Deploying ProLiant DL320 & DL360 Servers into Telecommunications (Telco) Racks

Deploying ProLiant DL320 and DL360 Servers into Telecommunication (Telco) Racks 3
13NS-1000A-WWEN
Introduction
Compaq designed the ProLiant DL320 and ProLiant DL360 ultra-dense servers with
maximally configured deployments in mind. The Compaq ProLiant DL320 and ProLiant DL360
servers require only 1U (1.75 inches) of rack height.
This document discusses installation and service issues that arise when working with ultra-dense
server deployment, including:
• Mounting options for varying rack environments
• Weight
• Power distribution
• Thermal and environmental considerations
• Console management choices
• Cable management
• Unit identification
This paper provides guidelines for deploying multiple Compaq ProLiant DL360 servers in a telco
rack environment using the Compaq Telco Rack Option Kit (P/N: 174576-B21), and provides
information on Compaq rack products and related options. For information regarding third-party
racks, see the white paper, “Compaq Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Third-Party Racks,”
Compaq Document Number 13NT-1000A-WWEN available at
www.compaq.com
Figure 1: Compaq ProLiant DL320 ultra-dense server
Figure 2: Compaq ProLiant DL360 ultra-dense server