ProLiant Server High-Density Deployment Server Solution

Power Configuration Examples
The high- or low-voltage AC power and dual-power supply capabilities of the HP ProLiant server
makes it adaptable to a variety of power configurations. Each of the following examples suggests a
method of power distribution for a group of servers mounted in a rack. These examples illustrate
server power configurations and do not take into account such accessories as KVM switches and
display monitors that are typically included in an installation. These examples also suggest ways to
accomplish server management using Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) and KVM switching products.
Suggested Configurations
Table 7 is a quick reference table with suggested rack configurations for deploying HP ProLiant
servers. Examples of these configurations are further explained in “Power Configuration Examples” in
this section in Configurations A, B, and C.
These examples assume a server configured with two processors, four DIMMs, two hard drives, and a
single PCI card. Consult the power calculator for other configurations.
Table 6. Suggested Rack Configurations Quick Reference
Configuration A B C
Priority Maximum Performance
Density
Maximum Flexibility
with Redundant Power
Conventional
Rack Size 42U 42U 42U
Server Count 42 35 24
Power Source High Voltage High Voltage Low Voltage
PDU 4 x 40 Amp Modular PDU 4 x 40 Amp PDU 4 x 24 Amp PDU
KVM Switching No local KVM Switching
(iLO only)
IP Console Switch IP Console Switch
Local Console No Local Console TFT5600RKM TFT5600 RKM
Lights-Out
Management
iLO Advanced iLO Advanced iLO Standard or iLO
Advanced
IP Connections 1 x 48 Port 10/100 Ethernet
Switch (44+4)* for iLO
6 x 16 Port Gigabit Ethernet
Switch for data
2 x 24 Port 10/100 Ethernet
Switch (22+2)** for iLO
1 x 48 Port Gigabit Ethernet
Switch (44+4)* for data
2 x 24 Port 10/100
Ethernet Hub for iLO
2 x 48 Port Gigabit
Ethernet Switch
(44+4)* for data
* 44 10/100 ports plus 4 Gigabit uplink ports
** 22 10/100 ports plus 2 Gigabit uplink ports
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