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

Compaq ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 Server High-Density Deployment in Compaq Racks 5
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Note: Slide rails, power distribution units (PDUs), power cords, and cables can be preinstalled
into the rack in a build room or on the data center floor before moving the rack to its final
location.
Where to Find Information
Table 1. Where to Find Information
Section Description Where to Find
Introduction Explains the purpose and scope of this white paper and
provides a glossary of terms
Page 5
Power, Thermal, and Weight
Information
Lists important information about the
ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server, Compaq racks,
PDUs, and related options to help choose a rack
configuration
Page 10
Power Distribution Units and
Power Cords
Discusses specific PDU and power cord choices Page 11
Console Management Systems Discusses server management options Page 16
Planning Rack Configurations Discusses rack configuration issues Page 19
Installation Procedures Describes installation procedures Page 26
Related Documents, Appendix A Lists documents and websites that provide additional
information about Compaq racks, rack options, and rack
deployment of ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 servers
Page 34
Parts Reference, Appendix B Lists part numbers for all the components referred to in
this white paper
Page 35
Power and Thermal Budgeting,
Appendix C
Explains calculating power deratings Page 38
Connecting Multiple Racks,
Appendix D
Discusses connecting multiple racks and lists rack
deployment options for 7000- and 9000-series racks.
Page 43
Table 2. Steps for High-Volume Server Deployment
Step Description
Step 1 Choose PDUs from Table 6.
Step 2 Determine the PDUs and related options from Table 12.
Step 3 Determine rack configuration. See examples on pages 22-24.
Step 4 Determine rail, console, and cable configurations. See the "Rack Management
Systems" section on page 25.
Step 5 Install the ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server. See the "Installation Procedures"
section on page 26.
Introduction
Compaq designed the dense ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server to meet the challenges
associated with deploying a high concentration of servers in a single rack. Compaq suggests that
customers evaluate their environments, power distribution, console, cable, and thermal
management choices well in advance to ensure the efficient deployment of multiple