HP ProLiant ML570 Generation 2 Server Setup and Installation Guide

Planning the Server Installation
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Rack Planning Resources
The following resource information is available on rack designs and products.
The Rack Builder Pro Configuration Tool and Rack Products documentation can be
found on the website:
www.compaq.com/support/files/storage/index.html
The Rack Resource CD Kit ships with all Compaq branded racks. A summary of the
content of each CD follows:
• Rack Builder Pro Configuration Tool
This information helps you to simulate potential Compaq branded rack
configurations based on your input. Rack Builder Pro provides the following
information:
— Graphical preview of properly configured racks
— Site planning data, including power requirements, cooling mandates, and
physical specifications
— Ordering information, including required components, part numbers, and
appropriate quantities
• Installing Rack Products video
This video provides a visual overview of operations required for configuring a
Compaq branded rack with rack-mountable components. It also provides the
following important configuration steps:
— Site planning
— Installing rack servers and rack options
— Cabling
— Coupling racks