ProLiant DL360 G2 Server High-Density Deployment

ProLiant DL360 G2 Server High-Density Deployment 34
Installation Procedures
Note: Take necessary precautions for all procedures.
This section describes the preparation and brief installation procedures that are common to
various configurations described in the previous section.
1. Server Preparation
2. Rack Preparation
3. Installing PDUs
4. Installing the Rack Rails
5. Installing a Server in a Rack
6. Connecting Cables
7. Completing the Installation
Execute Steps 2 through 7 in order, especially when multiple racks are connected together or
when a rack is populated in a separate room and relocated to its final position. Step 1 can be done
any time before Step 5.
Server Preparation
This section briefly describes the preparation necessary for the ProLiant DL360 G2 server. Refer
to the Compaq ProLiant DL360 G2 Setup and Installation Guide and accompanying
documentation for details.
The ProLiant DL360 G2 server comes standard with Universal Rack Rails as a fast deployment
solution for fixed rack rail kits. If the application does not require in-rack servicing, then the
factory-equipped fixed-rails may be used for installation.
The sliding rails and the cable management solution option allows the server to be extended fully
from the rack, temporarily locked in place for servicing, and without removing the cables from
the server. It also provides better access to the rear cabling connections. If customers choose to
use the sliding rail and cable management solution option, then replace the factory-mounted fixed
server rails with the optional sliding server rails on the server. Then install the optional cable tray
to the rear of the server chassis per the instructions that come with the option.
Prior to installing a ProLiant DL360 G2 server in a rack, install all the necessary optional
components inside the server, such as the PCI option cards, additional processor, and additional
DIMMs.
Rack Preparation
Most of the discussions in this section will focus around Compaq 42U racks. The rack selection
criteria and recommendations are beyond the scope of this document. A bustle or an extension kit
might be required if the installation will end up with several cables for all ProLiant DL360 G2
servers, for example, KVM cables. For complete details on rack installation, refer to the set up
and install guides for the respective rack models.
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