The following diagrams shows the layout of channel and power cables for the mainframe equipment in the BELL 108 recovery site. Rather than just indiscrimately running cables across the floor connecting devices, paths for cables should be planned to avoid problems. Important aspects to the layout are:

• Use cables of the correct length to avoid having to take short cuts or to coil extra cable.

• Route the cables such that equipment moves can be done later without having to disconnect cables from other devices.

• Avoid placing cables across heavy traffic areas. Not only does having to step over cables pose a safety problem, stepping on cables may cause data or power problems later.

This plan includes a suggested layout for the cables. Last minute changes can be made to the layout, but do so carefully. The paths that cables should take are shown in red in the diagrams.

BELL108D: Mainframe Channel Cable Floor Layout Diagram

BELL108E: Mainframe Power Cable Floor Layout Diagram

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