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hp netserver high

density rack solutions

overview

planning your

rack system for

LP 2000r

• up to 21 servers per

2m rack

• tool-less installation
• multiple solutions for

both 2-post and
4-post racks

Summary of Contents for Netserver LP 2000r

Page 1: ...hp netserver high density rack solutions overview planning your rack system for LP 2000r up to 21 servers per 2m rack tool less installation multiple solutions for both 2 post and 4 post racks ...

Page 2: ...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 co...

Page 3: ...ver hp com HP Netserver Configuration Guide http netserver hp com netserver tools rack_asst asp HP Netserver Configuration Guide http netserver hp com netserver tools HP Rack Solutions website http www hp com racksolutions index html HP Rack Accessories website http www hp com racksolutions menu_products html HP Rack System E User Manual http www hp com racksolutions I_installguides html ii HP Net...

Page 4: ...y assumes that you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in recognizing the risks posed by products with hazardous energy levels We also assume that you are familiar with personal computing terminology PC specifications networking standards and software applications HP Netserver High Density Rack Solutions Overview LP 2000r ...

Page 5: ...ader Assumptions iii Table of Contents iv Notices 1 Safety and Regulatory Information 2 Glossary 3 Planning Your Racked System 5 The HP Rack System E 10 HP Rack Accessories 12 Installation 19 Cable Management 25 Conclusion 28 iv HP Netserver High Density Rack Solutions Overview LP 2000r ...

Page 6: ... Hewlett Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written conse...

Page 7: ...oduct has not been evaluated for connection to an IT power system an AC distribution system hav ing no direct connection to earth ground according to EN60950 Grounding WARNING The HP System E Racks are safety class I product and has a protective earthing grounding terminal There must be an uninterruptible safety earth ground from the main power source to the product s input wiring terminals power ...

Page 8: ...iciently route and channel the cables in an organized fashion HP offers a Rack Cable Management Kit J1481A to provide a solution for the high density rack environments associated with the HP Netserver LP 2000r Console sometimes referred to as a console system or KVM system Consists of the video monitor keyboard and mouse connected directly or via a console switch to the rackmounted server for syst...

Page 9: ...the HP Netserver LP 2000r Slides enable in rack serviceability of the server from the front of the rack Also included is a cable management arm which allows the cabling to travel effortlessly as the server extends from and retracts into the rack similar to a drawer in a filing cabinet UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply A device that provides battery power for a server should the local AC power sourc...

Page 10: ...ons can easily be made with the special HP Netserver Rack Configuration software available from HP for free at http netserver hp com netserver tools rack_asst asp or by following these basic steps 1 List all components 2 Configure those components into racks to determine the number and size required Use the HP Netserver Configuration Guide available at http http netserver hp com netserver tools fo...

Page 11: ...a distribution panel Tripping of circuit breakers in the distribution panel may result from use of circuit breakers that are not adequately rated for inrush current found in most electronic devices Replacing the circuit breaker with a suitable type is often the best solution The largest inrush current occurs when AC is first applied to the equipment in the rack Often this inrush current is indepen...

Page 12: ...s x 3 41 Thermal dissipation BTU hr If we use the example with the four servers above we can easily calculate how many BTU hr our servers will produce 713 W x 3 41 2 431 BTU Hr 6 Check your calculations As with any calculation or measurement it is always valuable to check your numbers more than one time This is also the time to make adjustments to your layout As you have gained insight into the po...

Page 13: ...ntium III 1 4 GHz 31 2 CPU Terminator if no 2nd CPU 2 40 Memory D8265A 128 MB 133 MHz ECC SDRAM 3 45 D8266A 256 MB 133 MHz ECC SDRAM 3 90 D8267A 512 MB 133 MHz ECC SDRAM 4 75 D8268A 1 GB 133 MHz ECC SDRAM 8 05 2 16 10 Hard Disk P2472A 9 1 GB 10k RPM Ultra3 SCSI Disk Drive 17 55 2 35 10 Drives P2473A 18 2 GB 10k RPM Ultra3 SCSI Disk Drive 21 50 P2474A 36 4 GB 10k RPM Ultra3 SCSI Disk Drive 24 35 3 ...

Page 14: ...3A 18 2 GB 10k RPM Ultra3 SCSI Disk Drive 21 50 P2474A 36 4 GB 10k RPM Ultra3 SCSI Disk Drive 24 35 P3579A 73 4 GB 10k RPM Ultra3 SCSI Disk Drive 15 3 P2507A 18 2 GB 15k RPM Ultra3 SCSI Disk Drive 22 25 P4507A 36 4 GB 15k RPMUltra3 SCSI Disk Drive 17 RAID D2140A NetRAID 1Si 9 10 Controllers D5955A NetRAID 3Si 19 20 P3410A NetRAID 1M 10 80 P3411A NetRAID 2M 64 MB cache 19 50 P3475A NetRAID 2M 128 M...

Page 15: ...Perforated doors for ventilation 12 gauge columns provide strength Anti tip foot Snap side panel allows easy access Selection Three sizes 41U 33U 25U offer a range of rackmount capacity Racks can stand alone or be attached together in a multi rack unit Doors can be mounted to open to the left or right As your needs grow the HP Rack System E can grow vertically with an 8U extension kit With the kit...

Page 16: ...e it s needed At your site it rolls easily on polyurethane wheels that dampen the effect of bumps jolts and uneven floors Even the tallest rack 41U can fit through most doorways worldwide Ease of Use Cosmetic front filler panels and side panels snap on and off without tools When it s necessary to remove them doors lift off easily doors cannot be removed when closed so security is not compromised S...

Page 17: ...501A J1510A HP Rack System E25 J1502A J1511A To cover the sides of the racks whether for protection or appearance HP provides kits consisting of enough PC ABS injection molded plastic snap in side panels to cover both sides of the racks Because they can be removed and installed easily without tools access to the equipment inside is always effortless and convenient For Use with HP Rack Model Number...

Page 18: ...ement is needed the HP Rack Cable Management Kit J1481A comes in handy It offers a solution to route and organize cables in high density rack environments The kit contains four brackets for routing and channeling cables and 12 Velcro ties for securing and bundling The J1481A is designed to offer a flexible and scaleable solution to accommodate various racking and cabling scenarios Brackets can mou...

Page 19: ...ere is nothing extra to order The PDUs mount quickly out of the way on the rear posts of HP four post racks either vertically along the posts or horizontally between them as your needs dictate The rear columns have four dedicated spaces to mount the PDUs so that they won t interfere with the hinges and latches of the rack door or the equipment in the rack Routing power cords from the HP Netserver ...

Page 20: ...0 VAC E7671A 5 20P 4 5 m 177 2 inches E7802A L6 20P 4 5 m 177 2 inches E7803A C20 4 0 m 157 5 inches E7804A L6 30P 4 5 m 177 2 inches E7805A No plug 4 5 m 177 2 inches E7806A IEC309 4 5 m 177 2 inches E7808A CEE7 7 4 5 m 177 2 inches E7809A 100 240 VAC E7671A 5 20P 4 5 m 177 2 inches E7802A L6 20P 4 5 m 177 2 inches E7803A C20 4 0 m 157 5 inches E7804A L6 30P 4 5 m 177 2 inches E7805A No plug 4 5 ...

Page 21: ... than the actual power W For many electrical devices the difference between the apparent power VA and the actual power W can be ignored This applies to the HP Netserver LP 2000r However some devices without power factor correction may have an apparent power VA that is up to two times the Watt rating of the device Normally the required UPS rating may be determined by the total Watts required Howeve...

Page 22: ... Switch Model Number Available HP 2 User Expansion Kit 4 Port Console Switch Rackmount Kit J1473A J1475A U S and IEC 320 power cords 8 Port Console Switch Rackmount Kit J1474A J1475A U S and IEC 320 power cords The monitor keyboard and mouse of the system console are connected to the switch using the cables that came with these devices They are plugged into three corresponding ports in the rear of...

Page 23: ... and can actually be placed up to 500 ft away from the Console Switch HP Rackmount Flat Panel Monitor and Keyboard When planning a multiple server system as with any system that features a computer one important decision you have to make is where to place the system console It is typically a large device compared to the rest of the equipment and requires excessive amount of vertical space if place...

Page 24: ...until the ground has been restored CAUTION Due to types of products that can be installed in this cabinet there is a risk of high leakage current 3 5 mA Reliable ground circuit continuity is vital for safe operation of this product To reduce risk of electric shock earth ground connection is essential before connecting the power supply Never operate this cabinet with the ground conductor disconnect...

Page 25: ...ons on the columns CAUTION If other rack components are to be mounted in the rack below the HP Netserver install those components before starting to mount the Netserver NOTE Use the HP Rack Configuration Tools to determine where in the rack to mount the HP Netserver The tools are available at http www hp com netserver support 1 Find the EIA unit markings on the rack and the location for the Netser...

Page 26: ... screwdriver are needed for installation 2 Fixed flush mounting All mounting hardware brackets are included as standard equipment with the HP Netserver LP 2000r Only a T 15 Torx driver and a Number 2 Phillips screwdriver are needed for installation Additional installation steps may be required and are available at http www hp com racksolutions support 21 HP Netserver High Density Rack Solutions Ov...

Page 27: ... are to be mounted in the rack below the HP Netserver install those components before starting to mount the Netserver NOTE Use the HP Rack Configuration Tools to determine where in the rack to mount the HP Netserver The tools are available at http www hp com netserver support 1 Use the mounting brackets to help find the Netserver location on the columns as shown in figure below The screw holes cov...

Page 28: ...7A Slide Rackmount Kit and HP J1480A 2 post Slide Mount Adapter Before you begin installation Step 1 Verify that the floor where the equipment will be located can support the weight Also verify that there is enough space for slide mounted equipment to be fully extended and that doors can swing freely Step 2 Verify that the appropriate electrical power is available Step 3 Unpack and place rack at t...

Page 29: ...APC You can find more information from their website at http www apcc com Installing the servers The HP Netserver LP 2000r User Guide contains easy detailed instructions on how to mount the HP Netserver LP 2000r in HP System E racks as well as 2 post non HP and 4 post older HP racks Installing Power Distribution Units You can mount up to four HP Power Distribution Units PDUs on the rear columns of...

Page 30: ...management the task will require less effort than expected 1 Attach the Cable Management Arm Attach the Cable Management Arm CMA to the rear of each server per the instructions in the HP Netserver LP 2000r User Guide The CMA comes as standard equipment with the servers along with the slides 2 2 Attach the main cable guides Attach the brackets from the HP J1481A Rack Cable Management Kit to the rig...

Page 31: ...ir destination Systems are generally designed for specific requirements and will differ from each other But when multiple servers are mounted in a rack most KVM or console switch peripheral and LAN cables are routed down towards the floor and out through the cable opening Power cords however are generally connected to the appropriate Power Distribution Unit PDU within the rack As the cables emerge...

Page 32: ...e middle of the rack Here is one recommended solution In systems with just one server power supply connecting to the appropriate PDU is less complex but do keep the current draw in mind so that the PDUs are not overloaded 7 Maintain the ambient temperature When physically routing the power cords make sure that they don t impede airflow to the servers When crossing over from the right side to reach...

Page 33: ...ack environment HP has set the standard for easing rack deployment By including all the hardware you need with the server HP insures that you won t delay your deployment because you forgot to order costly miscellaneous rackmounting accessories And by giving you tools to cal culate power and thermal requirements you can optimize your infrastructure to support your solutions ...

Page 34: ...his document is subject to change without notice Copyright Hewlett Packard Company 2002 All Rights Reserved Reproductions adaptations or translation without prior written permission is prohibited except as allowed under the copyright laws Printed in January 2002 Part Number 5980 5426EN ...

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