Compaq ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 Server High-Density Deployment in Compaq Racks

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Rack Management Systems
Compaq recommends using the standard rack rails and cable management arm. The rack
management solution installed in the rack determines the position of the PDUs installed in the
rack side panels. To determine the best rack management solution, consider the service and
upgrade demands of the servers deployed in the rack.
IMPORTANT: Read the Compaq Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Third-party Cabinet
Racks or the Compaq Ultra-Dense Server Deployment in Telco Racks before deploying ProLiant
DL380 Generation 2 servers in a third-party rack or Telco rack.
Standard Rack Rails
The standard rack rails and cable management arm work best with a rack of servers that are
frequently serviced or upgraded. With this solution, a server can be powered down and serviced
without disconnecting the server cables or removing the server from the rack.
The standard rack rails and cable management arm are designed for 29-inch deep, square-hole
racks. The sliding rack rails compress and snap securely in place in the rack without screws or
nuts.
The cable management arm attaches directly onto the rear of the server and the rear of the rack. It
secures and routes the cables along the rear of the rack. This not only prevents the cables from
sagging and tangling, but it also enables proper air ventilation through the rack while enabling the
servers to be fully extended without disconnecting any of the server cables.
The standard rack rails and cable management arm are conducive to in-rack servicing and provide
convenient access to the server cables and connectors. Refer to the Compaq ProLiant DL380
Generation 2 Setup and Installation Guide for complete installation instructions.
Third-Party Rack Cabinet Solution
Because not all customers use Compaq racks, the ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server design
supports deployment in third-party rack cabinets. Compaq offers a Third-Party Rack Cabinet kit
to use in installing ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 servers in third-party racks. This kit includes
variable length rack rails that are compatible with a variety of third-party racks. The Third-Party
Rack Cabinet kit can be installed in racks that are 610 mm (21 inches) to 740 mm (29.13 inches)
deep.
IMPORTANT: Always install the Compaq Third-Party Rack Cabinet kit when deploying a
ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server in a third-party rack. The kit supports the same cable
management arm that the standard fixed rack rail solution uses.