Compaq ProLiant DL320 Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Compaq Racks

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Special Considerations for 7000- and 9000-Series Racks

Compaq recommends deploying servers in either a 7000- or 9000-series Compaq rack. The 7000-

and the 9000-series Compaq racks mentioned in this section are the 7142, 7122, 9142, 9122, and

9136, racks. 4000-series racks (36U) are not recommended for 1U high-volume deployments with

ProLiant DL320 servers because they are not sturdy enough to support the weight of 36 servers.

This document does not discuss deploying servers in any non-Compaq rack.

WARNING: Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to

the equipment:

• Do not install a ProLiant DL320 server into a rack until the rack has been placed in its

final location.

• Slide rails, PDUs, power cords, and cables can be preinstalled into the rack in a build

room or other location before moving the rack to its final location.

• Before installing any servers, extend the leveling jacks to the floor and rest the full

weight of the rack on the jacks. The casters are not designed to support the full weight

of a populated rack.

• Do not move a rack populated with servers. A fully populated rack weighs up to 1,700

pounds. Moving a populated rack can cause the rack to become unstable, resulting in

serious personal injury or equipment damage.

Preparing a 7000-Series Rack

Before deploying ProLiant DL320 servers into a 7000-series rack, replace the front door of the

rack with the High Air Flow Rack Door Insert. The High Air Flow Rack Door Insert is necessary

to effectively cool ProLiant DL320 servers deployed in 7000-series racks. See Table 14 for rack-

door insert part numbers.

Compaq strongly recommends using the Compaq Rack Extension Kit (P/N 154392-B21) to

alleviate any space problems for cable bundles at the rear of 7000-series racks.

Preparing a 9000-Series Rack

Before deploying ProLiant DL320 servers into a 9000-series rack, it may be necessary to replace

the original casters on the rack with replacement casters for 9000-series racks. These casters are

available free of charge from Compaq. For more information, see Customer Advisory: Caster

Wheels on 9000 Series Racks May Break When Moved Under Load in Appendix A -- Related

Documents or visit the Compaq Web site: