Specifications

Rack Installation 2-5
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
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Temperature Requirements
To ensure continued safe and reliable operation of the equipment, install or
place the system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.
The Compaq Maximum Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature
(TMRA) for most server products is 35°C (95°F). The temperature in the room
where the rack is located should not exceed
35°C (95°F).
The operating temperature inside the rack is always higher than the room
temperature and is dependent on the configuration of equipment in your rack.
The TMRA for each piece of equipment should be checked before installation.
The maximum internal rack temperature for your configuration should not
exceed the values shown in the following table.
Table 2-1
Internal Rack Temperature Maximums
Equipment Included Internal Rack Temperature Maximum
Rack-mountable ProLiant servers 47°C/122°F
Compaq rack-mountable options 40°C/104°F
Other manufacturer options See other manufacturer specifications
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when installing
third-party options:
■ Make sure that the option equipment does not impede airflow to the
rack-mountable ProLiant servers or increase the internal rack temperature
beyond the maximum rating specified by Compaq.
■ Make sure that the Manufacturer Maximum Recommended Ambient
Operating Temperature of the option equipment is not exceeded when
installed into the rack.