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Execute these steps in order.
Execute these steps in order.
4 Installation Procedures
NOTE: Take necessary precautions for all procedures. Refer to Safety
Guidelines on page 5 of this white paper.
This section describes the preparation and brief installation procedures that are common to various
configurations described in Section 3 in the following steps:
1. ProLiant DL360 Preparation
2. Rack Preparation
3. PDU Installation
4. Rack Rails Installation
5. Server Installation in a Rack
6. Cable Dressing
7. Completing the Installation
Compaq recommends that customers execute Steps 2 through 4 in order, especially when multiple racks
are connected together or when a rack is populated in a separate room and relocated to its final position.
Compaq also recommends that customer execute Steps 5 through 7 in order. Step 1 can be done any time
before Step 5.
4.1 ProLiant DL360 Preparation
This section briefly describes the server preparation. Refer to the Compaq ProLiant DL360 Setup and
Installation Guide and accompanying documentation for details.
The ProLiant DL360 comes with standard fast deployment fixed rack rail kit designed for 29-inch deep
square-hole racks, like the Compaq racks. If the application does not require in-rack servicing, then the
factory-equipped fixed-rails may be used for installation.
The sliding rails and cable management solution option allows the server to be extended fully from the
rack, temporarily locked in place for servicing, and without removing the cables from the server. It also
provides better access to the rear cabling connections. The rails are designed for 29-inch deep square-hole
racks, like the Compaq racks. If customers choose to use the sliding rail and cable management solution
option, then replace the factory-mounted fixed server rails with the optional sliding server rails on the
server. Then install the optional cable tray to the rear of the server chassis per the instructions that come
with the option.
Prior to installing a ProLiant DL360 server in a rack, install all the necessary optional components inside
the server, such as the Remote Insight Lights-Out Edition, additional processor, and additional DIMMs.