Compaq ProLiant DL360 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

2-2 Compaq ProLiant DL360 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide
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Writer: Ed Giblin Project: Compaq ProLiant DL360 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide Comments:
Part Number: 233832-001 File Name: c-ch2 Planning the Server Installation.doc Last Saved On: 9/5/01 2:58 PM
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Server warnings and cautions
■ Server shipping contents
■ Optional installation service
If multiple ProLiant DL360 G2 servers are to be deployed in a single rack,
consult the multiple server deployment white papers on the Compaq website:
www.compaq.com/products/servers/ProLiantdl360
Optimum Environment
When installing a Compaq ProLiant DL360 G2 server in a rack, select a
location that meets the environmental standards described in the following
paragraphs.
Space and Airflow Requirements
To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following spatial
requirements when deciding where to install a Compaq, Telco, or third-party
rack:
■ Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 inches) in front of the rack.
■ Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 inches) in the back of the
rack.
■ Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 inches) from the back of
the rack to the rear of another rack or row of racks.
Compaq servers draw in cool air through the rack front door and expel warm
air through the rack rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be
adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to enter the cabinet and warm
air to escape from the rear of the cabinet.
IMPORTANT: Do not block the ventilation openings.
When there is any vertical space in the rack not filled by servers or rack
components, the gaps between the components cause changes in airflow
through the rack and across the servers. Cover all gaps with blanking panels to
maintain proper airflow.
Compaq 9000 Series racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through
perforations in the front and rear doors that provide 64 percent open area for
ventilation.