Connect Data Cables

1. Identify the prerequisite and subsequent installation tasks that you must perform in conjunction with this procedure.

   See Installation Task Overview.

2. If you are using the CMA, loosen the inner green captive thumbscrews and remove the CMA cover.
   
3. Identify where the cable installs.

   See Cable Connections (Oracle Switch ES2-72) or Cable Connections (Oracle Switch ES2-64).

4. Install a cable.
   1. If installed, remove the protective dust cap on the cable.
   2. Inspect the cable connector.

      The shell should not be bent and should be parallel to the inner boards. If the connector is bent or damaged, use a different cable.

   3. Hold the transceiver or connector, and slide it into the opening.
      • Orient a QSFP or QSFP+ cable with the tab up.
      • Orient a 10GBASE-T connector with the tab up or down, according to the slot orientation.
      
      
   4. Applying even pressure to both sides of the connector, push the cable in until it is firmly seated and clicks in the slot.
   5. Repeat Step 3 through Step 4 for all connectors.
5. If you are using the CMA, arrange the cables in the CMA.
   1. Place the cable into the open slot in the CMA.

      Four cables fit into each slot in the CMA.

      
      
   2. Replace the CMA cover, and tighten the green captive thumbscrews.
      
6. If there is a possibility of heated air recirculating into the switch, place longer rack units above and below the switch to direct heated air out of the cabinet.

   See Overheating From Air Recirculation.

7. Power on the switch.

   See Power On the Switch.

Related Information

• Install the Switch in the Rack

• Attach Power Cords