Connecting Cables - HP ProLiant DL360 Manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, fire, or damage to the
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connecting cables

This section discusses connecting and routing cables with different cable management solutions
and different console management solutions. Connect cables and devices as follows:
1. Connect the cables to each device installed in the rack, working from the bottom to the
top.
2. Connect the cables to the bottom piece of equipment.
3. Bundle the cables and route them through the cable management solution.
4. Connect the cables to the console switchbox.
5. Connect the power cord to the PDU. Do not connect the PDU to any power source until
all equipment is fully deployed in the rack.
Refer to the HP ProLiant DL360 Generation 3 Server Setup and Installation Guide for the
recommended order for connecting cables.
When the cables are properly connected and routed through the cable management arm, the rear
door of the rack closes easily over the cables. If the rear door does not close easily, additional
space might be required. Install the rack extension or the bustle kit to provide more space for the
cables at the rear of the rack.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock or damage to the equipment:
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Extend the leveling jacks to the floor and rest the full weight of the rack on the
leveling jacks.
Install either the stabilizer kit or couple multiple racks together for stability.
Load the heaviest item first and load the rack from the bottom to the top. Loading the
rack in this manner makes the rack "bottom-heavy" and helps prevent the rack from
becoming unstable.
Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack.
Extend only one ProLiant DL360 Generation 3 server at a time. A rack might become
unstable if more than one server is fully extended for any reason.
Unplug the power cord from the system.
Do not disable the power-cord-grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important
safety feature.
Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible
at all times.
Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed
against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the
cord extends from the server.
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