Planning the Server Installation
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HP ProLiant DL360 Generation 3 Server Setup and Installation Guide
HP CONFIDENTIAL
Writer: Richard O. Heath File Name: b-ch1 Planning the Server Installation.doc
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CAUTION:
If a third-party rack is used, observe the following additional
requirements to ensure adequate airflow and to prevent damage to the equipment:
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Front and rear doors: If the 42U server rack includes closing front and rear
doors, 5,350 sq cm (830 square inches) of holes evenly distributed from top to
bottom must be available to permit adequate airflow (equivalent to the required
64 percent open area for ventilation).
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Side: The clearance between the installed rack component and the side panels
of the rack must be a minimum of 7 cm (2.75 inches).
CAUTION:
Always use blanking panels to fill empty vertical 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.
Temperature Requirements
To ensure continued safe and reliable equipment operation, install or locate the
system in a well-ventilated, climate-controlled environment.
The HP maximum recommended ambient operating temperature (TMRA) for most
server products is 35°C (95°F). The temperature in the room where the rack is
located must not exceed 35°C
(95°F).
Power Requirements
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, fire, or damage to the
equipment, do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power
to the rack. Consult the electrical authority having jurisdiction over the
facility’s wiring and installation requirements.
The installation of this equipment shall be in accordance with local/regional electrical
regulations governing the installation of information technology equipment by
licensed electricians. This equipment is designed to operate in installations covered
by NFPA 70, 1999 Edition (National Electric Code) and NFPA 75, 1992 Edition
(code for Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment). For
electrical power ratings on options, refer to the product’s rating label or the user
documentation supplied with that option.
