Technical white paper
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Components must be qualified prior to consideration for shipment within racks; this means the unit has been successfully tested under
common carrier simulations. HPE recommends the use of padded van carriers to avoid potential damage handling scenarios. The qualification
process is an ongoing effort to evaluate models as they are introduced. Prior to a successful qualification, a component should be shipped in its
individual shipping container; shipment of an unqualified system in a rack, or any system without the proper shock pallet, will void the warranty.
The listing of qualified components is maintained on an internal HPE database. If the reader is external to HP, contact your HPE representative
to arrange a review of the components intended for use.
Figure 4.
Rack clearance (minimum recommended front rack space)
Warning
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, be sure that the rack is stabilized as follows:
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The leveling feet are extended to the floor.
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The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling feet.
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The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single-rack installation.
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The racks are coupled together in multiple-rack installations.
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Extend only one component at a time or the rack may become unstable.
Installation planning and considerations
As with any new infrastructure installation, consideration must be given to environmental, power, and compatibility with third party components
operating in the same operational infrastructure.
Environmental considerations
The data center must meet certain environmental conditions to ensure efficient rack implementation.
Thermal considerations
The racks should be configured and arranged in a data center to ensure proper airflow.
Configuring a rack for proper airflow
The increasing power of new high-performance processor technology requires increased cooling efficiency for rack-mounted servers. HPE G2
Rack Infrastructure maximizes available open space for efficient cooling. The power load maximum is dependent on the cooling method
deployed.
