Compaq ProLiant DL380 - G2 Server Deployment Manual

White Paper
March 2002
14UH-0701A-WWEN
Prepared by Industry Standard
Server Group
Compaq Computer Corporation
Contents
Executive Summary.....................1
Symbols in Text ...........................3
Symbols on Equipment...............3
Server Warnings ..........................4
Rack Warnings.............................4
Where to Find Information ..........5
Introduction..................................5
Power, Thermal, and Weight
Information.................................10
Power Distribution Units and
Power Cords ..............................11
Console Management
Systems......................................16
Planning Rack
Configurations ...........................19
Installation Procedures .............26
Appendix A − − − − Related
Documents .................................34
Appendix B − − − − Parts
Reference ...................................35
Appendix C - Power and
Thermal Budgeting ....................38
Appendix D − − − − Connecting
Multiple Racks ...........................43
Compaq ProLiant DL380
Generation 2 Server
High-Density Deployment in
Compaq Racks
Abstract: This white paper is intended for use as a planning guide
to expedite concentrated deployments of several
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Compaq ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 servers in a Compaq rack.
Use this white paper in conjunction with documents for the
ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server and Compaq rack deployment
products. This paper is intended for Field Systems Engineers (FSEs)
and customers (IT managers, system managers, account managers,
and installers).

Executive Summary

Many business enterprises and service providers use network
infrastructure and web applications that work best on dedicated
servers. This creates the need to fit a large number of smaller servers
into existing server rooms and data centers. Compaq meets this need
with the density-optimized line of ProLiant servers such as the
ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server. At a height of 2U each, up to
21 ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 servers can fit in a single Compaq
42U rack. While the ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 server has clear
space saving benefits, its compressed size presents new challenges
for rapid server deployment, as well as cable management and
environmental considerations.
Compaq engineers have developed innovations in rapid high-volume
deployment and improved cable management for large installations
of ProLiant DL380 Generation 2 servers. This white paper
introduces planning, power and thermal considerations, server and
rack requirements, and installation configurations. It also outlines the
products associated with high-volume deployment in Compaq rack
configurations.
IMPORTANT: This document discusses only the ProLiant DL380
Generation 2 server, the Compaq 7000- and 9000-series racks, and
related Compaq rack options. This document does not discuss other
Compaq servers or products or racks not manufactured by Compaq.
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