Deploying ProLiant DL320 & DL360 Servers into Third-Party Racks

Deploying Compaq ProLiant DL320 and DL360 Servers into Third-Party Racks 5
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Compaq Third-Party Rack Option Kit
The Compaq Third-Party Rack Option Kit for ProLiant DL320 and ProLiant DL360 servers
provides a complete mounting solution that adapts to a variety of third-party racks.
The Compaq Third-Party Rack Option Kit includes a set of adjustable rack rails that attach to
third-party rack posts using customer-supplied fasteners appropriate for the rack. Compaq
supplies adapter washers for M5 and 10-32 thread mounting screws.
The depth-adjustable rack rails mate to the rails preinstalled on the ProLiant DL320 and ProLiant
DL360 servers for slide-in installation.
The Compaq Third-Party Rack Option Kit includes a cable management tray option. A minimum
rack depth of 28 inches is required to use the cable management tray.
The Compaq Third-Party Rack Option Kit comes with a detailed installation guide. Consult this
installation guide for details on adapting to your particular third-party rack.
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Figure 3: The ProLiant DL320 and ProLiant DL360 server Third-Party Rack Option Kit
Table 1. Third--Party Rack Option Kit
Item Description
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Rack Rails
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Adapter Washer
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Cable Management Tray
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Installation Guide
The ProLiant DL320 server includes a cable support bracket for use when installing the ProLiant
DL320 with a Compaq Third-Party Rack Option Kit.
Note: The Compaq Third-Party Rack Option Kit is for fixed rail installation. Although the
ProLiant DL320 and ProLiant DL360 servers slide in for installation, remove the server from the
rack for service.