Introduction; Symbols In Text; Executive Summary - HP DL360 - ProLiant - G3 Deployment Manual

HP ProLiant DL360 G3 Server High-Density Deployment

Introduction

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Executive
Summary
This white paper is a planning guide to expedite concentrated deployments of
HP ProLiant DL360 Generation 3 servers in a single rack. This information is intended for
field systems engineers, IT managers, installation technicians, and any personnel tasked
with the installation and maintenance of the ProLiant DL360 G3 server. Use this white
paper in conjunction with documents for the ProLiant DL360 G3 server and HP ProLiant
branded rack deployment products as necessary.
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Many business enterprises and service providers implement a distributed architecture for
their infrastructure, remote client access, and Web applications. In these cases,
individual applications are loaded on multiple machines creating the need to fit a large
number of density-optimized servers into existing server rooms and data centers. HP
meets this need with the density-optimized line of HP ProLiant servers, such as the
ProLiant DL360 G3 server. At a height of 1U each, up to 42 of these servers can fit in a
single HP ProLiant branded 42U rack. This server has clear space saving benefits; its
compressed size presents new challenges for rapid server deployment, cable
management, and environmental considerations.
HP engineers have developed innovations in rapid high-volume deployment and
improved cable management for large installations of these servers. This white paper
introduces planning, power and thermal considerations, server and rack requirements,
and installation configurations. It also outlines the products associated with high-volume
deployment in HP ProLiant branded rack configurations, such as keyboard, video, and
mouse infrastructure. The installation of a high-density system can place significant
demands on utility power that, if not considered and managed appropriately, can result
in downtime due to equipment failure, power main failure, or both. Power management
becomes a critical element in an enterprise system handling large volumes of data
and/or users where downtime costs can easily run into thousands of dollars per hour.
IMPORTANT: This document discusses the ProLiant DL360 G3 server primarily and the
HP ProLiant branded 9000- and 10000-series racks and related rack options
secondarily. This document does not discuss other servers, products or racks not
manufactured by HP, although the ideas presented here may be applied to third party
racks.
Note: This document discusses only HP components and solutions although the
information and ideas presented herein may be applicable to third party hardware.
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