Rack Planning Resources - HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 3 User Manual

48 HP ProLiant DL580 Generation 3 Server User Guide
– Linux
– HP ProLiant Essentials (HP SIM and RDP)
– VMWare
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Integrated hardware and software support
– Critical Service
– Proactive 24
– Support Plus
– Support Plus 24
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Startup and implementation services for both hardware and software
For more information on Care Packs, refer to the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/hps/carepack/servers/cp_proliant.html).

Rack planning resources

The rack resource kit ships with all HP branded or Compaq branded 9000,
10000, and H9 series racks. A summary of the content of each resource follows:
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Custom Builder is a web-based service for configuring one or many racks.
Rack configurations can be created using:
– A simple, guided interface
– Build-it-yourself mode
For more information, refer to the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/products/configurator).
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The Installing Rack Products video provides a visual overview of operations
required for configuring a rack with rack-mountable components. It also
provides the following important configuration steps:
– Planning the site
– Installing rack servers and rack options
– Cabling servers in a rack
– Coupling multiple racks