Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Third-Party Racks

Compaq Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Telecommunications (Telco) Racks 3
12CZ-0400A-WWEN
Introduction
Compaq designed the ProLiant DL360 ultra-dense server with maximally configured
deployments in mind. The Compaq ProLiant DL360 server requires only 1U (1.75 inches) of
rack height.
From its inception, Compaq engineers anticipated issues that customers face when installing and
servicing an ultra-dense 1U server deployment, including:
• Mounting option kits for varying rack environments
• Weight and center-of-gravity considerations
• Power distribution
• Thermal and environmental considerations
• Console management choices
• Cable management
• Unit identification
This paper provides guidelines for deploying multiple Compaq ProLiant DL360 servers in a telco
rack environment using the Compaq Telco Rack Option Kit (P/N: 174576-B21), and provides
information on Compaq rack products and related options. For information regarding third-party
racks, see the white paper, “Compaq Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Third-party Racks,”
Compaq Document Number 12CU-0400A-WWEN available at
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/servers/CUDS_Other_Rack.pdf
Figure 1: Deployment of ultra-dense 1U ProLiant DL360 servers in a telco rack