Before populating your new rack, it is important to plan the placement of each
component. Factors of each component, such as weight, accessibility, power,
temperature, and airflow requirements, affect installation order and component
placement in the rack.
Rack Configuration Software
To help you plan your rack configuration more efficiently, HP provides Rack Builder
Online, the browser-based rack configuration tool. The latest version of the software
is available at
HP 10000 Series Rack Reference Guide
www.hp.com.
Configuration Factors
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