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QuickSpecs
Standard Features
OS Support
Rack Airflow Requirements
Installation of HP ProLiant
ML370 G5 servers with
Round Hole, Third Party or
Telco Racks
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Windows Server 2003 Server
Novell NetWare
SCO OpenServer and OpenUNIX
LINUX (Red Hat, SuSE, United Linux)
VMware Virtualization Software
NOTE: For more complete and up-to-date information on how to buy server operating systems from HP
please visit the OS product site at:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/OEM.html
NOTE: For a more complete and up-to-date listing of supported OSs and versions, please visit our OS
Support Matrix at: http://www.hp.com/go/supportos
NOTE: For an up-to-date listing of the latest drivers available for the HP ProLiant ML370 G5, please see:
http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/index.html
NOTE: For a more complete and up-to-date information on Linux support, please visit HP Linux Web site
at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/linux/hpLinuxcert.html
NOTE: For more information on HP's Certified and Supported ProLiant Servers, please visit the VMware
Server Support Matrix at:
http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/vmware/hpvmwarecert.html
Rack 10000 series Cabinets
The increasing power of new high-performance processor technology requires increased cooling
efficiency for rack-mounted servers. The 10000 Series Racks provide enhanced airflow for maximum
cooling, allowing these racks to be fully loaded with servers using the latest processors.
CAUTION: If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional requirements to ensure adequate
airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:
Front and rear doors: If your 42U server rack includes closing front and rear doors, you must allow
830 square inches (5,350 sq cm) of hole evenly distributed from top to bottom to permit adequate
airflow (equivalent to the required 64 percent open area for ventilation).
Side: The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels of the rack must be
a minimum of 2.75 inches (7 cm).
CAUTION: Always use blanking panels to fill all remaining empty front panel U-spaces in the rack. This
arrangement ensures proper airflow. Using a rack without blanking panels results in improper cooling that
can lead to thermal damage.
NOTE: For additional information, refer to the Setup and Installation Guide or the Documentation CD
provided with the server, or to the server documentation located in the Support section at the following
URL: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/ProLiantdl380/index.html.
ProLiant rack mount servers and tower-to-rack kits include snap-on quick deploy side rails designed to
accommodate both round and square hole rack rails. Telco rack solutions for ProLiant servers are
available through the following URL: http://www.racksolutions.com/hp.
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