HSL, SPCN, RIO and InfiniBand cable planning

Use these tables to select your HSL, SPCN, RIO and InfiniBand cables.

The following table shows the high speed link (HSL) cable descriptions and feature code numbers available for your servers and expansion units.

Table 1. HSL cables
Cable Number
HSL - 3 m (9.8 ft.) 1460
HSL - 6 m (19.7 ft.) 1462
HSL - 15 m (49.2 ft.) 1462
HSL - 6 m (19.7 ft.) 1470
HSL - 30 m (98.4 ft.) 1471
HSL - 100 m (328 ft.) 1472
HSL - 250 m (820.2 ft.) 1473
HSL to HSL2 - 6 m (19.7 ft.) 1474
HSL to HSL2 - 10 m (32.8 ft.) 1475
HSL2 - 1 m (3.28 ft.) 1481
HSL2 - 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) 1482
HSL2 - 10 m (32.8 ft.) 1483
HSL2 - 15 m (49.2 ft.) 1485

The following table shows the InfiniBand cable descriptions and feature code numbers available for your servers and expansion units.

Table 2. InfiniBand cables
Cable feature Cable type Length Part number
1829 12x InfiniBand cable 0.6 m (2 ft.) 41V0226
1830 12x InfiniBand cable 1.5 m (5 ft.) 41V0227
1834 12x InfiniBand cable 8 m (26 ft.) 39J5642
1840 12x InfiniBand cable 3 m (9.8 ft.) 42V2132

The following table shows the SPCN cable descriptions and feature code numbers available for your servers and expansion units.

Table 3. SPCN cables
Cable Number
SPCN - 2 m (6.6 ft.) 1463
SPCN - 6 m (19.7 ft.) 1464
SPCN - 15 m (49.2 ft.) 1465
SPCN - 30 m (98.4 ft.) 1466
SPCN - 2 m (6.6 ft.) 6001
SPCN - 3 m (9.8 ft.) 6006
SPCN - 6 m (19.7 ft.) 6008
SPCN - 15 m (49.2 ft.) 6007
SPCN - 30 m (98.4 ft.) 6029

The following table shows the RIO cable descriptions and feature code numbers available for your servers and expansion units.

Table 4. RIO cables
Cable Number
RIO - 1.2 m (3.9 ft.) 3146
RIO - 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) 3147
RIO - 1.75 m (5.7 ft.) 3156
RIO - 10 m (32.8 ft.) 3148
RIO - 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) 3168

HSL handling requirements

The cables are included with protective coverings (end caps) over the connectors. The purpose of these end caps is to protect the cable ends from mechanical damage and contact contamination. Keep the end caps on while routing cables, etc. until it is time to plug the connectors into the equipment.

Excess cable may be coiled. The recommended bend radius is 152.4 mm (6 in.); however, the minimum bend radius is 76.2 mm (3 in.). If cable ties or other restraining devices are used to hold the coiled cable in place, make sure these fit loosely on the cable jacket. In general, do not compress or crush the cables. This might result in mechanical damage to the wires and insulation.
Note:
  1. The 15 m (49.2 ft.) HSL cable (1462) is not supported on the 9406-270.
  2. A 15 m (49.2 ft.) HSL cable should not be used to directly connect the system unit port A1 on the model 9406-820 to a 5075, 5074, or 5079. It can be used for all other connections on the model 9406-820. For the 9406-830 and 9406-840, 1462 can be used for all connections.