Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Third-Party Racks

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Appendix A: Unit Identification
In an ultra-dense server deployment, properly identifying a server requiring service can be
difficult. The Compaq ProLiant DL360 server includes special LEDs that identify servers
requiring service.
Compaq ProLiant DL360 server Unit Identification (UID) features on both the front and rear of
the server simplify server identification in deployments of ultra-dense servers. The faceplate
LED and switch are easy to locate. The rear UID is an integrated LED and switch.
Figure 13: Unit Identification (UID) LEDs and switches on the Compaq ProLiant DL360 server
1
Faceplate LED
2
Faceplate UID Switch
3
Integrated Rear LED and Switch
When the UID switch is on, the blue LEDs illuminate on the front and back of the server,
marking it as targeted for service. This front-and-rear feature reduces the risk of disconnecting
cables from the wrong server. Front and rear NIC link and NIC activity LEDs also help to
identify servers requiring service.