HP D7171A - NetServer - LPr Configuration Manual page 2

NetServer Rack Configuration Guide
This configuration guide is
intended to allow you to:
Calculate the power
requirements, weight and
stability of your rack solution
Determine the number of
racks required to rackmount
your equipment
Identify the key features of
racks and accessory products
Generate a complete custom
list of rack and accessories
required
HP strongly recommends the
use of the HP NetServer Rack
Assistant configuration software
to configure your rack solution.
This free tool is available from
the world wide web at
http://www.hp.com/go/netserver
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If, for any reason, you are not able to use the Rack Assistant software,
follow the steps below to create your custom rack solution. For details
of each step, see the Configuration Details on pages 12 and 13.
Make a complete list of all
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equipment to be rackmounted
Total the EIA units required for
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all equipment*
Using the EIA total,
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determine the rack size(s)
and quantity needed
Calculate the power
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requirements*
Calculate the total
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equipment weight*
Choose the /E or /U
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rack line
Choose additional items to
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complete your rack solution
Selection list is complete —
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place order
* See Calculation Configuration Table — page 15
Product information is also available at:
http://www.hp.com/go/enclosures
Fill in the selection list on
the following page with items
identified in this shaded area.
Identify the PDU(s)
and cord sets required
Identify the amount of
ballast recommended
Identify sizes and quantity
from chosen rack line
Identify additional items:
• Rack delivery services
• Front doors
• Tie kits
• Side panel kits
• Switchboxes
• Rackmount kits
• Accessories