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03-27-2014, 07:18 PM #1Web Hosting Master
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Cable routing on 1U servers
We just got done building a round of 1U servers with Supermicro boards in Supermicro chassis. Those of you who still build your own gear, how do you deal with the ATX power connectors? It seems like no matter what, they're destined to get smashed up against the top of the case. And although there are right-angle adapters, the ones I've seen would smash the power cable against the power supply or the memory. What do the rest of you do? Is there some trick I haven't discovered yet?
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03-27-2014, 08:59 PM #2Aspiring Evangelist
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I think a little bit of mashing is pretty normal
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03-27-2014, 09:36 PM #3Aspiring Evangelist
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I've always had to smash the PSU cables down aswell, basically ever since I can remember. Pizzaboxes end up being the worst offender in my experience.
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03-27-2014, 10:10 PM #4WHT Addict
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I would agree with the other posts. In our experience we have to smashed to fit. Some chassis are also worse than others.
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You're reminding me of the "good ole' days" on DL360s.
So glad we moved to 380s...
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03-27-2014, 10:30 PM #6Web Hosting Master
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Okay, well, as long as we aren't the only ones! Thanks for the reassurance!
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03-27-2014, 10:52 PM #7Web Hosting Master
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The 1U dual PSU chassis is far more difficult than the single PSU.
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03-27-2014, 11:10 PM #8Randy
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A combination of rolling the cable the right direction and zip ties can keep it from pushing on the cover, and other stuff like RAM.
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03-27-2014, 11:27 PM #9Junior Guru
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Rolling the cable to the side usually allows you to tuck it firmly and out of the way. Zip ties also help keep things neat and avoiding other components. One trick if routing cables along the edge of the mobo is don't clip the zip ties short, instead tuck the protruding piece under the mobo to "secure" the cord in place so it doesn't shift.
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03-27-2014, 11:46 PM #10
Thanks for bringing this up, @FRH Lisa! We usually just smash it down as well, but that does seem to be the tightest thing pushing on the 'hood' of the chassis. I like the idea of zip ties, will have to try that on our next builds.
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Most of the chassis we have seen recently have tie down points. You can tie down the cables to keep them near the base. The wires into ATX connectors do have some flexibility and should bend if properly tied down.
The issue we commonly see is that zip-typing is a time-consuming pain.Ocity Hosting, LLC. • Racked & Ready Dedicated Servers
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