Special Considerations For Compaq Branded Racks; Rack Management Systems - HP ProLiant DL360 Manual

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special considerations for Compaq branded racks

Use the following considerations as guidelines for the ProLiant DL360 Generation 3 server.
WARNING: Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to
the equipment:
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To effectively cool the ProLiant DL360 Generation 3 server in a Compaq branded 7000-series
rack, replace the front door of the rack with the High Air Flow Rack-Door. Install the door before
deploying the servers in the rack.
Use the Rack Extension kit (P/N 154392-B21) to alleviate any space problems for cable bundles
at the rear of Compaq branded 7000-series racks.

rack management systems

To determine the best rack management solution, consider the service and upgrade demands of
the servers deployed in the rack.
universal rack rails
The ProLiant DL360 Generation 3 server design supports deployment in many environments. The
server ships standard in a Universal Rack Rail that works in both round-hole and square-hole rack
cabinets. This kit includes variable length rack rails that are compatible with a variety of
third-party racks depths and will work with either round or square holes. The Universal Rack Rail
can be installed in racks that are 610 mm (24 in) to 787 mm (31 in) deep.
sliding rack rails
The Sliding Rack Rails and cable management solution are conducive to in-rack servicing and
provide convenient access to the server cables and connectors. With this solution, a server can be
powered down and serviced without disconnecting the server cables or removing the server from
the rack.
The optional Sliding Rack Rails and cable management solution use the same adjustable depth
rack rail mechanism for either square or round hole racks. Therefore, they are designed for
Compaq branded or third-party racks. The sliding rack rails compress and snap securely in place
in the rack without screws or nuts.
Do not install a ProLiant DL360 Generation 3 server into a rack until the rack has
been placed in its final location.
Preinstall slide rails, PDUs, power cords, and cables into the rack in a build room or
other location before moving the rack to its final location.
Extend the leveling jacks to the floor and rest the full weight of the rack on the jacks
before installing any servers. The casters are not designed to support the full weight of
a populated rack.
Do not move a rack populated with servers. A fully populated rack can weigh up to
771 kg (1,700 lbs). Moving a populated rack can cause the rack to become unstable,
resulting in serious personal injury or equipment damage.
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