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If the server was shipped with the tower-to-rack conversion kit, install this hardware option.
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If the server was shipped in a rack, remove the shipping brackets.
7. Configure the server.
8. Install or deploy an operating system.
9. Register the server.
To configure arrays, see the HPE Smart Array SR Gen10 Configuration Guide at the Hewlett Packard
Enterprise website.
Operational requirements
Space and airflow requirements
To allow for servicing and adequate airflow, observe the following space and airflow requirements when
deciding where to install a rack:
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Leave a minimum clearance of 63.5 cm (25 in) in front of the rack.
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Leave a minimum clearance of 76.2 cm (30 in) behind the rack.
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Leave a minimum clearance of 121.9 cm (48 in) from the back of the rack to the back of another rack or
row of racks.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise servers draw in cool air through the front door and expel warm air through the
rear door. Therefore, the front and rear rack doors must be adequately ventilated to allow ambient room air to
enter the cabinet, and the rear door must be adequately ventilated to allow the warm air to escape from the
cabinet.
CAUTION:
To prevent improper cooling and damage to the equipment, do not block the ventilation openings.
When vertical space in the rack is not filled by a server or rack component, the gaps between the components
cause changes in airflow through the rack and across the servers. Cover all gaps with blanking panels to
maintain proper airflow.
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.
The 9000 and 10000 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 branded 7000 series rack, install the high airflow rack door insert (PN 327281-
B21 for 42U rack, PN 157847-B21 for 22U rack) to provide proper front-to-back airflow and cooling.
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