Table Of Contents - HP D5970A - NetServer - LCII Manual

Contents
1 About This Cabling Reference ....................................................................1
Introduction....................................................................................................1
Before You Use This Reference................................................................. 1
Purpose of This Document.........................................................................1
Building an HP NetServer Rack .....................................................................2
Suggested Method for Building an HP NetServer Rack Installation ............2
General Cabling Warnings and Cautions........................................................9
Unterminated Power Cords Require Licensed Electrician...........................9
Prevent Electric Shock...............................................................................9
Prevent Damage to Components ............................................................. 10
2 Connecting and Routing Cables to the HP NetServer LPr ...................... 11
Introduction.................................................................................................. 11
Overview of Cabling Steps....................................................................... 11
The HP NetServer LPr ............................................................................. 11
Site Preparation ........................................................................................... 12
Site Preparation Checklist........................................................................ 12
Site Preparation: Circuit Breakers ............................................................ 14
Cabling Preparation for the HP NetServer LPr ............................................. 15
Assess How Components Will Be Connected to the Server ..................... 15
Attach Cable Guide to Rack Column........................................................ 15
Mount Power Distribution Units ................................................................ 15
Attach Data Cables ...................................................................................... 26
Plan Data Connections ............................................................................ 26
Overview of Data Cabling the LPr............................................................ 26
Attach Data Cables to the Server............................................................. 27
Attach Data Cables to Other Components................................................ 28
Using Multiple Console Switches.............................................................. 28
Attach Power Cables.................................................................................... 30
Attaching Server and Component Power Cables...................................... 30
Determining and Balancing Current Draw on Multiple
Circuits in One Rack ................................................................................ 31
Power Cabling.............................................................................................. 33
100 - 120 VAC PDU Rack Power Configurations...................................... 33
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