Compaq ProLiant DL360 Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Compaq Racks
Compaq ProLiant DL360 Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Compaq Racks 49
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3.9 Configuration-I: 35 Servers, Stand-Alone Rack,
Low Voltage
This configuration is a recommended practice for a low voltage facility with server management
via local console, where a 42U rack has to “stand-alone,” that is, all the necessary local console
management devices are to be populated in the same rack. The network cables are routed to the
network switches located off-rack. An example application for this configuration may be for co-
location facilities.
Up to 35 ProLiant DL360 servers can be installed in this configuration. Note that although the
Compaq in-rack keyboard (with trackball) takes up 1U space, a Server Console Switch can be
installed at the back of the keyboard. The Compaq in-rack flat panel display (FPD) unit takes up
2U space when it is fully retracted inside the rack.
If the network switches are also need to be installed in the same rack, then 2U spaces will be
required, that is, only 33 ProLiant DL360 servers can be installed.
Table 3-26. Configuration I summary
Configuration-I Summary
Rack Contents
Units
35 servers with all fixed or all sliding rails with cable trays
5 KVMs, 1 FPD, 1 Keyboard, 1 Keyboard tray
4 Low Voltage 24A PDUs vertically mounted in the side panel compartments
Internal Cables
41 power cords going to 4 PDUs in the side panels [These cables are
supplied with the devices or servers.]
40 KVM cables: [See Figure 4-22 for the cabling diagram]
35 from each server to a corresponding Server Console Switch in the rack
4 from four Server Console Switches (KVM 1-4) to the top-level Server
Console Switch (KVM 5) to cascade the KVM switches.
1 from the top-level Server Console Switch to the FPD and the
keyboard/trackball
Cables External to Rack
35 (data) network cables from on-board RJ45 to external switches, assuming
use of only one LAN connection per server.
4 input power cords from the rack to external power outlets
Site Utility Requirements (worst-case)
Power: 4 dedicated 100V-120V 30A branch circuits.
Thermal: up to 35,000 BTU [This number is a worst-case. The actual
BTUs/hour will depend on the OS/application software running and the
server hardware configurations.]
Weight: up to 1,579 lb (with sliding-rails) [The network cables are not
accounted for since most implementation routes these cables to the
ceiling-hung cable rails outside of the rack.]