Executive Summary - HP LP 2000r Planning Manual

HP Netserver High Density Rack Solutions Overview (LP 2000r)

Executive Summary

This white paper is designed to provide information for individuals charged with deploying multiple HP
Netserver LP 2000r units into racks and cabinets. The incredible density available when using the HP
Netservers LP 2000r - up to 21 servers in a single rack - allows for the ultimate in computing power but
presents new challenges to those actually assigned to assemble the system. The purpose of this white
paper is to help you plan and install a reliable computing system using the HP Netserver LP 2000r.
It provides information about accessories that complete a rack solution (pages 12 - 18), installation options
for your HP Netserver LP 2000r (pages 19 - 24) and cable management suggestion to insure a reliable sys-
tem (pages 25 - 27). In addition, it provides information regarding how to calculate power consumption
and thermal dissipation based on your hardware configuration so that you can assess and design your
power and cooling infrastructures appropriately (see pages 5 - 9).
The paper is intended for Information Technology (IT) managers, IT staff, and consultants who plan and
install Hewlett-Packard PC-based server systems, especially where multiple servers are to be mounted in
EIA standard racks.
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