Compaq ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 Setup and Installation Guide

Planning the Server Installation 2-3
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
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Compaq 9000 Series racks provide proper server cooling from flow-through
perforations in the front and rear doors that provide 64 percent open area for
ventilation.
CAUTION: When using a Compaq 7000 Series rack, you must install the high
airflow rack door insert [P/N 327281-B21 (42U) and P/N 157847-B21 (22U)] to
provide proper front-to-back airflow and cooling.
CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional
requirements to ensure adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the
equipment:
■ Front and rear doors: if your 42U server rack includes closing front and
rear doors, you must allow 5,350 sq cm (830 square inches) of holes
evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate airflow
(equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).
■ Side: The clearance between the installed rack component and the side
panels of the rack must be a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 inches).
CAUTION: Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical spaces in the rack.
This arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels
results in improper cooling that can lead to thermal damage.
Temperature Requirements
To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or locate the
system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.
The Compaq maximum recommended ambient operating temperature
(TMRA) for most server products is 35°C (95°F). The temperature in the room
where the rack is located must not exceed 35°C
(95°F).
Power Requirements
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 your facility’s
wiring and installation requirements.
The installation of this equipment shall be in accordance with local/regional
electrical regulations governing the installation of information technology
equipment by licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in
installations covered by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and