engineers can determine the length of insulation layer to be peeled off by comparing the
cable with the connector to be crimped.

Step 2 Insert the power cable into the heat shrink tube A, as shown in Figure 3-18.
Step 3 Insert the bare conductor of the power cable into the OT terminal B, and then
press the OT terminal close to the insulation layer C, as shown in Figure 3-18.

Figure 3-18 Installing the heat shrink tube and OT terminal

NOTICE

After the OT terminal is installed, the length of the bare conductor outside the OT
terminal (L2) must not be larger than 2 mm. If L2 is larger than 2 mm, cut the
excess by using the diagonal pliers or wire clipper, as shown in Figure 3-18.

Step 4 Use the power cable crimping tool to clamp the tail of the OT terminal and the
contact part of the conductor, as shown in Figure 3-19.

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Figure 3-19 Clamping the tail of the OT terminal with the contact part of the
conductor

NOTE

The crimped shape varies with the crimping mold.

Step 5 Push the heat shrink tube A towards the OT terminal, and cover the crimping area
of the OT terminal and the conductor. Use a heat gun to heat the heat shrink
tube, as shown in Figure 3-20.

NOTICE

Stop heating the heat shrinking tube once the cable is wrapped by it tightly.
Excessive heat may damage the insulation layer of the cable.

Figure 3-20 Installing the heat shrink tube

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4 Engineering Label Specifications for

Cables

This chapter describes how to make, fill in, and attach the cable labels, which
facilitate cable connection and maintenance.

Labels are affixed to the cables to identify the physical positions of the cables on
different devices. There are two types of cable labels: labels for the power cables
and labels for the signal cables.

NOTE

If the customers require label consistency in their equipment rooms, fill in and arrange the
labels according to requirements.

4.1 Introduction to Labels

4.2 Usage of Labels
4.3 Filling In Labels
4.4 Affixing Labels

4.1 Introduction to Labels

This section describes the materials, types, and structures of labels. It also
describes the requirements on label printing and handwriting, attaching methods,
label contents, and precautions.

Material Specifications
The material features of the labels are as follows:

● Thickness: 0.09 mm.

● Color: chalk white.
● Material: Polyester (PET).
● Allowable temperature: -29°C to +149°C.
● The labels can be printed on by a laser printer or written with an oil marker.

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● The material must pass the authentication of Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

and Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

Types
There are two types of cable labels: one is for power cables and the other is for
signal cables.

Label for the Signal Cable

The label for a signal cable is L-shaped and of a fixed size. Figure 4-1 shows a
label for a signal cable.

Figure 4-1 Label for a signal cable

The dividing lines on the label make the position of a cable clearer. For example,
there is a dividing line between the cabinet number and the enclosure number,
and another between the enclosure number and the slot number. The size of the
dividing line is 1.5 mm x 0.6 mm, and its color is PANTONE 656c (light blue).
The dotted lines mark the position for folding the label when you attach it to the
cable.
There is a mark "TO:" (upside down in the figure) at the lower right corner of the
label. Write information about the peer end of the cable, to which the label is
affixed, after the mark.

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Label for a Power Cable

The label for a power cable is attached to the identification plate on a cable tie.
The size of the bulge around the identification plate is 0.2 mm x 0.6 mm, and is
symmetric on both sides. The label is attached to the center of the plate, as shown
in Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2 Label for a power cable

4.2 Usage of Labels

This section describes how to use the labels, the contents on the labels, and the
precautions for using the labels.

Contents on Labels
The contents on a label for a signal cable are different from the contents on a
label for a power cable.

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For a Signal Cable

The two sides of a label affixed to a signal cable indicate the location of the ports
connected to both ends of the cable, as shown in Figure 4-3.

● Area 1 carries the location information about the cable end to which the label
is to be affixed.
● Area 2 (with the "TO:" mark) carries the location information about the other
end of the cable.
● Area 3 is folded between areas 1 and 2.

Figure 4-3 Printing parts on a label for a signal cable

If the label is viewed from the cable leading-out area, it appears on the right side
of the cable. The side with "TO:" that faces outward indicates the location of one
end of the cable; the other side indicates the location of the other end.

For a Power Cable

A label for a power cable is affixed only to one side of the identification plate. The
information (the part after the mark "TO:") on the label indicates the location of
the peer end device, control cabinet, cable distribution box, or socket of the cable
end to which the label is affixed.

Precautions for Using Labels

Pay attention to the following items when using the labels:

● When you print or write information on the labels or attach the labels, ensure
that the labels are clean.
● Do not use ink-jet printers or ink pens to print or write on the labels because
the label paper is made up of moisture-proof and waterproof material.
● Affix labels neatly. The new label is of striped type. The appearance of the
product is affected if the affixing position or direction is incorrect.
● Bundle the cable ties at the same height, and place all identification plates in
the same direction.
● The positions of "up", "down", "right", and "left" in this section (excluding the
description of printer setting) are from the perspective of facing the labels.

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4.3 Filling In Labels

You can use an oil marker to fill in the labels.

Writing Tool
To keep the labels legible and neat, use a black oil marker to fill in the labels. An
oil marker is more effective than a ballpoint pen. When you use a marker to fill in
the labels, ensure that the surface of the labels is not oily. Oil can smudge the
letters.

NOTE

The delivered marker has two nibs. Use the smaller nib to fill in the labels.

Writing Font
The handwritten font must be similar to the standard typeface "Times New
Roman" so that it is clear and legible. Table 4-1 lists the standard typeface.

Table 4-1 Standard typeface for handwriting

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 A B C D E F G H

I J K L M N O P Q

R S T U V W X Y Z

The typeface for handwriting should be of a proper size, identifiable, and neat.

Figure 4-4 shows the writing direction.

Figure 4-4 Writing direction on the label

4.4 Affixing Labels

This section describes how to attach a label for a signal cable and a power cable.

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Affixing a Label to a Signal Cable

The label attaching position on a signal cable is 2 cm from the connector. In
special cases, for example, to avoid bending the cable or affecting other cables,
you can attach the label to a different position.
A label should be affixed to each end of a cable. When the cable is placed
vertically, the label should point rightwards. When the cable is placed horizontally,
the label should point downwards. Figure 4-5 shows how to properly attach a
label to the signal cable.

Figure 4-5 Properly affixing a label to a signal cable

Figure 4-6 shows how to attach a label to a signal cable.

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Figure 4-6 Affixing a label to a signal cable

Affixing a Label to a Power Cable

Remove a label from the bottom of the label page, and then attach it to the
concave part on either side of the identification plate of a cable tie. Ensure that
the label directions are consistent in the equipment room. The cable tie should be
fastened 2 cm from the connectors. In special cases, the labels can be affixed to
other positions.
Cable ties should be fastened at both ends of a cable. After bundling the cables,
the completed identification plate should be visible on the top of the cable in the
horizontal cabling, or on the right side of the cable in the vertical cabling. Make
sure that the label points outwards, as shown in Figure 4-7.

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Figure 4-7 Appearance of a label affixed to a power cable

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