Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Third-Party Racks

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Power Consumption
The Compaq ProLiant DL360 server power supply is rated for a maximum 190W DC output.
The maximum input AC power consumption is approximately 292W.
• Using 110V AC power, a fully loaded system can draw up to 2.66A.
• Using 208V AC power, a fully loaded system can draw up to 1.41A.
Deployments of ultra-dense servers represent a significant power requirement. A simple formula
to calculate Compaq ProLiant DL360 server power requirements for your installation is:
(number of ProLiant DL360 servers )* (292W) = maximum power requirements for servers
Plan the installation to provide for adequate power distribution and backup. In high voltage
installations, Compaq also offers a Y-shaped power cable to simplify power distribution wiring
by powering two servers from each outlet.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not
overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. Consult the electrical
authority having jurisdiction over the facility’s wiring and installation requirements.
CAUTION: If the rack is equipped with an integrated power distribution scheme, make sure that
the power distribution circuits are not overloaded.
Thermal Dissipation
The Compaq ProLiant DL360 server internal design achieves efficient cooling through
unrestricted airflow. A large cooling fan and three smaller power supply fans move cool air from
the front of the unit, over the heated components, and out the chassis through large, specially
angled air vents at the rear of the unit.
A fully configured Compaq ProLiant DL360 server under maximum workload can produce
approximately 1,000 BTU/hr. Air temperature measurements around the server can vary as much
as 25°C (45°F) from front to back. deployment of multiple ultra-dense servers will produce a
significant amount of heat; 42 Compaq ProLiant DL360 servers under maximum workload can
generate as much as 42,000 BTU/hr.
IMPORTANT: Forty-two Compaq ProLiant DL360 servers can produce up to 42,000 BTU/hr.
Ensure your environmental infrastructure is designed to respond to the thermal burden of the
installation.