SG0-001 · Question #525
While reviewing a new installation the storage administrator notices that a number of FC cables have excess length that is tightly looped. Of which of the following would this be an example? (Select T
The correct answer is C. Poor cabling installation practices E. Exceeding recommended bend radius. Tightly looping excess Fibre Channel cable length indicates poor installation practices and leads to exceeding the cable's recommended bend radius.
Question
While reviewing a new installation the storage administrator notices that a number of FC cables have excess length that is tightly looped. Of which of the following would this be an example? (Select TWO).
Options
- AStandard installation practices
- BCabling per vendor recommendations
- CPoor cabling installation practices
- DIncreasing performance by reducing distance
- EExceeding recommended bend radius
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A4% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C89% (48)
- D6% (3)
Why each option
Tightly looping excess Fibre Channel cable length indicates poor installation practices and leads to exceeding the cable's recommended bend radius.
Tightly looping cables goes against standard installation practices which emphasize proper cable management and avoiding stress on cables.
Vendor recommendations typically include guidelines for proper bend radius and cable management to ensure optimal performance and longevity, which tight loops violate.
Tightly looping excess cable length is not a recommended practice in any professional cabling installation, as it introduces potential issues and indicates a lack of proper cable management.
Tightly looping cables does not increase performance or reduce distance in any meaningful or beneficial way; it can actually degrade performance by causing signal attenuation.
Optical fiber cables, including Fibre Channel cables, have a minimum bend radius that must be adhered to; tight loops can cause macrobends, leading to signal loss or even permanent damage to the fiber.
Concept tested: Fibre Channel cabling best practices and bend radius
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/datacenter/nexus5000/sw/installation/513_n1_1/n5k_install_guide/n5k_install_cabling.html
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