Compaq ProLiant DL320 Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Compaq Racks

Compaq ProLiant DL320 Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Compaq Racks 5
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Where to Find Information
This white paper is divided into sections that address important aspects of planning and installing
a high-volume deployment of ProLiant DL320s in Compaq 7000-and 9000-series racks. Table 1
describes the information each section discusses and Table 2 outlines the appropriate steps to
follow for high-volume server deployment.
Table 1. Where to find information
Section Description Where to Find
Introduction Explains the purpose and scope of this white paper and
provides a glossary of terms
Page 5
Power, Thermal, and Weight
Information
Lists important information about the ProLiant DL320,
Compaq racks, PDUs, and related options to help choose
a rack configuration
Page 9
Power Distribution Units Discusses specifics of PDU choices Page 10
Console Management Systems Discusses different options for server management Page 14
Planning Rack Configurations Discusses issues related to deciding on rack
configurations
Page 16
Installation Procedures Describes installation procedures Page 28
Related Documents, Appendix A Lists documents and Web sites that provide additional
information about Compaq racks, rack options, and rack
deployment of ProLiant DL320 servers
Page 36
Parts Reference, Appendix B Lists part numbers for all the components referred to in
this white paper
Page 37
Power and Thermal Budgeting,
Appendix C
Explains calculating deratings Page 41
Table 2. Steps for high-volume server deployment
Step Description
Step 1 Choose PDUs from Table 6.
Step 2 Determine the PDUs and related options from Table 8, Table 9, and Table 10.
Step 3 Determine rack configuration. See examples on pages 21-25.
Step 4 Determine rail, console, and cable configurations. See the “Rack Management
Systems” section on page 26.
Step 5 Install the ProLiant DL320 server. See the “Installation Procedures ” section on
page 28.
Introduction
Compaq designed the ultra-dense ProLiant DL320 server to meet the challenges associated with
deploying a high concentration of servers in a single rack. Compaq suggests that customers
evaluate their environments, power distribution, console, cable, and thermal management choices
well in advance to ensure the efficient deployment of multiple ProLiant DL320 servers in a rack.
Use this document, in conjunction with the documents listed in Appendix A, as a guideline for
planning rack configurations for high-volume deployments of ProLiant DL320 servers.
The section of this paper titled “Power Distribution Units (PDUs)” outlines Compaq PDU choices
best suited for building rack configurations. This section provides technical specifications for
high- and low-voltage PDUs. It also describes how to allocate the correct number and type of
PDUs for specific rack deployments.