Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Racks

Compaq Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Compaq Racks 47
128H-0400A-WWEN
3.11 Configuration-K: 36U Rack, 36 Servers, 24A High Voltage
PDU
This configuration shows a Compaq 36U rack where 36 servers in a high voltage facility. Remote console
management via the optional Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition is recommended. The network cables are
routed to the network switches located off-rack.
Configuration-K Summary
Rack Contents
Units
36 servers with all fixed or all sliding rails with cable trays
3 High Voltage 24A PDUs vertically mounted in the side panel compartments
Internal Cables
18 Y-power cords going to 3 PDUs in the side panels
Cables External to Rack
36 (management) network cables from the optional Remote Insight Lights-Out
Edition RJ-45 connector to external switches
36 (data) network cables from on-board RJ-45 to external switches, assuming
use of only one LAN connection per server.
3 input power cords from the rack to external power outlets
Site Utility Requirements (worst-case)
Power: 3 dedicated 200V-240V 30A branch circuits.
Thermal: up to 35,850 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 1,418 lb (with sliding-rails) [The network cables are not
accounted for since most implementations route the network cables to the
ceiling-hung cable rails outside of the rack].
22 Server 22
21 Server 21
20 Server 20
19 Server 19
17 Server 17
18 Server 18
16 Server 16
15 Server 15
14 Server 14
13 Server 13
12 Server 12
11 Server 11
10 Server 10
35 Server 35
36 Server 36
34 Server 34
33 Server 33
32 Server 32
30 Server 30
31 Server 31
29 Server 29
28 Server 28
27 Server 27
26 Server 26
25 Server 25
24 Server 24
23 Server 23
8 Server 8
9 Server 9
7 Server 7
6 Server 6
5 Server 5
4 Server 4
3 Server 3
2 Server 2
1 Server 1